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Ohio Cat

Technician Development Academy - Electric Power

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What they do

An Electrical Substation or Relay Repairer works at an electrical substation and operates equipment that controls the flow of electricity. Maintains and repairs relays or switches in a system that allows electricity from a power station to travel through the substation out to the distribution system and to customers.

$87,699 / year median in Ohio

-5% projected decline

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Job Description

Technician Development Academy - Electric Power Ohio Cat - 3.3 Columbus, OH Job Details Full-time $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Electrical generators Field service High school diploma or GED Power generation systems Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Description Power Up Your Future with Caterpillar Generators! At Ohio CAT, a division of Ohio Machinery Co., we don't just build machines—we power critical infrastructure. From hospitals and data centers to manufacturing and emergency response, our Power Systems division keeps the world running. Join a team where your skills matter, your growth is supported, and your work has real impact. Step into the fastest-growing segment of Caterpillar's business—Electric Power Generation. As a Technician Development Academy Electric Power Generation Intern Trainee, you'll work with Caterpillar generators that are powering the world! Why Ohio Cat? Be part of a booming field with unmatched job security. Work on state-of-the-art generators and large engines. Make a real impact by keeping essential services running.
Program Highlights:
An eight-month program combining instructor-led classroom, lab, and shop experience. The program alternates weekly between one of our Ohio Cat training facilities (Cleveland or Columbus) and your home shop. ~640 hours of hands-on training.
Comprehensive training in:
Safety & Rigging Cat SiS, ET, & Servicelink Tooling and Fasteners Electrical Schematics Diesel Engines DC Electrical Generator Familiarization EPG Basics Generator
P.M./SOS EPG
Alternators Arc Flash EPG Additional Components Voltage Regulators Cat GC Controls
EMCP 4.1/4.2 EMCP 4.4
ATS/Circuit Protection/Troubleshooting Loadbanking Applied Failure Analysis What You'll Do:
Learn to service and maintain Caterpillar generators and engines. Develop expertise in electrical systems and generator operation. Collaborate with industry leaders and serve vital customers.
Who You Are:
High school diploma or equivalent. Interest in electrical and mechanical systems. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Motivated to join a fast-paced, high-growth industry.
Benefits:
$25.00 per hour, paid training program Receive a tool voucher upon training completion. Retirement plan First-year vacation and personal time, which is based on the length of service Two different Health Insurance options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dental and Vision Insurance Credit Union Access Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Scholarship opportunities for employees' spouses and children, through the Ohio Machinery Education and Opportunity Foundation Company SuccessShare bonuses The company provided and laundered uniforms Continued technical and professional training
Physical Requirements:
Lifting/Carrying 40 lb. Lift/Carry and 50lb pulling Standing/Sitting Up and down stairs, standing, sitting, and climbing into machines
Dexterity Normal Repetitive Motions:
Frequent movements requiring the use of hands, wrists, and fingers. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate to loud in other situations, with both constant and sudden loud noises possible
Benefits:
$25.00 per hour, paid training program Receive a tool set/or voucher upon training completion. Retirement plan First-year vacation and personal time, which is based on the length of service Two different Health Insurance options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dental and Vision Insurance Credit Union Access Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Scholarship opportunities for employees' spouses and children, through the Ohio Machinery Education and Opportunity Foundation Company SuccessShare bonuses The company provided and laundered uniforms Continued technical and professional training EEO, Veterans & Disabled Employer, and
VEVRAA/503
Federal Contractor.