Substation Technician at The Tri-M Group, LLC in Kennett Square, PA

Substation Technician

Location: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Here at The Tri-M Group, LLC we are an employee-owned company placing our employees first, knowing that highly trained, skilled, and compensated workforce can better serve our customers, our families and our communities. We’ve built a reputation for delivering quality and professional commercial electrical services with safety as a top priority. In addition, we place a strong emphasis on our employees, and it starts with hiring the best and brightest talent in the industry!

Check out Tri-M’s comprehensive benefit list below the job description!

Job Requirements
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization

Summary Description

Under the direction of the Manager or Superintendent, this person will perform various installation, testing and maintenance of electrical power equipment and also perform various service tasks to the same equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Complies with and ensures compliance with all Tri-M safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with and ensures compliance with all Tri-M employment policies and procedures including standards of conduct and appearance to reflect positively on the Company.
• Understands and follows proper safety and temporary grounding procedures.
• Responsible for the installation, modification, commissioning and/or maintenance of all electrical power equipment in substations.
• Responsible for directing, coordinating, training and monitoring others in all types of construction and maintenance of electrical power equipment in substations.
• Completes work order assignments, interprets prints, and prepares daily time sheets, material tickets, field test reports, and all associated compliance documentation as required.
• Leads and directs the work of the crew for the execution of assigned jobs, and plans and lays out the specific work assignments on the job.
• Responsible for appraising condition of the substation equipment, such as transformers, switchgear, switchboards, associated electrical control systems, wiring, busses, and related equipment.
• Adheres to testing and service protocols, including Tri-M procedures, forms, and check sheets, as well as customer requirements, ANSI/IEEE, NETA procedures and OEM requirements.
• Ensures that quality and productivity meet Company and customer standards.
• Travels regionally to job sites as needed.
• Serves as part of an emergency response crew.
• Safeguards and maintains Tri‑M equipment and tools.
• Can read and understand electrical distribution system drawings, including single lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, section and plans views.

Job Requirements

Skills & Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent or post secondary technical training.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the substation construction and/or related technical field.
• Completion of basic training in fall protection, confined space, LO/TO classes.
• Understanding of construction standards and procedures for primary and secondary installations.
• Current First Aid and CPR cards.
• Willingness to be trained and educated on testing and service techniques, protocols, equipment and technical issues.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), ANSI/IEEE standards.
• Self-motivated with good attention to detail and safety oriented.
• Must be confident and decisive.
• Must be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends).
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally to jobsites with overnight stays.
• Must have reliable personal transportation to and from assigned work location/office, as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Working 40 hours/week, scheduled in 8 to 10 hour shifts.
• Standing and climbing 4 to 6 hours/day.
• Kneeling, lifting, reaching above shoulders, and bending 4 to 5 hours/day.
• Twisting (180° ) and walking 2 to 3 hours/day.
• Squatting and sitting 1 to 2 hours/day.
• Lifting weights of 0 to 75 lbs. at the following frequencies: continuous lifting of 10 to 35 lbs.; frequent lifting of 35 to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting of 50 to 75 lbs.; sizes & shapes of objects vary from concrete blocks to cylinders to 10’ lengths of metallic conduit and 20' lengths of PVC conduit; average carry requirements, 60 lbs. for 40'.
• Ability to lift from floor to above shoulder.
• Repetitive use of hands includes: continuous grasping up to 50 lbs.; frequent pushing and pulling of 50 to 75 lbs.; and fine motor coordination for equipment adjustments and test set use.
• Repetitive use of feet is required for operating heavy equipment, conduit benders and vertical climbing.
• Vision adequate for blueprint reading and color coding for wire identification.
• Balance adequate for continuous climbing of ladders, scaffolds, and lifts.
• Environmental factors include working in: temperature extremes of 0° F to 100° F; up to 8 hours inside or outside; atmospheric exposure to dust, gases, fumes, and odors within the Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL).
• Special hazards include exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and potentially explosive hazards.
• Personal protective equipment includes use of hard hat, safety glasses, protected-toe boots, and appropriate gloves for the task. Equipment on an "as needed" basis may include fall protection, dust mask, respirator, hearing protection, arc flash protective gear, and dielectrically insulated gloves and/or sleeves.

Here at The Tri-M Group, LLC we offer:

• Fair and competitive pay
• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Vision and Dental Insurance
• HRA Spending Account
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Sick/ Personal Leave
• 401k Retirement Program with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Protection
• Wellness Programs
• And much more!

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Notice to third parties: Please note that The Tri-M Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, The Tri-M Group, LLC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, The Tri-M Group, LLC explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of The Tri-M Group, LLC.