Electrical Equipment Technician (Trainee)

Length of Assignment : 1 year

Pay range : $

• / hr on w2 (All inclusive)

Job schedule : 4 – 10s (Monday – Thursday)

Travel required : Travel within 1 hour of office

Job description : This position is responsible for supporting the installation, maintenance, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment at field facilities.

The role is designed to build foundational knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience in electrical equipment operations.

Responsibilities

Participate in installation and commissioning of substation and generation equipment

Assist in developing Human Performance work zone strategies and transformer processing procedures

Help procure replacement parts and verify primary equipment operation per specifications

Engage in acceptance testing of transformers, batteries, circuit breakers, CCVTs, PTs, capacitor banks, and FACTS devices

Perform oil sampling, infrared thermography inspections, and vacuum bottle testing

Support maintenance activities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Assist in troubleshooting, environmental compliance strategies, and corrective action activities

Contribute during nuclear outages as needed and prepare Pre-Job Briefs

Conduct environmental inspections and apply Cyber Security controls

Complete all compliance paperwork and perform other assigned duties

Travel to various substations as needed

Required skills

Basic understanding of substation equipment

Knowledge of circuit analysis, AC / DC machinery, and power systems

Strong organizational and communication skills

Proficient in computer applications

Ability to use multimeters, read control drawings / schematics, and recognize electrical hazards

Required Experience

0-1 years of relevant experience

Associate's degree or Advanced Post Secondary diploma (or military equivalent) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Electronics Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Mechatronic Technology, or a comparable field

Alternatively, 5 years of military experience including at least 1 year of technical training in electrical theory, AC / DC circuits, Ohm's Law, fault isolation, and multimeter applications

Top 3 Required Skills – Entry Position

Demonstrates a strong drive to acquire new knowledge and skills, showing initiative in professional development and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Reliable and consistent in meeting responsibilities, with an ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to team success.

Skilled in clear and respectful communication, fostering understanding and alignment across teams and stakeholders.

Soft skill requirements

Strong communication skills both verbal and written

Ability to collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams

Nice to Have Skills

Any type of electrical, mechanical, or electronics background

Data handling

Company Sensitive Information – Drawings, etc.

Driving

As a contractor, they will not be operating a company vehicle

Federal Government support

Will support some government facilities, meaning Substations that supply government facilities which may have specific access.

Outage position

They will not be required to support Nuclear outages, but may support other types of equipment outages.

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