Field Service Technician

Job Description

This position involves assembling and installing transformer units, troubleshooting, and repairing transformers, as well as conducting onsite testing. Candidates with a power generation experience, particularly those who have worked with industrial-sized transformers, substations, pad mount transformer units, and residential transformer units, are highly preferred. The role consists of five different levels of field service for five different groups and requires 100% travel. Technicians will work in teams of 4-5 crew members, traveling from project to project to perform new installations, assembly, and electrical troubleshooting.

ResponsibilitiesReceive assignments and instructions from lead and manager, both verbal and written.Read, understand, and follow guidelines set forth by company procedures and blueprints when performing assigned work.Select proper materials and parts for assembly operations.Setup and layout materials and tools for all assembly operations.Maintain the required clearances and dimensions for the voltage classifications specified.Demonstrate advanced knowledge and troubleshooting experience in electrical testing and theory.Demonstrate advanced knowledge and troubleshooting experience in controls.Demonstrate advanced knowledge and troubleshooting experience in oil processing.Understand and interpret blueprints.Compose Field Reports (Daily Activity reports, etc.) and any other job site, customer-specific reports to management or customer in a timely manner.Essential SkillsProficiency in transformer assembly, electrical testing, controls, LTCs, and oil processing.High School Diploma or GED equivalent.3+ years of industry-specific (transformers) work experience.Utility experience.Report writing experience.Valid Driver’s License.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in power transmission, high voltage, circuit breakers, and substations.Work Environment

This is a 100% travel role where technicians are out for 4-5 weeks at a time, working in teams of 4-5 crew members. The operations run from Monday to Sunday, and technicians may work 10 straight days, 8-12 hours per day, with a few days off between projects. On average, technicians work over 70 hours per week, with 30 hours of overtime. The company provides a service vehicle, tools, PPE, fuel, and a company credit card. Accommodations are at Hiltons and IHG, with a per diem for food. All benefits are offered immediately without a probationary period. The work environment is dynamic, with opportunities to grow due to the expansion of service work across multiple locations.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $67000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

•\tThey do get a service vehicle, Prolec will provide them with tools/PPE, pay for fuel for vehicle, company credit card, they stay at Hiltons and IHG, per diem $52/hr per day for food
•\tNo probationary period, all Prolec GE benefits are offered right away

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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