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Apparatus/Diagnostic Technician I - Power Delivery - Military Veterans

at Primoris Services Corporation

Position Overview/Duties and Responsibilities: This is a semi-entry level for apparatus/diagnostic technicians. With close supervision, develop the following skills and the ability to work with greater independence install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair apparatus in electrical substations which includes, but is not limited to instrument transformers, circuit breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitors, reactors, disconnect switches and all associated equipment. Perform maintenance activities on substation equipment containing mineral oil or SF6 gas. Perform testing on substation equipment such as power factor testing, transformer turns ratio testing, current transformer ratio and saturation testing, insulation testing and other analytical tests as assigned. Comply with all company safety rules and procedures. Be responsible for tools, test equipment and vehicles. Develop advanced skills and the ability to work independently. This position is similar to an ANSI/NETA ETT-2000 Level 1 Technician with strong emphasis on apparatus and diagnostic testing.

Position Requirements:

  • 1-2 years training at a technical school (Associate degree in Electrical, Computer or Math) or demonstrated aptitude for this type of work
  • 1-2 years related work experience
  • Experience reading electrical one-line, schematic and wiring diagrams
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Exercises good communication, negotiation, organizational and time management skills
  • Valid Commercial driver's license and a good driving record
  • Ability and willingness to work and lodge out of town when required
  • Ability to adapt to changing technology
  • Ability to work outside in an electrical substation environment, exposure to heat and cold, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds and working in elevated area
  • Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies and procedures
Other Skills/Abilities:
  • Work independently with minimal supervision
  • Team-Oriented
  • Customer Oriented
  • Able to manage multiple tasks and coordinate with other team members
  • Self-Motivated
  • Strong work ethic
  • Basic computer skills (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
Desired Qualifications:
  • 2 years' work experience in electric utility or industrial field
  • Experience in an electric utility substation environment
  • Knowledgeable of utility electrical design standards
  • Knowledgeable of basic substation equipment operation
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities
  • Experience in diagnostic testing and analysis of test results
  • Experience with various substation apparatus and test equipment
EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Third Party Agency Notice:

Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.

Hutto, TX

Primoris Services Corporation

For nearly six decades, Primoris has built a reputation for taking on challenges that others will not – setting the bar ever higher for ourselves and our industry with each project.

Now, as we build a sustainable infrastructure that supports the growing needs of the nation – and the world – we reaffirm innovation, quality, service, and safety as our core values. And we remind ourselves that the pioneering spirit of yesteryear fuels the imagination of today.

Primoris Services Corporation (Primoris) is ranked in the top 10% of the prestigious Top 400 Contractors List by Engineering News Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the United States as well as Latin America, South and Central America, and South East Asia.

We build great projects because we have built a great company – and insist on great performance.

And that’s a product of our people, passion, and partners.

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