Electrical Substation Equipment Technician

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Plymouth, MI • 6h ago

SEL ES is seeking a Primary Equipment Technician with mid to senior-level experience to support field commissioning and testing of primary equipment. This role involves hands-on work with power system equipment and testing tools, ensuring reliable operation of equipment in the electric power systems. As a Technician/Specialist, a typical day might include the following: Commission and test power equipment that includes breakers, transformers, switches, current transformers, Potential transformers, and other apparatuses found in electrical systems. Use Doble, Megger, Vanguard and Omicron test sets for validation and troubleshooting. Conduct functional testing for each apparatus. Perform physical and functional verification of wiring to ensure proper installation and system integrity. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery. Document test results and support integration efforts. Travel to customer sites (up to 80%). This job might be for you if: You have 3-10 years of experience apparatus testing or commissioning. You have a strong grasp of reading one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring and schematics. You are familiar with breakers, transformers, and other apparatuses ranging from 480V to 765kV. You are familiar with testing software from Doble, Megger, Vanguard and Omicron -or eager to learn. You hold an associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field. You have certifications like OSHA, NETA, or NICET-or you're working toward them. Physical Requirements: Ability to work in outside environments with varying climates Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, and use arm and hand movements Ability to carry tools and to handle materials and equipment of up to 50 pounds Ability to work at heights on lifts, stepladders and/or extension ladders Location: Plymouth, MI- This position is located in Plymouth, Michigan, positioned between Ann Arbor and Detroit. The cultural and educational hub of Southeast Michigan, Plymouth is surrounded by parks and historic neighborhoods with top-rated school districts. Rated one of the safest cities in Michigan, and among the top Best Places to Raise a Family, Plymouth offers year-round outdoor recreation and festivals. Nearby world-class cultural attractions and a vibrant business community make Plymouth a highly sought-after place to call home. Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options. We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay. We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. * Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits. Pay Range Data $40.00 - $60.00 We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills Communication with Applicants We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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