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FirstEnergy · 1 day ago

Transformer Repairman - Local 102-95 - Connellsville

Connellsville, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility committed to making customers’ lives brighter and communities stronger. The Transformer Repairman will perform routine duties in the transformer shop, assist higher-rated employees, and complete all other assigned tasks related to transformer operations.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Load, unload and move equipment and other items using forklifts, trucks, cranes, rollers and other material handling equipment

Clean equipment and tools using pressure washers, steam cleaning and various cleaning chemicals

Perform all duties associated with painting equipment to include setting up the painting equipment, sanding/stripping, masking and painting

Assign company numbers and identification labels to equipment and tools

Make minor repairs to all equipment and tools coming through the shop

Inspect, overhaul, replace parts, test, service, repair and maintain single phase reclosers and single phase overhead and single phase pad mount transformers

Assist with duties associated with overhauling and repairing mobile substations. (Applicable only if a refurb is scheduled during the progression period)

Sort and document incoming equipment and tools for the purpose of reconditioning or surplusing

With assistance from a Transformer Shop Transformer Technician A, perform duties associated with the set-up and operation of electrical equipment (TTR, HIPOT, and Megger) used to test the operation of any electrical distribution, transmission, and metering equipment

With assistance from a Transformer Shop Transformer Technician A, perform duties associated with the set-up and operation of high voltage test equipment

Inspect, repair, refinish and test various types of hotsticks and fiberglass products

Trace, repair, and renew circuit wiring on all distribution, transmission, and metering equipment

Perform work of higher classification for the purpose of training

Maintain tools, testing, and other equipment in good operating condition

Keep work areas in a clean, safe, and orderly condition

Train and instruct lower rated employees

Prepare complete and accurate reports and records

Preform other miscellaneous job duties when assigned

Qualification

Electrical experienceTechnical degreeCertificationsTransformer inspectionRepairMaterial-handling equipment operationHigh voltage test equipmentSafety awarenessRecord keepingJudgmentTeamworkInitiative

Required

Ability to meet job knowledge and skill requirements will be determined by company interviews and/or tests

Successfully passing the EEI CAST test administered by the Company

Transformer Technician – Electrical experience required

Ability to complete and pass approximately 4 hours of courses per week for 16 weeks, total of approximately 64 hours, at West Moreland County Community College, WMCCC

Ability to work safely and follow all Company Policies

Ability to climb and work off ladders and scaffolds and perform moderately heavy physical work

Must have vision corrected to 20-30 and pass color vision test

Ability to use individual initiative, ingenuity, and judgement in determining work to be performed

Must have ability to learn and perform the operations required to inspect, test, repair, and overhaul transformers, mobile substations, circuit breakers, line regulators, and perform all other shop/field related electrical and mechanical work

Ability to write legibly and maintain accurate records and reports

Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment

Must demonstrate a genuine interest in learning, through individual and cooperative efforts, all required duties of this classification

Preferred

Technical degree or certifications in electrical courses preferred

Benefits

Competitive pay plus incentive compensation

A company-sponsored pension plan

401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution

A choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs

Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

Company

FirstEnergy

Glassdoor3.6

We are a forward-thinking electric utility centered on integrity, powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

Founded in 1997