HNM Systems
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Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Join a growing substation maintenance initiative supporting critical electric utility infrastructure throughout Florida. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-voltage transmission and distribution assets that directly impact grid reliability and customer service. The ideal candidate will play a key role in transformer maintenance, circuit breaker maintenance, equipment modernization projects, and emergency response activities within energized substations. If you enjoy hands-on technical work, problem-solving, and working alongside experienced utility professionals, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building a long-term career in the power industry.
Overview
The Substation Electrician / Technician performs journeyman-level electrical and mechanical work involved in the installation, preventive maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and overhaul of high-voltage electric transmission and distribution substation equipment. Working within high-voltage environments (13kV to 230kV+), the technician ensures system reliability and safety in accordance with OSHA standards, the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and NERC CIP regulations.
This position serves multi-person field crews, participates in high-voltage switching operations, and responds to unplanned system outages and storm restoration activities. The primary focus of this role is maintenance and replacement of equipment within existing energized substations, including transformers and circuit breakers.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Duties
1. High-Voltage Equipment Maintenance & Overhaul
- Inspects, cleans, adjusts, tests, repairs, and overhauls high-voltage power transformers, oil circuit breakers (OCBs), SF6 circuit breakers, vacuum circuit breakers, voltage regulators, tap changers, switchgear, disconnect switches, buswork, and surge arresters.
- Performs oil sampling, processing, and dielectric fluid filtering on major station apparatus.
- Maintains and repairs pneumatic, hydraulic, and motor-operated mechanism controls associated with circuit breakers and switches.
2. Switching Operations & Clearance Protocols
- Executes complex high-voltage and low-voltage switching procedures under the direction of System Dispatchers.
- Establishes safe working boundaries using proper lockout/tagout (LOTO), grounding equipment, and safety tagging protocols.
- Leads and participates in daily morning safety tailgates, job hazard analyses (JHA), and pre-job briefings.
3. Diagnostic Testing & Asset Management
- Operates specialized electrical test equipment to conduct Doble power factor testing, transformer turns ratio (TTR), contact resistance (micro-ohm), insulation resistance (Megger), and sweep frequency response analysis (SFRA).
- Utilizes utility asset management software and specialized testing software suites to accurately record, analyze, and track equipment condition data.
4. Station Auxiliary Systems & DC Backup Systems
- Inspects, tests, and maintains station auxiliary infrastructure, including station battery banks, battery chargers, DC distribution panels, and emergency standby generators.
- Troubleshoots AC/DC control circuits, station lighting, and auxiliary power supplies.
5. Emergency Response & On-Call Requirements
- Participates in an on-call rotation to respond to emergency equipment failures, forced outages, and weather-related restoration efforts.
- Operates heavy utility vehicles, including bucket trucks, crane trucks, and oil processing trailers, under all weather conditions.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited 4-year Substation Electrician Apprenticeship Program, OR 4+ years of journey-level experience in high-voltage substation maintenance with an electric utility or industrial facility.
- Preferred: Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related discipline.
2. Licensure & Credentials
- Valid State Driver's License with a clean driving record.
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement, or ability to obtain within six months of hire. CDL is not required.
- Ability to pass pre-employment technical assessments (e.g., EEI CAST exam).
- Must qualify for North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) clearance within six months.
3. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proficiency in reading single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and mechanical blueprints.
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA high-voltage safety regulations (OSHA 1910.269) and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) rules.
Work Environment / Travel / Schedule
- Typical schedule: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Travel throughout Florida utility service territories as required.
- Approximately 1-2 hours of travel may be required depending on project location.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Profit Sharing Eligibility After 12 Months
EEO / Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. This job description is subject to revision, and it may be updated to reflect changes in the role or organization.
HNM Systems utilizes legally permissible drug and background checks as part of our screening process. Essential requirements of the position include eligibility to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.
It is the policy of HNM Systems, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information and/or marital status. HNM Systems, Inc is compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.
