Substation Technician II - Per Diem Available

Job Description

Job Description

FB Timberline is seeking an experienced Substation Technician II (full-time, permanent) to support our team and their operations on various projects based out of South Carolina and North Carolina.

The Substation Technician II will work to maintain and perform repairs, modifications, replacements, and installation of a wide variety of electrical equipment and electronic equipment systems while meeting the quality standards of Forbes Bros. Ltd, ensuring work meets both external and internal requirements, including legal compliance and customer expectations.

FB Timberline has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

Project/Job Perks:

• $150 Per Diem (project based)

What Else Do We Offer?

• Competitive Hourly Wage ($35-$40/hour)
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Enrollment in 401k plan
• Monday – Saturday Schedule
• Annual Clothing and Boot Allowance
• Frequent opportunity for overtime
• Family orientated working environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
• Work safely while assisting in new and/or existing construction and various tasks such as demolition, site preparation, excavating, backfilling, trenching, pole setting, cable leading, and other substation-related tasks such as construction clean-up
• Read and understand systems maps to become knowledgeable in general electric distraction system layout, system substation capacities and load areas, substation circuit feeds, and general system sectionalizing
• Assist with installing transformer and transformer banks, bus structures and switchgear, lines (underground/overhead), ground grid, control buildings, and other related substation material tasks
• Work with man baskets, skid steers, shovels, compactors, backhoes, and other industry equipment
• Frequently work around energized high-voltage systems requiring skill and care
• Understands and follows Forbes' Code of Conduct and Respect in the Workplace Policy
• Perform other tasks related to this function as assigned

What We Are Looking For:

• Minimum of two (2) years of substation experience is required
• Demonstrated experience using hand tools, small power tools, shop machines, and heavy equipment, is required
• OSHA 10 and/or 30, an asset
• Ability to read, interpret and understand blueprint drawings
• Able to work effectively within the team and around other departments and their activities
• Able and willing to present a valid CDL and acceptable drivers abstract
• Able and willing to travel to various works sites as per project/job needs

Disclaimer: As per client/site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening.

FB Timberline is a subsidiary under the Forbes Bros USA Inc. umbrella. Forbes Bros USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practices in recruiting and hiring to promote diversity and equality in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates who meet the requirements noted will be contacted.