Electrical Equipment Technician

Job Title: Electrical Equipment Technician Location: Portsmouth, VA Duration: 12 months Start Date: ASAP Rate: $25- $28/hour, 1.5X OT Hours: Mon-Thurs 40 hours per week This position is responsible for supporting the installation, maintenance, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment at field facilities. The role is designed to build foundational knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience in electrical equipment operations. Required Skills/Experience: Demonstrates a strong drive to acquire new knowledge and skills, showing initiative in professional development and adaptability in dynamic environments. Reliable and consistent in meeting responsibilities, with an ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to team success. Any type of electrical, mechanical, or electronics background. Associates Degree or higher, or military experience. Associate's degree or Advanced Post Secondary diploma (or military equivalent) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Electronics Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Mechatronic Technology, or a comparable field. Alternatively, 5 years of military experience including at least 1 year of technical training in electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, Ohm's Law, fault isolation, and multimeter applications. Nice to have skills: Basic understanding of substation equipment. Knowledge of circuit analysis, AC/DC machinery, and power systems. Ability to use multimeters, read control drawings/schematics, and recognize electrical hazards. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Participate in installation and commissioning of substation and generation equipment. Assist in developing Human Performance work zone strategies and transformer processing procedures. Help procure replacement parts and verify primary equipment operation per specifications. Engage in acceptance testing of transformers, batteries, circuit breakers, CCVTs, PTs, capacitor banks, and FACTS devices. Perform oil sampling, infrared thermography inspections, and vacuum bottle testing. Support maintenance activities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Assist in troubleshooting, environmental compliance strategies, and corrective action activities. Contribute during nuclear outages as needed and prepare Pre-Job Briefs. Conduct environmental inspections and apply Cyber Security controls. Complete all compliance paperwork and perform other assigned duties. Travel to various substations as needed. FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.