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Verified Pay $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Defuniak Springs, Florida

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Job Description
Description
Field Service Technician

$20.00 - $24.00/Hourly
+20% Adder During Travel

Workplace Type: On-Site

 
Who We Are

With over fifty years of experience in the transformer services industry, Emerald Transformer is the premier solution for electrical equipment. Emerald provides a wide range of transformer services including remanufactured transformer stock, repairs, decommission, field technical services, parts, PCB disposal and recycling. Our national network of factories and service centers are strategically located to serve our broad and diverse customer base.

Emerald is committed to extending the life cycle of our customers’ equipment and protecting their capital investment. We partner with our customers to exceed their expectations by delivering valuable solutions. Emerald strives to have the lowest repair failure rate in the industry. We ensure the proper handling of any type of hazardous material in compliance with all federal and state environmental regulations.

Why work at Emerald?

When Emerald Transformer hires someone, we aren’t just bringing a new employee on board.  We take our time to make sure we’re surrounding ourselves with those who share our core values and our devotion to quality, dependability, and environmental consciousness. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our Emerald team, and we’re thankful for each person who’s chosen to be a part of our journey as a company.

At Emerald Transformer, our employees are our lifeblood. They are the foundation of our business, so we provide employee benefits they can count on.
  • Benefits: Your choice of three different medical insurance programs in addition to, life, vision, and dental insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, and a competitive 401K match incentive and vesting timeline. Our a-la-carte structure allows you to pick the best package for your needs.
  • A 2nd Chance: Here at Emerald, we believe in second chances. That is why we accept and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal and local laws.  We are committed to 2nd chance hiring! Only by working together can we create a better future.
  • Supplemental Insurance: In addition to our standard plans, we offer tele-medicine, long-term and short-term disability coverage as well as legal services.
  • Paid Weekly: All hourly team members are paid weekly!
  • Paid Time Off: Emerald Transformer employees receive vacation and sick pay annually.
  • Career Pathing: We are growing and promote from within.
We’ve surrounded ourselves with a passionate team, determined to reach that same goal. We’ve been in business for over 50 years, and every day, we’re looking for new and more innovative ways to provide better service to our customers and grow our business. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct field testing and service on all substation equipment to include:  transformers, voltage regulators, circuit switchers, circuit breakers, protective relays, instrument transformers and other equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Testing of electrical power equipment; high/medium/low voltage.
  • Compile test results and create detailed reports for all tests, repairs and maintenance completed.
  • Ability to read manuals, wiring diagrams and schematics to troubleshoot and solve equipment issues.
  • Proper handling and disposal of oils, solvents and other liquid compounds.
  • Operate forklift, overhead crane and other material handling equipment as needed.
  • Must be willing to travel throughout the Emerald Transformer service territory.  Overnight and extended stays near customer locations are required.
  • Must be willing to work overtime and call-in hours to meet all customer needs.  This includes evening and weekend responses to emergency calls as required.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise
The ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below: 

  • Honest, trustworthy and reliable.
  • Hardworking.
  • Physical ability to preform heavy work, exerting up to 100lbs of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50lbs force frequently.
  • Comfortable working in extreme heat and cold.
  • Knowledge of the power distribution equipment and their service/repair preferred.
  • Experience with the following equipment: 
-Power Factor
-CT Tester
-TTR
-Breaker Analyzer
-Megger
-Winding Resistance
 -Hi-Pot
-Relay Tester
-Contact Resistance
-Recloser Control Tester
-Regulator Control Tester
-Omicron and Vanguard Instruments Test Equipment
  • Welding experience preferred.
  • Valid US Driver’s license with good driving record.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerald Transformer is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability (including pregnancy), uniform service, veteran status, marital status, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.