Electrical Technician

MasTec Communications Group
United States, Texas, Amarillo
Jan 07, 2025
Overview This position will be responsible for maintenance/construction activities around high voltage (up to 345 kV) substations and transmission lines. This will require an extensive amount of travel throughout the US. This person must have a "safety first" attitude with an understanding of doing the job right the first time. Responsibilities Working in and around wind turbines Ability to professionally interact with customers and coworkers on a daily basis Ability to perform maintenance/construction on electrical collection systems including underground cable faults, pad-mount transformers, switchgears, T-Bodies, Splices and Wind turbine wiring up to 34.5 kV Attend safety meetings and complete safety paperwork on a daily basis Demonstrate safety as a top priority Troubleshooting and/or test electrical components and systems Assist with Servicing underground transmission systems, substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems Replace worn or malfunctioning components Qualifications Education and Work Experience Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent Minimum one (1) years' experience working in the electrical industry, specifically for preventative maintenance or electrical degree/certificate in lieu of experience Valid Driver's License Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the Wanzek's Zero Injury principles Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation. Ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution Experience using basic power tools Ability to follow basic procedures and understand implemented LOTO as an affected individual Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions Comfort working remotely as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations Ability to interact with clients Communicates well with others Working Environment: Regularly exposed to extreme outside weather conditions and demanding physical situations Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and extreme heat Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration Noise level in the work environment is usually loud MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact MRRecruiters@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at *https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/*. MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.