Senior Transformer Substation Technician

Southwest Electric Co.

Senior Transformer Substation Technician conducting testing and maintenance on transformer equipment for Southwest Electric Co, with 80% travel involved.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ability to perform all aspects of substation services (repair, processing & testing) and demonstrate an exceptional understanding of transformers, construction operation and the associated controls
Have the ability to perform in shop and field transformer testing for Power Factor, Excitation and resistance readings per NETA/ANSI Standards and maintain operational mechanical systems including pump operations, valve operations and oil processing units
Troubleshoot and test transformers using various methods and testing equipment including partial installation of transformer components
Conduct acceptance testing and preventative maintenance in accordance with the published testing procedures
Operate specialized test equipment including but not limited to: Power Factor Tester (DOBLE), Megohmmeters, AC/DC volt-ohm-millimeters, various kinds of hand-held power and nonpower tools, etc.
Must be willing and able to travel on overnight, multi-day, out of town jobs and able to work regular overtime including nights, weekends and some holidays

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen, and physical
Complete a satisfactory nationwide criminal background check
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Ability to lift 50 + lbs., climb ladders, stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to work for extended periods which includes overtime, weekends and holidays with minimal notice
High School Diploma or GED REQUIRED
Associate's degree in industrial maintenance, Electrical/Electronic Technology preferred
10+ years of commensurate Substation work experience preferred
Electrical theory education and/or related experience is required
Military experience is a plus
NETA certification is a plus
CDL Class A is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx
401k with match
Life insurance
Long and short-term disability
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Flexible spending account

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Hard Skills & Tools

substation servicestransformer testingPower Factor testingexcitation testingresistance readingspreventative maintenancetroubleshootingelectrical theorymechanical systems maintenanceinstallation of transformer components

Soft Skills

ability to travelability to work overtimeability to lift 50+ lbsability to stand for extended periodsability to work with minimal notice

Certifications

NETA certificationCDL Class A