Field Technician - Power Distribution

Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.Description:Do you enjoy working outdoors and welcome the idea of travelling? If you are open to joining a supportive, passionate team, we have an attractive opportunity for you!Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with over 500 team members across 30+ states. For more than 25 years, our work for the power and telecommunications industries has helped accelerate and fortify positive impact in communities across the country. Our core values "” Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency "” fuel our culture. We are TeamSigmaâ„¢.**To learn more about working at Sigma, visit our careers page and watch our video.**If you do not fit this particular role, please refer to our other open positions: THIS OPPORTUNITYSigma Technologies, a leading engineering and design firm, is seeking a skilled Power Distribution Field Technician to join our team. As a Field Technician, you will play a crucial role in collecting accurate utility data, inspecting infrastructure, and ensuring the reliability of power distribution systems. Initial Travel Expectations: The work area is initially focused in a one to two hour radius of the Altoona, PA and State College, PA areas. This position may also require overnight travel during the week, depending on the location of the work assignment. This position requires the use of your own vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided). As a Field Technician, your daily life may include:Conduct field surveys and inspections of power distribution systemsCollect data on utility poles, transformers, and other infrastructure using industry-standard techniquesUtilize GIS software and other tools to map and analyze field dataCollaborate with internal Project Management, Engineering and Design staff to ensure project successAdhere to safety protocols and industry standardsInteracting with customers to perform walkout kickoff/scope meetings and/or to assist in the preparation of bid documentationPerforming research to identify pole ownership, right of way, property rights, and permit requirements for proposedCommunicating with outside parties to obtain right-of-way approvals and easementsProvides guidance to others for specific duties in software, processes, and proceduresProvides quality control reviewOther duties as assignedUpon offer acceptance, newly hired Associates are required to come to our headquarters in Perrysburg, OH for an initial 1-week in-person paid orientation and training period. WHAT WE OFFERWe want our Associates to stay healthy, happy, and secure! We offer you a positive work environment with supportive coworkers, managers, and leaders, plus:Competitive payMedical, dental and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salaryPaid holidays, vacation, and sick timeEducation and professional licensing assistance programsRequirements:WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOREDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required.EXPERIENCE: Prior experience is preferred, but not requiredThe ability to read and comprehend engineering schematics is preferredKnowledge of construction and planning proceduresStrong oral and written communication skillsThe ability to work in all weather conditionsA willingness to travel overnight during the week as necessaryDependable transportation and valid driver's license and insurance that meets our minimum requirementsThe ability to pass a background check/drug test/driving record checkBeing computer literate and comfortable using programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, OutlookAuthorized to work in the United StatesPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able to endure frequent/lengthy: Driving, standing, walking long distances (5 miles or more in a day), navigating rough terrain on foot, and lifting/balancing objects that may weigh up to ~40 lbs. and require the use of upper extremities and back muscles; work in proximity to moving vehicles in the right of way.Must be able to endure sitting for prolonged periods of time, including driving in a vehicle.Must have the physical ability to perform activities such as visually identifying, inspecting, and measuring objects as well as transcribing notes in proximity to moving vehicles in the right of way; these activities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Must have the physical ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, often in a group setting.Must have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.Keywords: power distribution, field technician, utility data collection, GIS, electric utility, right-of-way, construction, engineering schematics, Altoona, PA This job advertisement should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of a job. The individual may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this advertisement. This document does not constitute an employment agreement between Sigma and the employee and is subject to change by Sigma as the needs of the organization and/or the requirements of the function change.Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on an employee's race, color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other classification protected by law.PM22PI81995379f1aa-36310-35915576

Created: 2024-11-06