Electrical Equipment Technician - Norfolk, VA  (DE1JP00004910)

Work Schedule: 4 x 10s (Monday - Thursday)

Duration: Initially One Year

ST Pay Rate: $25 - 29.00 / hr

Work Location: Norfolk, VA

• 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.

  
  
  
  

  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

  Required skills:

  • Basic understanding of substation equipment

  • Knowledge of circuit analysis, AC/DC machinery, and power systems

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Proficient in computer applications

  • Ability to use multimeters, read control drawings/schematics, and recognize electrical hazards

  
  

  Required Experience:

  0-1 years of relevant 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