Job Description
Seeking an experienced Transformer Assembly Oversite Technician for direct hire, long-term roles with one of the fastest-growing industrial electrical service contractors in the nation, known for delivering high-quality transformer maintenance, electrical testing, electrical construction and distribution system solutions with HQ in Tampa, FL. This is a National full-time travel position. If you’re passionate about electrical systems and want to be part of a team that values your expertise, this is the role for you!
Pay: $65/h-$85/h depending on experience.
Benefits: Yearly bonus, Comprehensive Employee Benefits: 401k, Medical, dental, Vision insurance, PTO and more!
Travel: Primarily across Florida State. All expenses are paid and per diem is available! If applicable, there is vehicle allowance, and gas card
Responsibilities for Transformer Assembly Oversite Technician - Oversee field assembly of power transformers, ensuring adherence to OEM manuals, drawings, torque charts, and work instructions.
- Verify critical steps: tank inspection, core/coil handling, tap changer installation and alignment, bushing assembly, gasket prep and sealing, conservator/radiators/fans/pumps installation, oil processing/vacuum dry out, and final checks.
- Witness and document hold points, inspections, and tests per ITP/QCP (Inspection & Test Plan / Quality Control Plan).
- Review and validate manufacturer’s specifications, drawings (GA, wiring diagrams, schematics), and field change notices before execution.
- Maintain daily reports, photo records, punch lists, non conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective actions.
- Confirm torque values, clearances, and alignment meet specification; verify material certificates, serial numbers, and BOM traceability.
- Ensure proper cleanliness, moisture control, and contamination prevention practices throughout assembly.
- Witness field tests (as required): insulation resistance, turns ratio (TTR), winding resistance, power factor/DDF, excitation current, SFRA, CT polarity and ratio, and functional checks of OLTC controls/auxiliaries.
- Confirm test instruments are within calibration and results meet acceptance criteria; escalate deviations promptly.
Technical Qualifications: - Transformer components (core/coil, windings, OLTC/DETC, bushings, conservator, radiators, cooling systems, gauges/relays, CTs/PTs), assembly sequencing, cleanliness and moisture control.
- Oil handling (vacuum fill, degasification, dehydration), leak prevention, gasket selection/prep, torque practices.
- Field test witnessing and acceptance criteria familiarity (IR, TTR, winding resistance, PF/DDF, SFRA).
Qualifications: - Experience: 5+ years hands- on experience with transformer assembly (medium/large power transformers preferred; distribution transformer experience considered if assembly responsibilities were significant).
- Exposure to NDT basics (e.g., leak detection, dye penetrant on weld repairs—witness level).
- Experience with CMMS or quality systems (e.g., NCR/CAPA workflows).
- Basic familiarity with SCADA/relay interfaces for auxiliaries and controls (witnessing and point-to- to point checks).
- Certifications: OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E training, Rigging/Signaling, First Aid/CPR.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams; basic multimeter usage for verification.
If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!
Feel free to text “Transformer” to 321-418-6672 for faster response.
INDH
Job Tags
Daily paid, Full time, For contractors, Immediate start