Saber Power Services

Transformer Specialist

Saber Power Services$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent with 8+ years of experience, or High school diploma with 12+ years of experience.
  • Knowledge of industry standards such as NETA, OSHA, IEEE, and NFPA.
  • Experience with switchgear testing through the 230 kV class and utility transformers up to 750 kV.
  • Strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems and problem evaluation abilities.
  • Proficiency in project completion on time and within budget, with strong reporting skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication with clients and peers.
  • Experience in training other transformer service personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Lead transformer field service projects.
  • Train peers on transformer assembly, repairs, and oil-processing.
  • Conduct and evaluate electrical tests on transformers and auxiliary devices.
  • Troubleshoot and analyze transformers and tap changers.
  • Build strong client relationships and assist in project estimating.
  • Make technical presentations to clients as necessary.
  • Adapt and assist in various electrical testing and projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical plans with choices.
  • Dental and vision coverage.
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for added financial flexibility.
  • Supportive work environment promoting employee value and well-being.
Full Job Description
Transformer Specialist

Position Summary:

The Transformer Specialist will perform as lead person for hands on transformer field service projects involving installation and assembly of new transformers, power transformer testing, trouble shooting and analysis of transformers, load tap changers and auxiliary devices, oil processing, and transformer field repairs. Candidates must be motivated and require little supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Lead transformer field service projects.
  • Hands on participation/ OTJ training of peers on transformer assembly, repair and insulating oil-processing projects.
  • Perform and evaluate all electrical tests on transformers including Power Factor, TTR, Winding resistance, SFRA, bushing and arrester tests, etc.
  • Test all auxiliary devices i.e. Tap changers, pressure devices, gauges.
  • Troubleshoot transformers, load tap changers, auxiliary devices, and analyze laboratory oil test results
  • Willingness to perform other types of electrical testing and help with other projects.
  • Maintain strong client relationships, work with inside sales to prepare large project estimates, walk down large projects, expand project work scopes, and assist in capturing extra charges.
  • Ability to make client technical presentations if needed.
  • Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customer; Communicate customer needs back to management; Acts with customers best interest in mind; Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers to gain their trust and respect.
  • Perseverance - Ability to successfully finish projects on time and under budget even in adverse conditions.
  • Adaptability - Learns quickly when facing new problems; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; will work with all resources to find solutions; welcomes the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
  • Leadership - Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent their own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems between peers; must be a team player and gain the trust of co-workers.
  • SME- Candidate will be a subject matter expert resource for Saber. They must be willing to answer technical questions from peers, estimating, management, etc.
  • Perform other job-related duties as requested by management.

Qualifications:

  • Education Requirements:
    1. Graduate of Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and eight years minimum same or similar work experience.
    2. High school education or equivalent and 12 years minimum same or similar work experience.
  • Knowledge of various industry standards, such as NETA, OSHA, IEEE and NFPA.
  • Must possess background and experience in most types of switchgear testing through the 230 kV class and utility grade power transformers up through 750 KV class.
  • Good theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and good aptitude for problem evaluation.
  • Complete projects consistently on time, under budget and profitable.
  • Able to write detailed reports and process project billing recaps.
  • Communicate effectively, writing and verbally, with clients and peers.
  • Trains other transformer service personnel
  • Good judgment, dependable, responsible for management of large projects that require good supervisory and organizational skills.
  • Strong computer skills including editing, formatting and using templates in Microsoft Word, use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research.
  • Must be able to operate automated testing software such as Doble DTAF, Vanguard and Omicron CT testing software, etc.
  • Working knowledge of Power DB is a plus.
  • Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, night work, and callouts. Must be available for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. Frequently required to sit, climb and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets.
  • Commercial Driver's License is a plus, and candidates will be expected to get a Texas CDL if they don't already hold one.


Safety is a Core Value with our organization. We work SAFELY or not at all.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our Total Rewards Plan includes a choice of two comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision coverage, and company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. We also provide company-paid basic life insurance for employees and their dependents. Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and more. Beyond our benefits, we pride ourselves on fostering an outstanding work environment where employees feel valued and supported. Learn more about our Total Rewards Plan here.

About Saber Power Services

Valero Energy Corporation is a Fortune 500 international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels, other petrochemical products, and power. It is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Throughout the United States and Canada, the company owns and operates 15 refineries, and one in Wales, with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3 million barrels per day, 11 ethanol plants with a combined production capacity of 1.2 billion US gallons per year, and a 50-megawatt wind farm. Before the 2013 spinoff of CST Brands, Valero was one of the United States' largest retail operators with approximately 6,800 retail and branded wholesale outlets in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and the Caribbean under the Valero, Diamond Shamrock, Shamrock, Beacon, and Texaco brands.
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