Senior Technician
Dashiell Corporation
Electrical testing, maintenance & start‑up of high‑voltage substations, leading crew.
10 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Lake Charles, LA
Field
Company Size
600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Testing
Commissioning
Project Management
Procurement
EPC
Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Electric Utility
Power Generation
Industrial
Renewable Energy
Substations
Transmission Lines
High Voltage
Medium Voltage
Role
What you would be doing
electrical testing
safety meetings
project communication
troubleshooting
client interface
technical reporting
- Perform electrical testing services on power apparatus, substations, and switchgear included (but not limited to) the following:
- Conduct safety meetings and complete JSTA’s
- Communicate effectively with the company management team on a regular basis regarding project status and the scheduling of manpower and equipment
- Travel to job sites is required.
- Perform troubleshooting and problem identification and analysis. Make recommendations regarding corrective action and/or repairs
- Represent the company in a professional manner with regard to communicating and interfacing with clients
- Generate technical reports detailing services provided, problems found, and corrective action taken or recommended
What you bring
microsoft office
ieee standards
twic
metering
high voltage
protective relaying
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Proven communication skills, both oral and written, to convey thoughts, and facts to a diverse group of individuals including administrators, engineers, and senior management.
- Working knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, ICEA, and NETA standards
- Ability to define typical AC & DC fundamentals
- Understand the purpose of and perform basic current & potential transformer tests, capacitor bank tests, and ground grid tests
- Ability to travel up to 50% required
- Previous metering experience testing ammeters, voltmeters, frequency meters, & power factor meters
- Ability to work safely in hazardous situations within high voltage substations, petrochemical plants, refineries and other safety critical locations
- Must have, or be able to obtain, a TWIC card
- Understand different types of transducers and the purpose of each
- Must pass pre-employment Drug, Alcohol and Background Checks; must continue to pass all random and client required Drug, Alcohol and Background Checks
- At times will be required to work in austere working conditions
- Meters, transducers, and power system metering
- Basic knowledge of electrical components, devices, and symbols
- Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- Previous experience performing low, medium, and high voltage switching operations for various equipment in various substation configurations
- Proven knowledge of Vacuum versus Air Circuit Breakers
- Motors and Motor Starters
- Experience using applicable programming/testing software as it relates to protective relaying
- Basic knowledge of Line Terminal Equipment within a substation
- Ability to work effectively and lead others in a team based environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Power Triangle
- Ability to understand, comprehend, and explain one-line, three-line, AC/DC schemes, connection diagrams, specific circuits, and transformer configurations
- Be able to properly lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work on feet throughout the work shift
- Flexibility for frequent overtime
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Protective relays and relaying systems
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- no visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the us permanently.
- pre‑employment drug, alcohol and background checks required; ongoing random checks also required.
Company
Overview
1980
Years in Business
The company has been providing integrated engineering, construction, and maintenance services in the electrical infrastructure sector.
- Specializes in the electrical infrastructure sector, offering services across design, construction, and long-term operations.
- Projects span various industries, with a particular focus on utilities, energy, and industrial sectors.
- Known for delivering complex, large-scale projects involving high voltage systems, substations, and transmission lines.
- Works closely with a diverse range of clients, including government agencies, utility companies, and private industries.
- Has a strong track record of successful project completions on time and within budget.
45+ Engineers
Licensed Professionals
The team includes over 45 licensed Professional Engineers, demonstrating a commitment to structured development and expertise.
- Placing safety as a core value, with the goal to end each day without injury or damage to equipment, property, or the environment.
- Safety culture involves planning with failure in mind and continuously improving by learning from each job.
- Offering single-source solutions that focus on cost-conscious, schedule-driven, safe, and quality project delivery.
- Providing turnkey services, from engineering to commissioning, under one provider for seamless project management.
Below National Average
OSHA Recordables
The company's workplace safety performance for OSHA recordables is well below the national average, indicating strong operational environmental and safety performance.
- Environmental Policy commits to identifying legal requirements and implementing programs, policies and procedures to assure compliance.
- Employ systems and procedures to prevent unauthorized releases to air, land and water, with safe waste treatment and disposal.
- Continuous improvement through regular review of policies, procedures and behaviors to reduce environmental impact.
- Communicates environmental commitment to employees, contractors, customers and external stakeholders.
- Prioritizes environmental impacts in everyday decisions and major capital investments.
- Achieves industry‑leading environmental stewardship, selected for most environmentally sensitive projects.
- Net‑zero target: Not publicly stated.
- No public DEI strategy, targets, or gender‑related statistics available.
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