Sr. Apparatus Technician
Trc Companies, Inc.
Commission and test electrical substation equipment, ensuring compliance and safety.
10 days ago ago
$125,000 - $155,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Lancaster, PA
Field
Company Size
7,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Environmental Services
Energy
Infrastructure
Construction Management
Project Management
Consulting
Technology Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Industrial
Energy
Power & Utilities
Transportation
Water
Government
Data Centers
Role
What you would be doing
commissioning
test reporting
drawing management
risk assessment
customer service
project meetings
- Provide support in areas of high technical complexity.
- Participate in project meetings including but not limited to: kickoff meetings, planning meetings, progress meetings, lessons learned meetings.
- Adhere to Site Risk Assessment documentation for all high-risk construction and commissioning activities
- Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and project completion reports and documentation that includes project progress, issues or problems, recommendations, test results and analyses
- Help ensure Working/Field Copy of project drawings updated continuously throughout the project to ensure they accurately reflect the as-left condition of the project at the end of each day.
- Develop understanding of all applicable tests and/or commissioning activities performed on every piece of equipment or system in accordance with planning and project documents.
- Learn proper project drawing management and general housekeeping techniques for onsite safety and performance.
- Analyze and effectively utilize drawings in the commissioning and/or testing process
- Provide high level customer service, consistently delivers quality services and maintains highly professional and respectful relationship with clients & Team
- Learn the processes of circuit isolation and restoration in a manner that ensures no unintended operations of station equipment and protection systems and personnel safety.
- Assist other engineers and technicians, as required, during commissioning and startup of systems and equipment
- Promote efficient flow of information and ensure complete and accurate record keeping
- Conduct TRC’s formal walkdown procedure prior to energizing any equipment
- Ensure all test results are acceptable and permanently recorded, filed and distributed properly. Execute tests and develop detailed test reports of various types of electrical equipment. Review and approve detailed test reports of various types of electrical equipment.
What you bring
associate degree
nuclear electrician
adobe
microsoft
ieee
troubleshooting
- Ability to operate a Man-lift, or willingness to be certified.
- U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status required
- Examples of tests to be performed - SF6 Gas, Oil Sampling, Vacuum Bottle Integrity, Core-Ground Test, Insulation Resistance, Winding Resistance, Nitrogen System, Power Factor, Excitation, Sweep Frequency Response Analysis, Turns Ratio, Polarity, Dielectric Withstand, Motion Analysis, Operating Mechanism Inspection, Contact Resistance, Capacitance, Inductance, Impedance, Disconnect Jaw and Blade Alignment, Battery Strap and Cell Resistance/Specific Gravity/Load Tests
- Physical Demands include ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds of test equipment routinely. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills and be able to communicate and negotiate effectively
- Education and/or Experience - Associate Degree in a technical field, or equivalent training and experience, which may include Journeyman Apprentice Electrician Training, US Army Prime Power School, US Navy Nuclear Electrician Program, NETA Level 3 or 4 Certification, et. al.
- Ability to learn and perform advanced troubleshooting and problem analysis associated with protection and control systems and utility substation equipment, including but not limited to: Application Errors and Omissions, Drawing Errors and Omissions, Wiring Errors and Omissions, Equipment Malfunctions, Questionable Apparatus Test Results, Battery Ground Faults
- Availability: Must be available for out-of-town travel of up to several weeks at a time and be available to work flexible hours, including weekends, overtime holidays and night work
- Valid USA driver’s license issued by state of residence and in good standing
- Learn to identify risks and associated mitigation techniques on utility systems and equipment.
- Must have good PC skills and experience with Adobe and Microsoft programs
- Ability to understand and utilize the latest industry testing and commissioning standards and guidelines such as IEEE and NETA
- Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment while maintaining a high level of initiative and self-motivation
- Ability to learn test equipment specific software to accurately conduct and document test activities
- Beginning level knowledge of electrical systems; solid understanding of AC and DC schematics, wiring and interconnect drawings, one line and three-line diagrams.
- All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
- TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
- These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
- Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
- 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
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Company
Overview
1969 Founded
Year Established
The firm traces its origins to 1969, marking over five decades of global consulting and engineering expertise.
Top ranking
ENR Lists
Recognized annually in ENR’s rankings as a leading firm in design and environmental services.
- A global consulting, engineering and construction‑management firm.
- Specializes in environmental engineering, geotechnical work, pipeline, power utilities, water, transportation and government projects.
- Balancing public and private sector work, it blends field services with digital and inspection technologies.
- Typical projects include coastal resilience upgrades, substation modernization, brownfield redevelopment, pipeline/installations and transportation infrastructure.
- Implements high‑visibility, multi‑year programs—from power‑grid upgrades to aquatic centers and submarine cables.
- Unusual for its breadth: a NASA satellite‑data early adopter and provider of intelligent‑grid and field‑inspection services.
- Integrity in all actions
- Excellence in delivery
- Innovation through collaboration
- Accountability for success
- Commitment to client satisfaction
2050 Target
Net-zero carbon emissions
Aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
- Focus on environmental impact reduction in projects
- Sustainable energy and infrastructure solutions
- Investment in renewable energy technologies
- Commitment to minimizing waste and optimizing resources
- Gender balance initiatives in leadership roles
- Promotion of a diverse workforce through talent acquisition strategies
- Focus on providing equal opportunities for all employees
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