Electrical Equipment Technician T1

Electrical Equipment Technician (Trainee) Norfolk, VA12+ Month Contract Pay: 30.24/hr, W 2 How many contractors are you needing? 1 confirmed, possibly 2 depending on the candidate pool What is the preferred candidate location (local, non-local, remote?) and is there flexibility? Local If you are open to looking at non-local candidates will per diem be offered? N/A Will travel be required for this position? If so, how often? Travel within 1 hour of office Will this candidate be dealing with Private Personal Information(PPI), Company Sensitive Information, or Credit Sensitive Information? Company Sensitive Information – Drawings, etc.What schedule is the candidate required to work: 4 – 10s (Monday – Thursday) Does this position support the Federal Government: Will support some government facilities, meaning Substations that supply government facilities which may have specific access. Is this an outage position? They will not be required to support Nuclear outages, but may support other types of equipment outages.Are any certification required:Top 3 Required Skills – Entry Position1) Demonstrates a strong drive to acquire new knowledge and skills, showing initiative in professional development and adaptability in dynamic environments. 2) Reliable and consistent in meeting responsibilities, with an ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to team success. 3) Skilled in clear and respectful communication, fostering understanding and alignment across teams and stakeholders.• What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)? o Strong communication skills both verbal and written o Ability to collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams• Nice to Have Skills: o Any type of electrical, mechanical, or electronics backgroundDescription: 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 neededRequired 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 hazardsRequired 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