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Powerserve Technologies Inc. has a current opening for a Control Wire Technician/Panel Assembler for our custom control panel shop. Wire Technicians must be able to read and understand many types of drawings including but not limited to layout and wiring diagrams; elementary/schematics, etc. They must also be able to install electrical circuit wires neatly and efficiently through wire-ways, in bundles (without wire-ways) and properly terminate conductors to each component. UL 508A knowledge is a plus. We are willing to train an interested and capable applicant. This is a full-time position, 40hrs per week for our manufacturing shop located in Jupiter, FL. However, working overtime is frequently available.

Job description:

Work in electric panel shop. Production of custom relay control cabinets and panels. Includes cutting, installation/assembly of panel components, cable raceway, protection and auxiliary devices, wiring, etc.

Perform circuit termination in utility substations or other heavy industrial sites. Site specific training will be provided prior to requesting technician to perform such activities.

Other responsibilities as assigned and earned.

The individual will have the responsibility and authority to carry out all assigned tasks.

Perform basic testing activities such as continuity testing and assist with more complex testing activities.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Good English communication skills (spoken and written).
• Strong knowledge in reading and understanding electrical drawings.
• Willingness to learn and improve knowledge and skills.
• Willingness to learn to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Good mechanical aptitude. Wiring aptitude will be demonstrated by testing during the interview process.

· Pride in craftsmanship.

• High school or equivalent education
• Capability to lift/move material up to 50 pounds.
• Capability to climb ladders.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Being familiar with UL 508A standards is a plus.

Desired Characteristics:

• Minimum of 3 years of industry or similarly related job experience.
• Prior experience working in a team-oriented environment
• Experience with UL-508A Control Panel requirements and assembly.

 Powerserve is seeking 3 separate full-time positions for our Smart Grid group. We are urgently looking for Electrical Engineers, Technicians, and a Project Manager for positions open in the Pensacola area . In addition one Technician is needed in the Naples, FL  area

Smart Grid Technicians and Engineers

To be a successful candidate potential Smart Grid Technicians or Engineers will have knowledge of high voltage power systems. Knowledge of electrical utility distribution feeder systems and substations. Ability to work with software to program devices. This position requires travel to the jobsites and requires that you have reliable transportation. Successful candidates must have the ability to strictly follow procedure, must be computer savvy, process oriented, and ready to learn at a fast pace.

The scope of work includes but is not limited to the following:

• Programming Devices utilizing company provided laptop and vendor-based applications
• Work with device data and prepare reports.
• Perform device operational checks utilizing approved processes.
• Perform site pre-checks to include physical site accessibility and validation of construction standards followed by installation crews
• Validation of field testing with office personnel to confirm appropriate levels of communications response and accuracy of point mapping.
• Perform final commissioning and certification.
• Troubleshoot 'in service' devices which have gone into an abnormal state.
• Support data gathering on in-service devices. This would require remotely accessing devices with laptops.
• Must have transportation to multiple equipment sites daily. Valid FL drivers license and clean driving record. Mileage paid.

Smart Grid Engineer

In addition to the requirements above, successful candidates for the Smart Grid Engineer position will have the following responsibilities

Each Engineer in each Area will be required to learn and become proficient in the following and maintain the AFS, ER and RS Vista’s, new Capacitor controller in their areas:

• Maintain 98% System availability and 83% Full Auto (once Merlin is operational for AFS this would be our goal). If using iAFS target will be 98% System Availability and 80% full Auto
• Learn how to commission AFS: In 2021 FPL will be commissioning system wide 950 New AFS (700 IR and 100 cabinets x 2.5 AFS per).
• Learn how to commission and troubleshoot Electronic Vipers: In 2021 FPL will be commissioning System Wide: 73 Vipers w/ communication (55 new installs this year plus adding communication to those installed last year
• Learn how to do Utilinet Conversions and the follow-up required by the SGO Area Engineer: In 2021 FPL will be doing System Wide: 175 UtiliNet Conversions
• Learn how to do IP Conversions: In 2021 FPL will be adding System Wide 50 IP conversions
• Ensure that equipment log items are resolved < 1 month for each area
• Maintain the Itron Weekly Excel File
• Review and follow-up each feeder event to confirm that the AFS operated correctly for all feeder events with AFS on the feeder. Update the outage event file with findings and follow up actions, create the individual feeder outage excel file.
• Review and follow-up on the AFS operations for Transmission/Substation/Power Supply/P&C where 35sec loss of voltage caused AFS to operate or not operate due to team not ready status. Follow-up on any AFS issues seen.
• Boundary changes to meet the 7 day SLA from the date of Boundary change switching to date of return to normal of AFS.
• Provide two monthly safety assessments
• RMA failed communications and control modules back to S&C as they fail. Track in our SGO sharepoint and keep a stock of 5 per item at each location for maintenance purposes.
• Maintenance of approximately 1200 AFS in 2021, radios, repeaters, teaming information and following up on.
• Reviewing snapshots of the new commissioned AFS and the snapshots of all AFS that the new AFS impacted the teaming, switch load limit. For every new AFS we commission there are 8-9 existing AFS we must also visit to update the protection template/teaming and switch load limit to each AFS switch.
• LEAF sign-off on a daily basis for each AFS commissioned and visited and AFS due for updated teaming, updated protection template, updated switch load limits, etc.
• Follow up on Feeder Overhead to Underground conversions in your area.

PROJECT MANAGER

The Project Manager is directly responsible for the overall direction, co-ordination, implementation execution, control, and completion of multiple projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.
The Project manager will have good problem-solving and negotiation skills and the ability to resolve issues to drive and improve performance as well as excellent planning and organizational skills. They should have experience of managing technical projects and have experience of using Microsoft packages, excellent in Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge of high voltage power systems. Knowledge of electrical utility distribution feeder systems and substations. Ability to work with software to program devices. Ability to strictly follow procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor and report on project progress in a structured manner, drawing particular attention to deviations from the original project plan and producing highlight reports as required.
Ensure all issues are monitored, resolved, and escalated where appropriate in order to ensure these are dealt with efficiently and effectively.
Assist with onboarding of new Smart Grid Engineers and Technicians

Processes and administration
Maintain and update all necessary records to ensure the effective monitoring of projects and compliance to company procedures and policies.

Update and maintain the project plan and programs of works as appropriate.

Monitor and report on project progress in a structured manner.

The scope of work knowledge includes but is not limited to the following:

• Programming Devices utilizing company provided laptop and vendor-based applications
• Work with device data and prepare reports.
• Perform device operational checks utilizing approved processes.
• Perform site pre-checks to include physical site accessibility and validation of construction standards followed by installation crews
• Validation of field testing with office personnel to confirm appropriate levels of communications response and accuracy of point mapping.

*In Notes please indicate what position you would like to be considered for.*

We are seeking  certified Substation Welders based on the gulf coast and east coast areas of Florida. 

Qualifications:

This candidate must be a certified 6G aluminum welder to apply for this position.

This position requires welding of high voltage pipe bus  and other substation construction work when no welding is needed. The welding work is not full time so the applicant must like to perform substation construction work consisting of steel erection, assembly of equipment, and pulling cable. As a certified aluminum welder you will be trained to become a Substation Technician.

The ability to work hard outside under the Florida sun.

This position requires significant out of town work. Most of the work is within Florida. The typical work week is five ten hour days.

We are currently searching for 3 General Foreman for designated areas. 

One area will be on the west coast of FL- Sarasota area south to Naples. A central  based out of  location- Ft Meyers area.  Another will  be the Jacksonville to Lake City to just north of Daytona areas, can be based out of St. Augustine as a good central location. Another area will be working the Pensacola to Panama City areas. Destin is a good area to be based-out of because its central. All candidates must be fluent in English. The candidate will be required to work in south Florida with existing foreman to learn Powerserve work methods for at least 3 months, maybe more depending on performance.  

Substation General Foreman

 This position is a leadership role. The Substation General Foreman position is for an experienced technician to work in energized high voltage substations. The position requires an experience that demonstrates the following capabilities working inside an energized substations (13kV to 500kV) in close proximity to energized bus and equipment in a safe manner. The successful candidate will be required to work in south Florida with existing foreman to learn Powerserve work methods for at least 3 months, maybe more depending on performance. The successful candidate must perform excellent work. As a reliable construction supervisor you will be overseeing and directing electrical substation construction projects from conception to completion, reviewing the project in-depth, overseeing offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations for multiple crews in a service area. It will be important for you to be hands on for all projects. Projects will be throughout FL and travel is required. If you are comfortable with a leadership role, ready to jump in as needed plus work well with customers and staff; you would be perfect for this position!  

Responsibilities:

•       Oversee and direct construction projects for multiple crews from conception to completion
•        Review the project in-depth to schedule deliveries and estimate costs 
•        Oversee all offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations 
•        Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors 
•        Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory 
•        Meet contractual conditions of performance 
•        Review the work progress on daily basis 
•        Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status
•        Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones
•         Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques

Requirements: 

•          Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods 
•          Understanding of all facets of the construction process 
•          Familiarity with construction management software packages 
•          Ability to plan and see the “big picture” 
•          Competent in conflict and crisis management 
•          Leadership management skills 
•          Excellent time and project management and administrative skills 
•          Assemble three pole motor operated switches knowledge 
•          Install circuit switchers with shunt trip. 
•          Install copperweld grounding. 
•          Bend, fit, and install bus bar. 
•          Operate hypress. hydraulic Octupus bender. 
•          Operate magnetic drill for precision holes in structural steel. 
•          Operate hydraulic bus punch for NEMA 4 hole connections. 
•          Clean, grease, properly install bolts & Belleville washers, and torque high voltage connections 

Locations: Jupiter, Ft. Myers, and  Miami 

  We are seeking a Substation Technician Trainee to become an integral part of our team! You will be working inside high voltage substations learning to install steel structures, porcelain insulators, high voltage Equipment, assembly of high voltage gang operated switches, pulling control cable, and other work required to construct and modify substations. Out of town work is required.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety rules and work safely
• Follow instructions to perform quality work
• Learn by performing homework, attending free training classes, and from on the job training
• Responsibilities for this position also include leading other helpers in completing these installations in a safe, quality, and productive manner. Out of town travel for work is required. Emergency work is required. 

Qualifications:

• Integrity - do the right thing when no one is watching
• Ability to work hard outside under the hot sun
• Honesty
• Be a team player

 This position is for an experienced technician to work in energized high voltage substations. This position requires a minimum of 8 years experience that demonstrates the following capabilities working inside an energized substations (13kV to 500kV) in close proximity to energized bus and equipment in a safe manner.

• Assemble three pole motor operated switches.
• Install circuit switchers with shunt trip.
• Install copperweld grounding.
• Bend, fit, and install bus bar.
• Operate hypress.
• Operate hydraulic Octupus bender.
• Operate magnetic drill for precision holes in structural steel.
• Operate hydraulic bus punch for NEMA 4 hole connections.
• Clean, grease, properly install bolts & Belleville washers, and torque high voltage connections

 Location: Various – home base Jupiter Fl, Travel Required in Florida

The purpose of this job is to provide electrical oil filled equipment technical and maintenance support for Powerserve Technologies Inc... The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, transformer oil sampling, filtering oil, and minor adjustments to many types of oil filled electrical equipment. Additionally, assist in maintaining the transformer data base and scheduling jobs for Powerserve Technologies.

• Set-up / operation of Processing Trailer
•  Set-up / operation of oil testing equipment
•  Set-up / operation of transformer testing equipment
•  Compilation of periodic reports (i.e. timesheets, expense reports, job information, customer information, KPI’s, etc.)
•  Responsible for personal development to advance knowledge and experience of the Transformer Service Field
•  Knowledge, hands-on experience, and a basic understanding of the operations of power transformer oil processing equipment including the performance of vacuum, oil filing, circulating, and draining
•  Knowledge, hands-on experience and a basic understanding of all standard transformer tests incl. interpretation and documentation of test results
•  Knowledge to read, understand and interpret general arrangement drawings, electrical prints and one-line diagrams as well as test data
•  Extract fluid samples from energized electrical equipment for analysis. (Working around energized high voltage equipment requiring a heightened sense of awareness).
•  Maintain extensive knowledge on each high voltage electrical equipment’s location 
• Cleaning sample syringes, and maintaining sample container, and supply inventories.
• Assembling and shipping sampling kits to other sites.
• Transfer and filtration of transformer fluids on energized and non-energized high voltage equipment.
• Inspection and reporting of electrical oil filled equipment for deficiencies
•  Operation and monitoring of fluid reconditioning equipment
•  Sampling equipment, maintaining the files and overseeing proper disposal of spent test samples.
•  Assist in the evaluation of the performance and/or condition of oil filled electrical equipment.
•  Interface with computer programs used to maintain records for reference of oil filled electrical equipment. Act as natural work team representative on department teams, 
•  Actively participate in behavior-based safety programs, which include observations/intervention 
•  Consults with site businesses for yearly maintenance programs with assistance from Powerserve Sales.
•  Reports changes in the daily work to enable adjustments to the daily work schedule when needed.
•  Interfaces with customers to resolve issues in the field.
•  Write and review oil maintenance procedures for the site and recommend updates as requested.
•  Provide emergency expertise for post fault and disturbance restoration of plant transformers.
• Consultation on all types of oil filled electrical equipment

This position will be based out of the west coast of Florida, Ft. Myers area, and will involve some traveling within Florida. The work week is typically five 10 hour days but during slower times it is 4 ten hour days. At times (maybe four times per year but could be more or less), weekend work is required. Emergency response is required which, on average, could be once or twice per year. The position requires the following:

1) Safely operate a Broderson IC-200 crane inside energized high voltage substations.
2)Driving the semi truck and trailer with the crane loaded on the trailer.
3) Safely load and unload the crane at various locations.

4) A CDL class A license with a clean driving record which must be maintained.

5) NCCCO mobile crane certification.

6) At least two years experience as a NCCCO certified crane operator.

The crane will be moved by a contractor as of now and will be staged on various job sites. You will be required to support the move to each location and help to make sure the crane is moved safely. You will be required to to have your own transportation to each site the crane may be at. Job sites could be north, west, and south Florida requiring out of town work.