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Job Information

MasTec Advanced Technologies Power Distribution Field Technician in Richmond, Virginia

Overview

Company Summary

MasTec Professional Services provides results-driven engineering, design, and integrated services to the power, oil & gas pipeline, and gas distribution industries. With a genesis in construction and a skilled team of multidiscipline engineers and project management professionals, we deliver end-to-end solutions for infrastructure projects across the country. Committed to excellence in every aspect of our work, we create collaborative partnerships with our clients by building trust and consistently delivering the highest standards of performance.

MasTec Professional Services Company is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

This position would perform field review of poles and other electric facilities, including a review of the jobs with the design team. Interaction with property owners may be necessary to explain project intentions.

Responsibilities

  • Equipment to be used:

  • Digital Camera

  • Measuring wheel and/or laser range finder, IKE GPS units,

  • Smart device, laptop, or mobile phone

  • Angle finder

  • Perform field review of electric facilities capturing the required information

  • Pole Identification Markings (height / class, birthmark)

  • Centerline measurements, offsets, Mile Markers (for future permitting use)

  • Attachment heights of power equipment, conductors,

  • Sketch of site with measurements to nearby obstructions

  • Notation of existing equipment

  • Obtain GPS location

  • Photographs

  • Properly file data in the system and provide daily status reports.

  • Create folders and download photos

  • Scan notes and measurements, then save into folders

  • Conduct safety briefing discussions identifying critical work steps, the potential hazards related to those work steps, and possible control barriers.

Qualifications

  • High school Diploma or GED

  • Preferred but not required 1- 2 years’ experience with power distribution systems and/or telecommunications.

  • Valid driver’s license required with a clean driving record for the past 5 years.

Other Skills/Abilities

  • Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook required.

  • Experience reading and comprehending construction plans.

  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability and willingness to work outdoor in all weather conditions, around energized equipment, in confined spaces, in heavy traffic and construction environment with proper PPE.

  • This position may require significant time standing or walking on uneven ground, possible climbing of ladders or being in high places, working in tight spaces, lifting, up to 50 pounds, and, in general, being overall physically demanding.

  • Ability to travel local up to 100% of the time including commit to temporary on-site assignments.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

  • High-level understanding of utility, telecommunications, and/or power design engineering preferred.

  • Familiarity with electrical standards including National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) preferred.

  • Knowledge of distribution equipment and hardware in order to identify components from visual inspections and properly document preferred.

In order to achieve the goal of ensuring a drug and alcohol-free workplace all offers of employment will require the successful completion and clearance of a company-sponsored pre-employment drug screen.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

  • High school Diploma or GED

  • Preferred but not required 1- 2 years’ experience with power distribution systems and/or telecommunications.

  • Valid driver’s license required with a clean driving record for the past 5 years.

Other Skills/Abilities

  • Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook required.

  • Experience reading and comprehending construction plans.

  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability and willingness to work outdoor in all weather conditions, around energized equipment, in confined spaces, in heavy traffic and construction environment with proper PPE.

  • This position may require significant time standing or walking on uneven ground, possible climbing of ladders or being in high places, working in tight spaces, lifting, up to 50 pounds, and, in general, being overall physically demanding.

  • Ability to travel local up to 100% of the time including commit to temporary on-site assignments.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

  • High-level understanding of utility, telecommunications, and/or power design engineering preferred.

  • Familiarity with electrical standards including National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) preferred.

  • Knowledge of distribution equipment and hardware in order to identify components from visual inspections and properly document preferred.

In order to achieve the goal of ensuring a drug and alcohol-free workplace all offers of employment will require the successful completion and clearance of a company-sponsored pre-employment drug screen.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

  • Equipment to be used:

  • Digital Camera

  • Measuring wheel and/or laser range finder, IKE GPS units,

  • Smart device, laptop, or mobile phone

  • Angle finder

  • Perform field review of electric facilities capturing the required information

  • Pole Identification Markings (height / class, birthmark)

  • Centerline measurements, offsets, Mile Markers (for future permitting use)

  • Attachment heights of power equipment, conductors,

  • Sketch of site with measurements to nearby obstructions

  • Notation of existing equipment

  • Obtain GPS location

  • Photographs

  • Properly file data in the system and provide daily status reports.

  • Create folders and download photos

  • Scan notes and measurements, then save into folders

  • Conduct safety briefing discussions identifying critical work steps, the potential hazards related to those work steps, and possible control barriers.

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