Power Engineering Technician I - Kavaliro : Job Details

Summary: Here at Kavaliro we have been tasked to find a qualified Power Design Technician, contributing your technical prowess to the precise evaluation and design of secure, cost-effective, and dependable facilities across a spectrum of residential, commercial, and industrial projects. This role provides an opportunity to lay the foundation of expertise in client-oriented design, workflow processes, data entry, and technical competencies within our specialized domains. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Under the vigilant guidance of direct supervision and mentorship, you will:

• Exhibit an unwavering dedication to the observance of ALL safety policies and procedures.
• Skillfully apply an array of codes, requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures to assigned tasks.
• Develop capabilities for on-site visits, harmonizing seamlessly with construction personnel.
• Cultivate proficiency in the utilization of design software and tailored work management tools.
• Assemble comprehensive project and job packages, encompassing material inventories, requisitions, labor estimations, site and construction drawings, aimed at bolstering the safety and dependability of electrical facility installations.
• Precisely gauge loading on distribution equipment, including transformers and fusing.
• Absorb the nuances of utility construction practices within public right of way (ROW) and private land.
• Ensure transparent communication on job advancement, aligning with client expectations and deliverable schedules.
• Foster connections with essential internal and external stakeholders, embodying a constructive and professional demeanor while championing company and client goals.
• Organize and efficiently maintain records and files.
• Benefit from the wisdom of experienced personnel, supervisors, managers, and professional engineers through mentorship.
• Execute additional responsibilities as directed by management.

Complexity of Work: Tasks generally adhere to established practices and procedures. Relationship Outside Work Group: Interact with others to exchange information, occasionally demanding tact and diplomacy. Qualifications: To excel in this role, one must satisfactorily accomplish each essential duty. The ensuing prerequisites encapsulate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Regular Attendance: Non-negotiable.
• Education and/or Experience:
  • Mandatory: High school degree or GED.
  • Preferred: Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in non-engineering science, math, or business. (Note: Specific educational requirements may vary based on client projects or contractual obligations.)
• Experience: 0-1 year(s) in power distribution engineering, craft, or GIS/CAD work.
• Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: None required.
• On-the-Job Training: Blend of job shadowing, classroom instruction, and interaction with seasoned colleagues during the inaugural year.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in reading, interpreting documents, composing simple correspondence, and responding to common inquiries.
• Mathematical Skills: Mastery in fundamental mathematical operations, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, algebra, and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: Capacity to apply common sense to follow instructions and navigate standardized situations.
• Other Skills and Abilities:
  • Effective communication across diverse individuals.
  • Self-motivation, reliability, trustworthiness, and technical acumen.
  • Team collaboration prowess.
  • Negotiation acumen.
  • Time management expertise.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Adept multitasking.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license and a fitting business vehicle.
  • Willingness to participate in storm restoration endeavors as required.

Physical Demands: Wide-ranging physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, speaking, hearing, using hands, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and manipulation of tools. Weight Lifted or Force Exerted: Occasionally up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 25 pounds. Special Vision Requirements: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: Varies, with sporadic exposure to outdoor weather conditions, elevated places, and potential electrical shock risks.