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What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working with power transformers?

As a Power Transformer Technician or Engineer, your daily tasks often include inspecting, maintaining, and repairing power transformers at substations or industrial sites. You may perform diagnostic tests, monitor transformer health using specialized instruments, and document your findings to ensure compliance with safety and reliability standards. Collaboration with electrical engineers, utility workers, and safety personnel is common to coordinate maintenance schedules and address any operational issues. This role often involves both office work and fieldwork, providing a dynamic and hands-on work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the power transformer position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Power Transformer Technician or Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical engineering principles, hands-on experience with transformer installation, testing, and maintenance, and often a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as insulation resistance testers, transformer oil testers, and SCADA systems is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, teamwork, and clear communication skills will help you excel in this role. These competencies ensure reliable transformer operation, minimize downtime, and support safe and efficient power distribution.

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Infographic showing various Power Transformer job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Temporary. Highlights an 87% In-person, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Transformer Assembly Oversite Technician

SST Direct

Tampa, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 hours ago

Job description

Seeking an experienced Transformer Assembly Oversite Technician for direct hire, long-term roles with one of the fastest-growing industrial electrical service contractors in the nation, known for delivering high-quality transformer maintenance, electrical testing, electrical construction and distribution system solutions with HQ in Tampa, FL. This is a National full-time travel position.  If you’re passionate about electrical systems and want to be part of a team that values your expertise, this is the role for you! 
Pay: $65/h-$85/h depending on experience.
Benefits: Yearly bonus, Comprehensive Employee Benefits: 401k, Medical, dental, Vision insurance, PTO and more!
Travel: Primarily across Florida State. All expenses are paid and per diem is available! If applicable, there is vehicle allowance, and gas card
Responsibilities for Transformer Assembly Oversite Technician
  • Oversee field assembly of power transformers, ensuring adherence to OEM manuals, drawings, torque charts, and work instructions.
  • Verify critical steps: tank inspection, core/coil handling, tap changer installation and alignment, bushing assembly, gasket prep and sealing, conservator/radiators/fans/pumps installation, oil processing/vacuum dry out, and final checks.
  • Witness and document hold points, inspections, and tests per ITP/QCP (Inspection & Test Plan / Quality Control Plan).
  • Review and validate manufacturer’s specifications, drawings (GA, wiring diagrams, schematics), and field change notices before execution.
  • Maintain daily reports, photo records, punch lists, non conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective actions.
  • Confirm torque values, clearances, and alignment meet specification; verify material certificates, serial numbers, and BOM traceability.
  • Ensure proper cleanliness, moisture control, and contamination prevention practices throughout assembly.
  • Witness field tests (as required): insulation resistance, turns ratio (TTR), winding resistance, power factor/DDF, excitation current, SFRA, CT polarity and ratio, and functional checks of OLTC controls/auxiliaries.
  • Confirm test instruments are within calibration and results meet acceptance criteria; escalate deviations promptly.

Technical Qualifications:
  • Transformer components (core/coil, windings, OLTC/DETC, bushings, conservator, radiators, cooling systems, gauges/relays, CTs/PTs), assembly sequencing, cleanliness and moisture control.
  • Oil handling (vacuum fill, degasification, dehydration), leak prevention, gasket selection/prep, torque practices.
  • Field test witnessing and acceptance criteria familiarity (IR, TTR, winding resistance, PF/DDF, SFRA).

Qualifications:
  • Experience: 5+ years hands- on experience with transformer assembly (medium/large power transformers preferred; distribution transformer experience considered if assembly responsibilities were significant).
  • Exposure to NDT basics (e.g., leak detection, dye penetrant on weld repairs—witness level).
  • Experience with CMMS or quality systems (e.g., NCR/CAPA workflows).
  • Basic familiarity with SCADA/relay interfaces for auxiliaries and controls (witnessing and point-to- to point checks).
  • Certifications: OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E training, Rigging/Signaling, First Aid/CPR.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams; basic multimeter usage for verification.

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!
Feel free to text “Transformer” to 321-418-6672 for faster response.
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