Dashiell Corporation

Senior Technician

LocationGonzales, LA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.


Job Title: Senior Technician

Job Location: 2727 South Darla Ave., Gonzales, LA 70737


Primary Function

The Senior Technician will perform electrical testing, maintenance, and start-ups of high voltage substations. Senior Technicians have responsibility as crew leads, serving as a point of contact with clients and ensuring safe work practices on each job.


Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

Perform electrical testing services on power apparatus, substations, and switchgear included (but not limited to) the following:
Protective relays and relaying systems
Circuit breakers
Power transformers
Current and potential transformers
Meters, transducers, and power system metering
Power Cables
Grounding Systems
Motors and Motor Starters
Station Batteries and Chargers
Alarm Systems and Annunciators
Personal Protective Equipment
Perform troubleshooting and problem identification and analysis. Make recommendations regarding corrective action and/or repairs
Generate technical reports detailing services provided, problems found, and corrective action taken or recommended
Represent the company in a professional manner with regard to communicating and interfacing with clients
Communicate effectively with the company management team on a regular basis regarding project status and the scheduling of manpower and equipment
Make safety a top priority at all times, realizing that the company has Zero Tolerance for those who do otherwise
Conduct safety meetings and complete JSTA’s
Other duties as required


Minimum Qualifications / Experience

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent is preferred. Minimum Ten plus years of electrical testing, maintenance, and start-up of high voltage substations is required.


Possess Skills In The Following Areas

Previous experience performing low, medium, and high voltage switching operations for various equipment in various substation configurations
Ability to understand, comprehend, and explain one-line, three-line, AC/DC schemes, connection diagrams, specific circuits, and transformer configurations
Experience using applicable programming/testing software as it relates to protective relaying
Previous metering experience testing ammeters, voltmeters, frequency meters, & power factor meters
Understand the purpose of and perform basic current & potential transformer tests, capacitor bank tests, and ground grid tests
Understand different types of transducers and the purpose of each
Proven knowledge of Vacuum versus Air Circuit Breakers
Understand the difference between Oil & Gas circuit breakers
Basic knowledge of Line Terminal Equipment within a substation
Ability to define typical AC & DC fundamentals
Working knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, ICEA, and NETA standards
Demonstrated knowledge of the Power Triangle
Basic knowledge of electrical components, devices, and symbols
Proven communication skills, both oral and written, to convey thoughts, and facts to a diverse group of individuals including administrators, engineers, and senior management.
Ability to work effectively and lead others in a team based environment
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Ability to work safely in hazardous situations within high voltage substations, petrochemical plants, refineries and other safety critical locations
Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Must have, or be able to obtain, a TWIC card
Must pass pre-employment Drug, Alcohol and Background Checks; must continue to pass all random and client required Drug, Alcohol and Background Checks
Ability to travel up to 50% required
Flexibility for frequent overtime


Physical Requirements

Work situations will require an adjusted work schedule, possibly long days, evening/weekend hours in order to meet customer requirements
Must be able to work on feet throughout the work shift
At times will be required to work in austere working conditions
Be able to properly lift up to 50 lbs.
Travel to job sites is required.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.

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