The Power Distribution Field Technician will work on electric utility aerial and underground distribution design projects and be responsible for field surveying, data collection, and field notes/sketches. Project types will include data collection of aerial and underground electric network distribution lines. Will work under the supervision of a Project manager, senior designer, and/or engineer.
• Position would be on site daily and generally within 2 hours or less from Richmond, Virginia. Equipment to be used:
o Digital Camera
o Measuring wheel and/or laser range finder, IKE GPS units,
o Smart device, laptop, or mobile phone
o Angle finder
• Perform field review of electric facilities capturing the required information
o Pole Identification Markings (height / class, birthmark)
o Centerline measurements, offsets, Mile Markers (for future permitting use)
o Attachment heights of power equipment, conductors,
o Sketch of site with measurements to nearby obstructions
o Notation of existing equipment
o Obtain GPS location
o Photographs
• Properly file data in the system and provide daily status reports.
o Create folders and download photos
o 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.
