Job description

Virginia Transformer is “An engineering firm that makes transformers.”

We are the largest US owned manufacturer of power transformers in North America and have supported the reliability and resilience of our country’s electric grid for more than 50 years. We produce power transformers for all application – involving power generation transmission and distribution, and specialty, for industrial, utility and green energy generation.

The company is experiencing steady and sustained growth and serves practically every part of US industry from its 4 (soon to be 6!) state-of-the-art North American facilities. We are actively looking for individuals who want to be part of a high-growth company and who want to share in the pride we have in ensuring American manufacturing continues to flourish. Without reliable power, manufacturing cannot operate. That is where we – and you – come in. Join us.

US Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm said, “With what Virginia Transformer is doing, they are at the center of how we’re going to build out the backbone of our clean energy future.”

A Test Technician (TT) test transformers, switchgear, control components and circuits to assure compliance with VTC and industry standards and customer specifications. The TT inspects products before and after assembly for conformance. This person must excel in resolution of technical problems, work to implement continuous improvement projects; reduce cost and cycle time; resolve production issues and suggest improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine tests (such as ratio, phase rotation, resistance, impedance, and loss measurements, power factor, Megger, etc.)
• Perform high voltage tests on transformers and switchgear. (Ex. Impulse, partial discharge, hypot, double induction, etc.)
• Sample oil from main tank and transformers to perform di-electric test. Send out samples for other special tests.
• Perform pre-assembly ratio tests.
• Troubleshoot test failures
• Inspect assembly procedures to maintain quality. Inspection includes Engineering drawings, outlines and designs, mechanical dimensions, electrical wiring, and overall appearance of the product.
• Write Non-Conforming Reports (NCR) when necessary. Follow-up through correction and approval before stamping approval for shipping.
• Maintain records of all work.
• Prepare test folders/reports submission for approval

Qualifications/Requirements

• 1 year relevant experience in QC, electrical troubleshooting and testing or electrician’s helper experience in medium voltage
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and good communication skills, both oral and written,
• Ability to work with mechanical and electrical blueprints throughout the production process.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques, processes and related work experience using essential tools and equipment.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, evening / off shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Prefer 2 year Engineering technology degree or equivalent experience required.
• Prefer the candidate have manufacturing experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Willingly accepts job challenges and work under stress or pressure
• Strong mechanical skills
• Self-starter - able to work with minimal direction or supervision
• Strong knowledge of operations such as inspection, testing, repair, investigation, and reporting on various types of transformers including both liquid filled and dry transformers

Abilities

• Craftsmanship – The pride one puts into each and every product they produce.
• Maintain Focus – The ability to handle repetition and function under pressure or stress.
• Hand – Eye Coordination — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions.
• Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Near Vision — The ability to read gauges and counter devices at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Stamina – Stand for long periods

Tools & Technology

• Calibrated resistance measuring equipment — Insulation resistance testers; Wheatstone bridges
• Mallets — Rawhide hammers; Rubber mallets
• Stripping tools — Wire strippers
• Voltage or current meters — Digital voltage meters; Test lamps
• Wire cutters — Wire cutting tools; Wire snips

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• COVID vaccination required

Experience:

• Electrical: 1 year (Required)

EEO Policy: Virginia Georgia Transformer is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of the Company’s EEO commitment, we will also provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law. The Company will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of the job unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense—i.e., an undue hardship. If you seek an accommodation because of a medical condition or impairment, or related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, please notify Human Resources so we can evaluate your request.

VTC is an EEO/Veterans/Disability/Drug-Free Employer

About Virginia Transformer

Virginia Transformer (VTC) and Georgia Transformer Corp is “the engineering firm that makes transformers”. With a history in custom-design and construction of power transformers since 1971, we have firmly established ourselves as the leading U.S. owned transformer manufacturers. Our four state-of-the-art North American facilities produce power transformers for any conceivable application – GSU, substations, auto-transformers, grounding transformers, drive duty, rectifier, exciter, voltage regulator, just to name a few – and our product line runs all the way from 300 KVA up to 400 MVA /345 kV class for core type liquid filled, 1,400 MVA / 500kV shell type liquid filled and up to 20 MVA/35 kV for dry-type.

Looking for individuals who want to be part of a high-growth company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We are a fully vaccinated facility. We require our employees to be vaccinated prior to their first day of employment.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Roanoke, VA 24012: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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