Job Description

MVA Services is seeking an experienced Senior Transformer Technician to join our growing field service team. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of hands-on experience with transformer assembly, vacuum filling, commissioning, repair, and degassing of oil-filled transformers.

This is a full-time, travel-based position requiring extensive travel to customer locations nationwide. The Senior Transformer Technician will work in the field performing transformer installation, maintenance, repair, and related service activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and professionalism.

What You'll Do

• Perform and support the assembly, installation, and commissioning of power transformers.

• Perform vacuum filling and oil processing of oil-filled transformers.

• Perform transformer degassing and related oil-processing activities.

• Complete transformer repairs and re-gasketing.

• Communicate professionally with customers, project managers, and field personnel.

• Follow all company, OSHA, and customer safety requirements.

• Read and interpret transformer blueprints, drawings, and nameplate data.

• Safely operate and work around heavy equipment, lifting equipment, and rigging systems.

• Travel to customer locations throughout the United States to perform field service work.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of transformer field service experience.

• Strong knowledge of transformer oil processing and vacuum filling.

• Hands-on experience with transformer assembly and re-gasketing.

• Experience performing transformer repairs.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and transformer nameplate data.

• OSHA 30-Hour certification.

• Forklift, manlift, and rigging certifications.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel nationwide.

Preferred Qualifications

The following experience and certifications are highly valued:

• Experience working on 765 kV EHV transformers.

• Energized hot-oil reclamation processing experience.

• Electrical testing experience, including:

  • Doble

  • SFRA

  • CT testing

  • TTR

  • Insulation resistance

• Class A CDL.

• Load Tap Changer (LTC) repair experience.

• Crane certification.

Schedule & Travel

• Full-time

• Work location: On the road / customer job sites nationwide

• 12-hour shifts

• Overtime after 40 hours

• Double time on Sundays

• Triple time on holidays

Benefits

MVA Services offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• 401(k)

• 100% 401(k) company match on the first 6%

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability

• Paid time off

About MVA Services

MVA Services is a field service corporation dedicated to servicing the transformer market up to 765 kV for electric utility and industrial customers.

Our people are our greatest asset. We are looking for motivated, skilled professionals who take pride in their work and want to be part of a team that is helping MVA Services grow.

At MVA Services, you can make a difference.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Relay Testing
• Hi-Pot (High Potential) / High Voltage Testing
• High Voltage Systems
• Forklift Licensed
• Rigging & Load Handling
• Field Service Readiness
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Multimeter
• Overhead Crane
• Forklifts