Load Tap Changer Systems Technologist & Training Lead

Job Description

Job Description Load Tap Changer Systems Technologist & Training Lead

Picture the start of your shift at 6:00 AM in our Dallas facility: you review the day's overhaul plan for an LTC, confirm test equipment is calibrated, and then split your time between bench work and guiding a group of learners through a hands-on module. By early afternoon, you're validating alarms and interlocks on a control cabinet and wrapping up with a concise test report and updates to a training SOP. If that balance of precision work and teaching energizes you, you'll thrive here.

Where you'll work and when

• Location: Dallas, TX
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:45 PM
• Employment Type: Full-Time

What you'll tackle Technical Operations

• Assemble, disassemble, repair, and overhaul Load Tap Changers (LTCs) to exacting standards.
• Perform electrical and mechanical diagnostics, including Hi-Pot, TTR, Ductor, and Megger testing.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and control drawings.
• Verify control systems, alarms, interlocks, CT wiring, and auxiliary circuits before release.
• Uphold quality criteria and comply with all safety procedures.

Training & Knowledge Transfer

• Deliver classroom sessions and hands-on labs for employees, service teams, and customers.
• Create and maintain training materials, work instructions, SOPs, and technical manuals.
• Assess learners via practical demonstrations and knowledge checks.
• Act as the subject matter expert on LTC systems, practices, and controls.

Continuous Improvement

• Author clear technical reports and testing documentation.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and training impact.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales to enhance products and processes.

What you bring Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years working with power transformers and LTCs.
• Background in transformer maintenance, assembly, testing, or field service.
• Strong troubleshooting capability and clear technical documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Technical degree or certification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electromechanical Technology.
• Experience training or mentoring technicians in a technical setting.
• Familiarity with multiple LTC manufacturers.

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced proficiency in LTC repair, maintenance, and diagnostics.
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment and control systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail and a safety-first mindset.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Operate hand tools and light machinery.
• Occasional travel to support customer or company locations.