Site Team Leader | Power Transformer Field Services

The Site Team Leader will lead transformer installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance, and field service activities at customer locations throughout the United States. This individual will serve as the lead technical resource onsite, managing technicians, subcontractors, and customer interactions while ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards.

Client Details

Our client is a global provider of power infrastructure and electrical equipment solutions supporting utilities, industrial facilities, renewable energy projects, and large-scale energy transmission and distribution networks. The organization designs, manufactures, installs, commissions, and services critical electrical equipment used to support grid reliability and power system performance worldwide.

Description

• Lead site execution activities for transformer installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Coordinate crews, tools, testing equipment, and subcontractor resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee transformer receiving inspections, assembly, oil processing, wiring, and installation activities in accordance with OEM and industry standards.
• Perform and supervise electrical testing and commissioning activities, including transformer diagnostics and acceptance testing.
• Support energization activities and successful customer turnover of completed projects.
• Serve as the primary technical contact onsite for customers, utilities, EPC contractors, and third-party stakeholders.
• Direct and mentor field technicians while promoting safe work practices and team accountability.
• Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring work quality, schedule adherence, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Investigate equipment issues, warranty claims, and field failures while supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Prepare site reports, commissioning documentation, test records, and project closeout packages.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to field service execution, safety, and operational performance.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience supporting power transformer installation, commissioning, maintenance, or field services.
• Previous experience leading field crews, technicians, or subcontractors on customer sites.
• Strong understanding of transformer commissioning, troubleshooting, and electrical testing methodologies.
• Experience working within utility, substation, power generation, transmission, or electrical infrastructure environments.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout North America.

Preferred Experience

• Utility substation experience, particularly transmission systems 69kV and above.
• OEM transformer field service experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• NETA Level III certification.
• NFPA 70E training and electrical safety expertise.
• Experience with dissolved gas analysis (DGA), transformer monitoring systems, and on-load tap changer service.

Job Offer

• Salary of $125,000 to $150,000 plus bonus
• Health Insurance Premium Covered 100% by Employer
• 401k plus company match available.

Interested? Apply today.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.