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Halifax EMC is seeking a skilled and motivated Substation and Systems Technician to support the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of substation, metering, and communication systems. 

• Assist in construction, upgrades, and maintenance of substations
• Perform inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance on substation equipment
• Troubleshoot wiring, controls, and line devices
• Install and maintain circuit reclosers, voltage regulators, and capacitor banks
• Support AMI system equipment and field components
• Maintain and repair SCADA, radio, and telecommunication systems
• Participate in solar plant inspections and mobile substation setup
• Serve on-call as needed and engage in ongoing technical training

• High school diploma required
• 2–5 years of experience with substation equipment, transformers, AMI systems, and line reclosers
• Working knowledge of computers, basic electricity, and measurement tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
• Valid NC driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in varying weather conditions

About Halifax Electric Membership Corporation

Halifax Electric Membership Corporation is an electric distribution cooperative serving approximately 12,250 meters and 1,730 miles of line in a four-county area (Halifax, Nash, Warren and Martin Counties) in northeastern North Carolina. Halifax EMC's service area includes two popular lake communities, Lake Gaston and Kerr Lake. The system is primarily residential and agricultural, with a growing industrial sector. The main headquarters are approximately one hour from Raleigh, North Carolina.

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