Responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of substations, assisting with supervision and training of others, and carrying out work order assignments. The position requires a high level of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership, as well as compliance with safety policies, practices, and procedures.
Requirements
- Maintain all components associated with the efficient operation of assigned substations, both energized and de-energized.
- Assist with the supervision and training of others in all types of construction and maintenance of electrical equipment in substations and in the maintenance of the substation yard.
- Carry out work order assignments, interpret prints, and prepare daily time sheets, material tickets, and field and inspection reports as required.
- Serve as lead technician and assist in directing the work of crew for the routing and execution of jobs assigned, and planning and laying out the specific work assignments on the job.
- Maintain a first-aid card and the ability to perform first aid.
- Responsible for observance of safety rules by all co-workers.
- Maintain a Chauffeur or Class?A? driver's license and operate automotive equipment.
- Set up safe clearance with dispatchers and operating personnel.
- Assist with supervising crew in specifically assigned location in coordination with direction from senior or foreman level substation technician.
- Responsible for appraising condition of the substation equipment, such as transformers, switchgear, switchboards, associated electrical control systems, wiring, busses, etc., while performing regular duties and for advising the proper people of any defects or conditions that need attention.
- Responsible for prompt restoration of service during outage.
- Responsible for having all equipment maintained in ready-working condition.
- Do any other work of equal or lessor skill within the capabilities of the individual to meet emergencies or other operating needs.
- Adhere to company policies, programs and procedures as well as Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Corporation (NERC), Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) standards and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Short Term Disability (STD)
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Paid Leave Benefits
