1803 ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC
Website:
1803electric.coop
Job details:
Job Details
Status
open
End Date
Until Filled
Category
Substation Technician
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Job Description
The Substation Technician provides for the operation, installation, testing, checkout and maintenance of substation and associated equipment on the 1803 system. Responsible for working safely while following all safety rules, procedures, and guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs maintenance on substation equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, voltage regulators, reclosers, mobile substations, load tap changers, station batteries and chargers, capacitor banks, circuit switchers, motor operators, and associated equipment.
- Performs and/or assists in the installation, testing, checkout of all new substation equipment.
- Performs routine inspection of substations, switching stations, and capacitor bank equipment.
- Develops and updates maintenance procedures along with maintaining equipment records in area of responsibility.
- Provides key insights and suggestions on the buildout of any protective systems across the 1803 territory.
- Ensures proper alarm and diagnostics monitoring is in place and functioning.
- Makes recommendations for procurement of maintenance equipment, tools, parts, and training.
- Regularly travels to various sites to perform tasks or inspect equipment and systems.
- Coordinates and monitors contractors’ activities when required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Willingly accepts range of assignments. Exhibits a “can do” attitude toward future challenges.
- Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems.
- Complete understanding of one-line diagrams and engineering drawings and schematics.
- Skilled in using substation test equipment and documentation to diagnose equipment problems and effect repairs, or to ensure proper performance of equipment.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions required on job sites.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to manage assigned work responsibilities in an independent manner.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (e.g. reports, emails, presentations).
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with others, both inside and outside the organization.
- Ability to think logically and independently to accomplish the goals of the organization.
- Ability to obtain a Class “A” commercial driver’s license from the State of Louisiana.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree in Electronic Technology, or equivalent. Education can be substituted with suitable work experience
- Must hold a valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel.
- The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds.
- The employee may be required to travel overnight to regional and national destinations.
- The employee is frequently required to work at substations and other outdoor facilities in the ambient environment.
- May be required to work outside normal hours.
Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment
We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.
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