Diagnostic Test Technician (DTT) thru Senior

Oncor Electric Delivery•Big Spring, TX

5d•$86,328 - $131,300

About The Position

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business headquartered in Dallas, Texas. It operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses across more than 145,000 miles of lines. The Diagnostic Test Technician (DTT) performs diagnostic testing on system equipment, analyzes test data, documents results, and recommends actions to support safe and reliable equipment service. The role includes testing substation equipment and batteries, maintaining and troubleshooting test equipment, and carrying out switching operations safely. The senior-level role also coordinates and directs others assisting with testing, trains staff, maintains test-result records and databases, and analyzes equipment condition to plan further testing. Senior technicians must be willing and able to travel for training and support elsewhere in the company and to respond to routine and emergency call-outs. The position requires completion of DTT Required Objectives training, keeping current with diagnostic requirements and related technology, and completing assigned work accurately and on time. The salary range is $86,328–$131,300. Relocation is available.

Requirements

Basic understanding and working knowledge of electrical circuit theory and computer skills.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Effective problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication skills.
For DTT: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and 12 months of transmission field or prior related industry experience working with high-voltage electrical equipment; alternatively, an associate degree in an electrical technology field may be accepted in lieu of these requirements.
For DTT Senior: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and 3 or more years of related experience working with high-voltage electrical equipment; alternatively, an associate degree in an electrical technology field may be accepted in lieu of these requirements.
For the senior level, willingness and ability to travel for training and to assist in other areas of the company, and to respond to routine and emergency call-outs.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with 1 or more years of experience working directly with a Diagnostic Test Technician are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform tests on the insulating medium of substation equipment, including power factor, dielectric breakdown, moisture content, total combustible gas, and dissolved gases.
Perform diagnostic testing and troubleshooting on station batteries and battery chargers, and facilitate repairs or replacements to support reliable direct-current power to substation equipment.
Record and analyze test results, including trend analysis, to assess equipment suitability for return to service or identify needed repairs.
Develop wiring diagrams from equipment schematics to depict test circuits for subsequent installation and testing activities.
Check out, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair test equipment as needed.
Perform switching operations and initiate actions to restore service at transmission and distribution substations so testing can be performed safely without interrupting customer service.
Help evaluate new test equipment and computer systems or programs for compliance with company standards and testing requirements.
Prepare and process required documentation so results are clear and appropriate actions are taken.
Perform work in accordance with established safety procedures.
At the senior level, direct and coordinate the work of others assisting in diagnostic testing.
At the senior level, prepare power equipment for testing by grounding, disconnecting, reconnecting, and ungrounding it, and make necessary minor repairs.
At the senior level, provide classroom and field training on diagnostic testing when called upon.
At the senior level, maintain test-result records and computer databases so historical information is available for trend analysis.
At the senior level, analyze test data to determine whether and when suspect equipment needs additional testing.
At the senior level, use a computer-based maintenance scheduler to ensure equipment is tested at appropriate intervals and results are retained for future reference.
At the senior level, travel for training and to assist in other company areas, and respond to routine and emergency call-outs.
Complete DTT Required Objectives training requirements, stay current with diagnostic requirements and related technology, and complete workload accurately and on time.