Journeyman Station Meter & Relay Technician
About The Position
A Journeyman Meter and Relay Technician is a journeyman with a working knowledge of substation protection, control, and metering equipment. They install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair substation equipment which includes, but is not limited to electromechanical, solid state and microprocessor protective relays, indicating and KWH/KW meters, recording instruments including sequential event recorders and digital fault recorders, controls to all substation apparatus including breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitors, reactors and all associated equipment, and remote control equipment including various forms of SCADA. They perform testing on substation apparatus such as power factor testing, transformer turns ratio testing, megger testing and other analytical tests as assigned. They operate substation equipment, including switching and grounding. They are expected to follow safety rules and company standards. They may work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas, may work with bucket and boom trucks. They may work independently or with others, occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions, and be responsible for tools, test equipment, and vehicles. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
Requirements
- A high school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Has successfully completed an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent program.
- 4+ years experience in the meter & relay trade.
- Must pass a pre-qualifying skills test.
- Good driving record.
- Physical exam required.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair substation equipment
- Perform testing on substation apparatus such as power factor testing, transformer turns ratio testing, megger testing and other analytical tests
- Operate substation equipment, including switching and grounding
- Follow safety rules and company standards
- Work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas
- Work with bucket and boom trucks
- Work independently or with others
- Occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions
- Be responsible for tools, test equipment, and vehicles
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option.
- Life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
