Journeyman Systems Technician /Systems Technician - System Protection - Durant

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative•Durant, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position may be filled at either the Journeyman Systems Technician or Systems Technician level. Under the direct supervision of the Systems Technicians Supervisor, the technician supports electrical, electronic, and communications systems used to control, protect, and maintain the transmission system. Technicians specialize in one area while supporting the other as needed; areas include electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays, substation automation, and metering. Duties include maintaining, repairing, installing, and calibrating specialized equipment. The role focuses on system protection, including metering, relaying, and substation automation. The technician configures and programs meters and relays, interprets device and system data, resolves system problems, commissions and tests switch stations and substations, and documents work for reliability and applicable NERC compliance. The position also supports communications functions, coordinates clearances and switching orders with Transmission Operators, may oversee contractors, maintains a safe work environment, and may train other personnel. The position requires living within a 30-mile radius of the specified work location. Work schedules may include overtime, weekends, holidays, extensive overnight travel, and overnight travel on short notice. The role is safety-sensitive and involves work outdoors in varying weather, indoors in temperature extremes, in confined spaces, near high voltages, and at night. Physical requirements include extended sitting, standing, and walking; lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying 50 pounds or more; climbing; working at heights; and performing tasks in varied positions while handling tools and equipment.

Requirements

For the Journeyman Systems Technician level: an associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in a related field, or five years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus at least one year at the Systems Technician level; completion of a recognized system protection apprenticeship program also qualifies.
For the Systems Technician level: an associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in a related field, or five years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; completion of a recognized system protection apprenticeship program also qualifies.
Experience may be substituted for education at a rate of two years of experience for one year of education.
Troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills related to a wide range of communications equipment, including experience with one or more of communications systems, metering, protective relaying, and EMS/SCADA systems.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively to other employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions in situations with limited standardization.
Experience using a personal computer running Microsoft Office applications.
Maintain a current and valid State of Oklahoma driver's license.
Live within a 30-mile radius of the specified work location.
Meet the stated physical and environmental requirements, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience with software applications used for communication, programming, and testing of systems.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and calibrate components used for metering, relaying, and substation automation, including systems that transmit data to the Energy Management System or applicable automation system.
Resolve system problem requests from Operations, Engineering, and Transmission & Distribution Services personnel in an efficient and timely manner.
Configure and program meters and relays, and interpret their data to resolve problems with devices, the transmission system, or substations.
Conduct commissioning tests at new or existing switch stations and substations, and document testing to support system reliability and applicable NERC compliance.
Direct or oversee contractors installing metering, relaying, or related components, ensuring proper installation and documentation during commissioning.
Perform communications-related duties as needed to support communications functions.
Maintain tools, equipment, and the work environment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition; follow OSHA and WFEC safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate clearances and switching orders with Transmission Operators to ensure safe operations.
Participate in training to maintain job-related knowledge and skills.
Train other personnel in the use of specifically assigned equipment as required.
Support Systems Technicians in the other specialty area as required.
Document work for applicable NERC compliance requirements.