Journeyman Systems Technician /Systems Technician - System Protection - Elk City

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative•Elk City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position may be filled as either a Journeyman Systems Technician - System Protection or a Systems Technician - System Protection. 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 but may be required to support the other specialty area. 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 installation, repair, and calibration of metering, relaying, and substation automation components; configuration and programming of meters and relays; and interpreting device data to address issues involving equipment, the transmission system, or substations. The technician conducts commissioning tests, documents work for NERC compliance where applicable, resolves requests from Operations, Engineering, and Transmission & Distribution Services, and may direct or oversee contractors. The position also supports communications work and coordinates with Transmission Operators on clearances and switching orders. The incumbent must live within a 30-mile radius of the specified work location. Schedules may require overtime, weekends, holidays, extensive overnight travel, and overnight travel on short notice. This is a safety-sensitive position and requires meeting all stated physical and environmental requirements.

Requirements

For the Systems Technician level: an associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in a related field, five years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; completion of a recognized system protection apprenticeship also qualifies.
For the Journeyman Systems Technician level: the Systems Technician education and experience qualifications, plus a minimum of one year at the Systems Technician level; completion of a recognized system protection apprenticeship also qualifies.
Education and experience may be substituted 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 in 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 with other employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, 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 physical and environmental requirements described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and calibrate components for metering, protective relaying, and substation automation, including equipment that transmits data to the Energy Management System or applicable automation system.
Configure and program meters and relays and interpret their data to resolve issues involving devices, the transmission system, or substations.
Resolve system problem requests from Operations, Engineering, and Transmission & Distribution Services personnel efficiently and in a timely manner.
Conduct commissioning tests of 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, and related components, ensuring proper installation and documentation.
Perform communications-related duties as needed.
Maintain tools, equipment, and the work environment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition; follow OSHA and WFEC safety rules and procedures.
Coordinate with Transmission Operators on clearances and switching orders to ensure safe operations.
Participate in training to maintain current knowledge and skills and train other personnel on specifically assigned equipment as required.
Support Systems Technicians in the other specialty area as needed and document work required for NERC compliance.