P&C Electrician C-A
About The Position
Perform work associated with the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of protection and control devices and related equipment under direct, immediate, or general supervision. Equipment includes digital and electromechanical relays, intelligent electronic devices, station disturbance and digital fault recorders, oscillographs and event recorders, RTUs, station SCADA systems, statistical load metering, telemetering, and transducers. Install, maintain, and operate power line carriers, tone, pilot wire, fiber, and associated protection and control communications equipment. Respond to emergency call-outs and coordinate prompt restoration of customer service as required. Duties may include related and incidental work and may be performed under differing levels of supervision according to operating conditions. The position assists with testing, calibration, troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and operation of protection, control, measurement, communications, and other assigned equipment and systems. It also involves supervised switching, maintaining test and automotive equipment, preparing records and reports, and complying with company safety and operating rules, NERC requirements, and environmental compliance practices. An associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or a related technology field is required, or equivalent education and/or qualifying technical military training and work experience. No previous work experience is required. Considerable travel and overtime may be required. Candidates must successfully complete a Physical Abilities Test, hold and maintain a valid state driver’s license, and live within 35 miles/40 roadway miles of the service location. The listed compensation range is $34.07–$62.38.
Requirements
- Associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or a related technology field, or equivalent education and/or qualifying technical military training and work experience; equivalency is determined by the hiring manager.
- No previous work experience is required.
- Must be able and willing to acquire the knowledge and skills for the key P&C Electrician A job and qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
- Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and meet vehicle operation requirements under federal and/or state law.
- Must live within 35 miles or 40 roadway miles of the service location.
- Must meet the physical requirements: lift 60 pounds from floor/ground to waist; carry 50 pounds for 20 feet; lift 30 pounds to chest level and 30 pounds to eye level; walk a cumulative mile over an 8-hour shift; climb and work at heights of 20 feet or higher on a ladder/structure; and ascend to and work in a bucket/lift at 100 feet or higher (tested at 60 feet).
- Must be able to discriminate between colors; this ability is tested.
- Considerable travel and overtime may be required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with acceptance and installation tests on protection, control, and measurement devices and associated station equipment.
- Periodically test protection and control devices and equipment, and test them as required.
- Calibrate protection and control devices and equipment according to a pre-established schedule and as required.
- Assist with diagnosing equipment trouble, mis-operation, or damage; help take corrective action to repair equipment and prevent recurrence.
- Use a computer device to test and calibrate equipment and retrieve data from protection and control devices.
- Assist with installation, maintenance, and operation of power line carriers, station SCADA, and associated communications equipment or cables.
- Perform switching under direct supervision of qualified personnel and following direction from the proper operating authority.
- Assist with installation, maintenance, and operation of new and added equipment or systems as assigned.
- Maintain test and automotive equipment in good working order so work can be performed safely and efficiently throughout the system.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and drawings as required.
- Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
- Perform duties in accordance with company safety rules and operating regulations, NERC requirements, environmental compliance, and applicable practices.
- Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
- Respond to emergency call-outs and coordinate prompt restoration of customer service as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
