POWER SYSTEM TECHNICIAN 1ST CLASS

Versant Power • Presque Isle, ME

119d

About The Position

This position services, maintains, and installs switchboard electrical apparatus, substation equipment, supervisory control equipment, Bangor Underground Distribution, URD, revenue metering equipment, and Tele-communication equipment. Also performs the installation, change-out, removal, testing, repairing, and troubleshooting of all types of self-contained watt hour metering systems, transformer rated watt hour metering systems, instrument transformers used for metering, and watt hour recording systems such solid state pulse recorders. Performs tasks related to the Company’s Revenue Protection Program.

Requirements

• Two (2) Year associate’s degree in electrical Power from an accredited trade school or equivalent education and experience is required.
• Non degree candidates will be required to satisfactorily pass a qualification exam to determine hiring eligibility.
• Must be proficient in and complete the necessary detailed progression steps to advance to this position.
• Current valid Maine driver’s license is required, and position requires the incumbent to acquire and maintain a valid State of Maine Class A Commercial Driver’s license within six (6) months of employment, with Tanker and Hazardous Material endorsements within one year of employment.
• Participation is required in Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing Program as prescribed by the US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Part 382, including pre-employment and random testing.
• Position requires identity verification and seven-year criminal background check with update at least every seven years pursuant to NERC standards.
• Satisfactory completion of IBEW Apprenticeship training program or equivalent required.
• In accordance with the provisions of Article VIII, Section 4 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, acceptance for the position will require the successful applicant to reside within a 25-mile radius of the respective divisional headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Maintains thorough knowledge of the Safety procedures and performs the work accordingly.
• Responsible for proper use, operation and maintenance of tools, test equipment and vehicles assigned to the job.
• Perform all duties of the lower rated jobs in the Power System Tech. job progression.
• Assist in the training of employees in lower classifications.
• Installs, maintains and troubleshoots all meter connected telecommunication systems.
• Maintains working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and local ordinances where applicable with respect to the installation of electric meters and service entrances and related equipment and to locate and inspect service installations for conformity to these regulations.
• Ability to work with and read electrical diagrams.
• Assists with the installation, maintenance, and testing of revenue metering systems.
• Discusses metering installations and related equipment with customers, engineers and contractors, as required.
• Works with and coordinates with Division personnel to assure continuity of job completion.
• Install and wire switchboard equipment.
• Install and maintain underground ducts, cables, transformers, switches, etc.
• Erect substations and install equipment.
• Repair and adjust regulators, switches, transformers and other electrical equipment.
• Test and filter transformer, regulator and switch oil.
• Paint transformers, regulators, switch houses, steel structures, etc.
• May act as Power Technician Lead Worker during sickness, vacations, and leave of regular Lead Worker.
• Prepares and maintains, in an accurate and legible manner, the necessary records in connection with the work, including Cascade Data Base work orders.
• Perform Switching & Tagging duties throughout all the Company’s transmission & distribution service territory.
• May assist in performing maintenance and troubleshooting on the company’s diesel engines and engine control schemes.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of the Company's Standard Requirements for 'Electric Service and Meter Installations', Metering Construction Standards, and Field Operating Procedures pertaining to the assignment.
• Provide support services and job oversight for external service providers performing maintenance and capital work throughout the Company’s service territory.
• Remains familiar with the Company's industrial, commercial and residential rates, handle customer inquiries relative to electric service high bill complaints, and deal courteously with all customers.
• Performs work associated with the Company’s Revenue Protection Program and adheres to confidentiality requirements.
• Works in accordance with the documented environmental procedures, instructions, and specific responsibilities as defined in individual procedures and instructions. Reports problems or deviations associated with environmental issues and the Environmental Management System (EMS) to the Environmental Department.

Benefits

• In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree