Substation Apparatus Technician Apprentice
About The Position
Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with electric distribution cooperatives and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to nearly a million electricity consumers across roughly 200,000 square miles of the West. Founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity, Tri-State is now headquartered in Westminster, Colo., employing approximately 1,000 people across five states. Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas, hydropower, wind, and solar. This power reaches members via a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and almost 6,000 miles of high voltage transmission lines. As a member-owned and -governed cooperative, every member has a voice and an equal vote in the future of Tri-State.
Requirements
- Satisfactory work record.
- Successfully pass the Transmission Technical Apprentice Qualification Test with a 75% or better score.
- Successfully pass the Transmission Substation Technician and Substation Apparatus Technician Practical (hands-on) Test with a 75% or better score.
- Must have and maintain, or be able to obtain within 6 months, a valid Colorado Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement, and no Air Brake restrictions.
- Must have and maintain, or be able to obtain and maintain a First Aid and CPR Certification within 6 months of hire, and have the ability to perform First Aid and CPR.
- May be required to complete a successful Background Check.
- If background check is not completed, will be required to complete a Personal Risk Assessment and Fair Credit Reporting Act Form.
Responsibilities
- Willingness to work in and around high voltages common to the electrical utility industry.
- Willingness to accept overnight travel up to 75% of working time.
- Reside within 60 minutes response time from your regular reporting location.
- Willingness and ability to work extra and irregular hours as the utility needs may require.
- Willingness and ability to work under unusual or special working conditions such as storms, extreme temperatures, winds, darkness, etc.
- Sufficient knowledge and skill in the safe use of basic hand tools, power tools, electrical and electronic tools, and electronic test equipment.
- Willingness and ability to climb steel structures and work at various heights.
- Ability to work in confined areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
