Substation Maintenance Assistant

Wabash Valley Power Alliance•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide for the inspection and maintenance of substation facilities, such as power transformers, voltage regulators, circuit reclosers, circuit breakers and related equipment. Assists personnel with substation equipment installation, testing and repair activities including but not limited to the following: Performs external inspections of various types of substation power equipment such as transformers, regulators, circuit breakers and reclosers. Provides substation inspection assistance, limited to, visual, infrared and corona discharge detection from the ground to help identify unsafe conditions or degraded equipment conditions. Records gauge and meter readings from substation instrumentation. Performs preventive maintenance, such as cleaning, painting, tightening, minor adjusting, lubricating, inspecting, testing, making minor part replacements, packing valves, etc. Obtains samples of insulating fluid from transformers and regulators. Interrogate field IED devices to obtain SOE and logs as directed by Engineering Ensure proper inspection, maintenance, and security requirements are met for inventoried equipment spares and mobile substations. Assist in maintaining a stock and non-stock inventory of needed materials and work with the materials department to maintain appropriate inventory levels Responds to system/equipment issues or alarms, performs analysis to determine operability or need for repairs, and advises supervision of unusual system events. Assists other workers with installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of substation facilities with duties, such as handing tools, supplies and materials to other workers; preparing the work area; and cleaning the work area or equipment. May assist with deployment and de-commissioning of Mobile Substations. Drive and operate the various WVPA vehicles, including Chase Vehicles, Bucket Trucks, and Tractor/Trailer Combinations. Ensure safety, security, and compliance requirements are met for all field equipment and personnel.

Requirements

Understanding of mechanical concepts and good mechanical skills.
Able to read and understand the following: electrical one-lines, schematic and wiring diagrams; technical manuals and instruction books; mechanical and civil construction drawings.
Knowledge of Substation and Transmission safety and standard work procedures required.
Knowledgeable in MS Office skills.
Dependable and reliable, and able to work as a member of a team.
Self-motivated with ability to make decisions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to meet Company driving standards, including a valid driver’s license.
Must have and maintain a CDL and DOT Medical Card
Will be required to pass all required Safety/Compliance courses related to substation entry, LOTO, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Substation maintenance and construction preferred.
Previous electric utility substation experience highly desirable.
Computer program application skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs external inspections of various types of substation power equipment such as transformers, regulators, circuit breakers and reclosers.
Provides substation inspection assistance, limited to, visual, infrared and corona discharge detection from the ground to help identify unsafe conditions or degraded equipment conditions.
Records gauge and meter readings from substation instrumentation.
Performs preventive maintenance, such as cleaning, painting, tightening, minor adjusting, lubricating, inspecting, testing, making minor part replacements, packing valves, etc.
Obtains samples of insulating fluid from transformers and regulators.
Interrogate field IED devices to obtain SOE and logs as directed by Engineering
Ensure proper inspection, maintenance, and security requirements are met for inventoried equipment spares and mobile substations.
Assist in maintaining a stock and non-stock inventory of needed materials and work with the materials department to maintain appropriate inventory levels
Responds to system/equipment issues or alarms, performs analysis to determine operability or need for repairs, and advises supervision of unusual system events.
Assists other workers with installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of substation facilities with duties, such as handing tools, supplies and materials to other workers; preparing the work area; and cleaning the work area or equipment.
May assist with deployment and de-commissioning of Mobile Substations.
Drive and operate the various WVPA vehicles, including Chase Vehicles, Bucket Trucks, and Tractor/Trailer Combinations.
Ensure safety, security, and compliance requirements are met for all field equipment and personnel.

Benefits

We offer continuing education, flex time, health benefits, a 401(k) match and pension plan, and much more.
No Sweat - We offer a wellness program that includes a payroll credit for medical insurance, an on-site fitness center for your convenience and extra vacation days for participating. We’ll even throw in a fitness device reimbursement to keep you on track!
Flex Time - Our flexible schedule means you can work in your appointments or family events and maintain a comfortable work-life balance.
Stay in School - We value employees who have a desire to learn, so we provide funds for continuing education. We also offer in-house training and ongoing development through our internal GROW program.
Keep it Casual - When you work for us, you work in comfort. Blue jeans are the norm in our office, and we make them look good!
Work Hard, Play Hard - We reward our employees with generous vacation time, to the tune of up to five weeks off a year. Even our new employees receive credit for prior work experience.

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