Substation Technician A, B or Trainee

PPL Corporation•Lexington, KY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform routine maintenance and installation work in high voltage electrical substations. Assist higher classifications in Substation Construction & Maintenance (SC&M) in performance of their assigned work and develop the skills needed to progress to higher classifications.

Requirements

Position may be filled at the Substation Technician A, B, or Trainee level based on the successful candidate’s background, education, and experience.
In addition, a minimum of a two-year degree in a pertinent electromechanical/electronics discipline is required. Successful participation and completion of electromechanical/electronics training received from the military may be considered in lieu of a two year degree.
Work experience directly associated with substation maintenance and testing may be considered in lieu of a two year degree. Such maintenance and testing will include, but not be limited to, medium/high voltage transformer, circuit breaker, circuit recloser, protective relays, and regulators utilizing specialized test equipment and procedures. Such test equipment would include, but not be limited to, Power Factor Test set (Doble preferred), Megohm meter, TTR meter, Micro-ohm meter, high potential test set, circuit breaker timer, current transformer test set, and recloser test set.
Must be successfully recommended from EEI test.
Must have good mathematical, literacy, and communications skills.
Successful applicant must have a valid driver's license and be certifiable under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Employee must qualify within a reasonable period for a Commercial driver's license (Class A) with the following endorsement: air brakes, tankers, and hazardous materials.
Must live within 30 mile radius of report location or be willing to relocate.
Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory performance in this position.
Must be able to work outdoors with exposure to elements (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.).
Must have good vision and hearing.
Must have the ability to distinguish colors, and subtle shape and size differences.
Must be able to lift 75 lbs. from the ground to the height of 30 inches and 60 lbs. from waist level to chest on a routine basis; typical items that must be lifted include but are not limited to tools, materials, parts, insulators.
Must be able to climb up and down stairs and vertical and inclined ladders unassisted on a daily basis.
Must have good manual dexterity and be able to use hand and power tools.
Exposure to traffic and considerable exposure to high voltage equipment with very high current potential.

Responsibilities

Learn to identify and use the materials, tools, equipment and various voltages used in substation construction and maintenance work.
Learn to operate mobile and communications equipment.
Learn basic knots and riggings as well as tensile strengths of ropes, slings, and winch lines.
Police vehicle, storeroom, work materials and job area.
Check tools and equipment for wear or damage.
Develop attitude of safety in work environment anticipating and reacting to hazards as presented
Learn OSHA and Company safety rules.
Learn CPR and First Aid.
Accept delivery and make disbursements of work materials.
Develop skills in time and material accounting procedures.
Learn to prepare materials, provide aid and anticipate needs of co-workers in the installation and/or maintenance of equipment.