Substation Technician Apprentice I

City of Lubbock•402 Municipal Drive Lubbock, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist in constructing, energizing, troubleshooting, testing protective relaying and control schemes, and maintaining NERC Compliance in substations and transmission systems, including SCADA system that monitors status, telemetry, and control the electric distribution and transmission systems. Assist in the installation, testing, maintenance, operation and modification of the communication processors and equipment, battery systems, fiber optic multiplexers, substation equipment, metering system.

Requirements

Completion of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License prior to employment
Must obtain a Texas Class “A” CDL driver’s license within 60 days of employment
Basic knowledge of general Substation construction and maintenance procedures
Basic knowledge of Substation safety regulations
Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and other programs associated with maintaining a substation or substation equipment
Learn relay systems, automatic changeover devices, control and printed circuits, supervisory control systems, fiber optics, and voltage regulating devices
Work with oil and oil filled equipment
Work within enclosed spaces
Read, understand, and follow departmental safety rules and safe work procedures
Work courteously with other employees and customers
Frequently stand and walk during the shift
Frequently climb ladders, stairs, and inclined surfaces
Comfortably work at heights up to 50 feet
Frequently bend and kneel to read meters and pick up tools
Continuously lift up to 25 pounds, frequently lift up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds
Frequently push and pull objects such as wire and panels
Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and flex at the knees in order to work in manholes, lift meters, and lift tools
Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing
Frequently reach above, at, and below should height
Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to drive and operate equipment

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates CPR, First Aid and ability to perform bucket truck rescue, confined space rescue, and to follow all City safety rules and regulations

Responsibilities

Assists with construction, maintenance and the operation of all aspects related to Electric Substations
Assists other electric utility substation technicians in safely installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical equipment, and SCADA in substations
Assists substation technicians in construction of substations and the commissioning of new stations
Assists with breaker maintenance, testing, change outs and additions
Assists with relay maintenance, testing, change outs and additions, including maintenance and testing to maintain NERC compliance
Assists with transformer maintenance, testing, change outs and additions
Assists with performing battery maintenance to maintain NERC compliance
Assists with installing security for the stations and control buildings
Assist in the pulling and terminating of control wiring in control house and switchgear
Assist in the installation, preparation, and termination of fiber optic cables, including OPGW and ADSS
Assists in specific work techniques to assure tasks are accomplished in a safe, efficient manner
Complies with and follows departmental safety adherence to safety rules and regulations
Readily available and willing to perform periodic overtime work
Portrays a positive image to employees, customers, developers, contractors and the general public at all times
Regular and punctual attendance
Demonstrates CPR, First Aid and ability to perform bucket truck rescue, confined space rescue, and to follow all City safety rules and regulations
Performs other duties as assigned