Substation Technician Apprentice - Journey

Sunflower•KS, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, a generation and transmission utility serving central and western Kansas, is seeking a Substation Technician Apprentice–Journey. The position supports substations in Pratt, Kansas, and surrounding areas, with reasonable response times. It involves hands-on outdoor work inspecting, installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing substation equipment in a safety-first environment. Hired applicants will be placed into the Sunflower Substation Apprenticeship Program based on relevant experience and education. The program provides training and experience to build technical expertise.

Requirements

For the Apprentice level: two-year post-high-school technical certification in industrial electrical, instrument and control, or electronics; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For the Journey level: two-year post-high-school technical certification in industrial electrical, instrument and control, or electronics and four years of electric utility substation experience with increasingly responsible duties related to substation equipment installation and maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
May be required to obtain and maintain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) within two years of hire for the Apprentice level.
May be required to possess and maintain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) for the Journey level.

Nice To Haves

One year of control circuit wiring and installation experience is preferred for the Apprentice level.
Completion of a recognized substation apprenticeship program is preferred for the Journey level.

Responsibilities

Support substations in Pratt, Kansas, and surrounding areas, with reasonable response times.
Assist with the construction, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of electric transmission and distribution substation equipment.
Become familiar with power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and electrical and electronic systems, with most duties involving circuits between 48 and 600 volts.
Work alongside a skilled and collaborative crew while gaining experience through the apprenticeship program.
Follow a safety-conscious approach using the training, tools, and PPE provided.