Substation Technician I, II, III, IV, or Journey Level

Tri-State Generation And Transmission Association • Cimarron, NM

115d • $43 - $62

About The Position

This Substation Technician position is for the Relay, Meter & Electrical Construction Department. Responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of substations. Accountable to a senior or foreman level technician for all substation maintenance, training and operation functions. Maintains all components associated with the efficient operation of assigned substations, both energized and de-energized. Assists with the supervision and training of others in all types of construction and maintenance of electrical equipment in substations and in the maintenance of the substation yard. Carries out work order assignments, interprets prints, and prepares daily time sheets, material tickets, and field and inspection reports as required. Travel up to 90% of the time. Note: There is one position available, and the position will be filled at one of five job grade levels: Substation Technician I, job grade T2; Substation Technician II, job grade T3; Substation Technician III, job grade T4; Substation Technician IV, job grade T5; or Journey Level Substation Technician, job grade T6. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of combined education and experience in the electrical and electronic field.
• Equivalent of technical training received in an associate degree Program in Electronics Engineering Technology.
• Four (4) years of practical experience in maintenance of industrial electrical-electromechanical-electronic control equipment.
• One (1) year of electric power substation apparatus maintenance experience.
• Three (3) years of practical experience in testing, calibrating and repairing protective relay devices and revenue meters.
• Must be capable of satisfactorily interpreting electrical schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and control logic.
• Must have a satisfactory work record.

Nice To Haves

• JL Relay and or meter certificate.
• Good health and physical ability adequate for strenuous work.
• Willingness to work extra and irregular hours as the utility needs may require.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all components associated with the efficient operation of assigned substations, both energized and de-energized.
• Assist with the supervision and training of others in all types of construction and maintenance of electrical equipment in substations.
• Carry out work order assignments, interpret prints, and prepare daily time sheets, material tickets, and field and inspection reports as required.
• Serve as lead technician and assist in directing the work of crew for the routing and execution of jobs assigned.
• Appraise condition of the substation equipment and advise the proper people of any defects or conditions that need attention.
• Responsible for prompt restoration of service during outage.
• Maintain a first-aid card and the ability to perform first aid.
• Adhere to company policies, programs and procedures as well as safety regulations.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Paid Leave Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Associate degree