Substation Technician II

Burns & McDonnell • Houston, TX

121d

About The Position

The Substation Technician II works as a member of a crew in the performance of tasks associated with the operation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and repair of high voltage substation equipment and controls; power circuit breakers, power transformers, control batteries and chargers, metal-clad switchgear, high voltage busses, fire protection systems, low voltage station service equipment, capacitor banks, and disconnect switches.

Requirements

• 4 years of experience working on substations or as an electrician or similar craft as a helper or a combination of work experience and training.
• Working knowledge of the substation field of work.
• Understand and carry out oral instructions.
• Read and carry out simple written instructions.
• Read and carry out complicated written instructions.
• Work at varying heights.
• Read and interpret detail prints and documents.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals and metrics to calculate surfaces, volumes, weights and measures.
• Operate complex equipment and power tools.
• Operate small equipment and power tools.
• Valid Drivers License required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate skill using basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Read and understand Blueprints with little or no direction.
• Use appropriate power tools (i.e., pipe threader, conduit bender etc.) and hand tools (i.e., drill, screwdriver etc.).
• Properly measure, cut, assemble, and install electrical conduits, cable, and duct banks.
• Have knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets, their location and how to use.
• Always follow rules of safe conduct.
• Terminate wire with little or no direction.
• Set Steel.
• Measure, cut and install jumpers.
• Set equipment.
• Measure and cut boss.
• Install grounding leads and pull wire through conduit.
• Install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit breakers panels.
• Work with high and low voltage systems.
• Help test continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using test instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
• Have knowledge and skills to effectively use oxygen/acetylene flame cutting equipment.
• Recognize various materials used in the craft and have working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques.
• Accurately perform and repair circuit breakers, transformers, tap changers, protective relays.
• Correctly install, inspect, and maintain substation equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot substation equipment using appropriate techniques.
• Safely utilize demolition procedures.
• Select and safely use appropriate equipment which may include (but are not limited to) manlifts, forklifts, and company trucks to layout and install ground grid, spread rock.
• Work in small, cramped areas, in variety of weather conditions, and in heights of greater than 20 feet.
• Understand, support, and follow all guidelines for Lock Out/ Tagout procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees