Substation Technician

LUMA Energy•Bayamón, PR

About The Position

The main responsibility of the Substation Apparatus Technician (IBEW) is for technical work consisting of applying knowledge in power systems apparatus. Performs maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, repairs, construction, installation, modifications, dispositions of power system apparatus installed in power plants, substations, switchyards, and any other LUMA dependencies and private entities. Be available for scheduled standby shifts and respond to calls out related to system outage restorations and/or equipment failures. Responsible for the substation activities of a given geographical area, overnight stays, traveling away from home base and assisting other locations. Job Description: Performs maintenance, testing, construction and commissioning activities on protection and control equipment including but not limited to protective relays, protection circuits, and devices related to protection circuits. Performs maintenance testing, construction and commissioning activities on substation equipment including but not limited to transformer, circuit breakers, capacitor banks, SVC, high voltage switches, thermal heat scanning inspections, voltage regulators, equipment and safety grounds, control circuits and devices related to control circuits. Performs installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of insulating oil purifying equipment. Fills and tests transformers, circuit breakers, etc. with insulating oil or SF6 gas, as applicable, using the established procedures. Maintains inspection and test records of maintenance, commissioning and installation activities performed on all substation equipment. Troubleshoots and repairs problems with electrical equipment and/or systems, analyze failures and complete report. Performs power system switching and schedule/hold permits. Identifies all health, safety and environmental hazards associated with the work performed, develop and implement safety plans to eliminate or mitigate those hazards. Job safety planning, adhering to safe work practices, and operating company assigned vehicles are key components to the position. Understands and complies with established maintenance, testing and work standards and all corporate policies, practices and procedures as well as all legislative regulations that apply to the work performed. Ensures comprehensive, documented job plans exist for all work performed. These job plans include all required tools, test equipment, manpower (including skill level requirements), job steps, hazards/barriers and references to corporate policies, practices and procedures as well as a realistic estimate of real-time job duration. Assists Supervisor by providing on the job coaching and mentoring for new employees. Identifies improvements to systems/equipment/facilities by completing substation inspections. Interprets and updates site related drawing. Completes work assignments without direct supervision and act as on-site Employee in Charge as required. Takes responsibility for the completion of assigned work and ensure the work is of the highest possible quality. Be on a calendar Standby rotation for 24/7 system operation support. Completes work assignments without direct supervision and act as on-site Employee in Charge as required Performs major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned. Follows all policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree in engineering or Relevant certification or diploma program in Electrical Power Technology, Mechanical Technology or related to protection and control industry from a recognize technical institution.
3 years’ experience as a Substation Tech in LUMA College or 5 years of directly related experience
Experience with substation, protection and control related instruments and software applications.
Understanding of company safety practices and procedures.
Familiarity of government, industry and company manuals and standards.
Valid Puerto Rico driver’s license Category 9 is required
Permit to Operate Commercial Vehicle from The Transport and Other Public Services Bureau (NTSP, "Negociado de Transporte y Otros Servicios Públicos de Puerto Rico")
Driver's Record (DTOP)
Electrical Technology or Master Electrician is preferred
OSHA Certification, 10 Hour Minimum, 30 Hour Desired
Valid First Aid Certification is preferred

Nice To Haves

Master Electrician with direct experience working with Utilities.
Electrical Technology or Master Electrician is preferred
OSHA Certification, 10 Hour Minimum, 30 Hour Desired
Valid First Aid Certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance, testing, construction and commissioning activities on protection and control equipment including but not limited to protective relays, protection circuits, and devices related to protection circuits.
Performs maintenance testing, construction and commissioning activities on substation equipment including but not limited to transformer, circuit breakers, capacitor banks, SVC, high voltage switches, thermal heat scanning inspections, voltage regulators, equipment and safety grounds, control circuits and devices related to control circuits.
Performs installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of insulating oil purifying equipment.
Fills and tests transformers, circuit breakers, etc. with insulating oil or SF6 gas, as applicable, using the established procedures.
Maintains inspection and test records of maintenance, commissioning and installation activities performed on all substation equipment.
Troubleshoots and repairs problems with electrical equipment and/or systems, analyze failures and complete report.
Performs power system switching and schedule/hold permits.
Identifies all health, safety and environmental hazards associated with the work performed, develop and implement safety plans to eliminate or mitigate those hazards.
Job safety planning, adhering to safe work practices, and operating company assigned vehicles are key components to the position.
Understands and complies with established maintenance, testing and work standards and all corporate policies, practices and procedures as well as all legislative regulations that apply to the work performed.
Ensures comprehensive, documented job plans exist for all work performed. These job plans include all required tools, test equipment, manpower (including skill level requirements), job steps, hazards/barriers and references to corporate policies, practices and procedures as well as a realistic estimate of real-time job duration.
Assists Supervisor by providing on the job coaching and mentoring for new employees.
Identifies improvements to systems/equipment/facilities by completing substation inspections.
Interprets and updates site related drawing.
Completes work assignments without direct supervision and act as on-site Employee in Charge as required
Takes responsibility for the completion of assigned work and ensure the work is of the highest possible quality.
Be on a calendar Standby rotation for 24/7 system operation support.
Completes work assignments without direct supervision and act as on-site Employee in Charge as required
Performs major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.
Follows all policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.