System Protection Technician Specialist - Golden, Colorado
About The Position
This position is responsible for ensuring the proper, safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operation and protection of electric system power production and/or delivery. The work involves operational testing, maintenance, programming, calibration, commissioning, functional analysis, and evaluation of system protective relaying and power control and monitoring equipment and devices. The role is assigned tasks involving protective relaying and area metering and telemetry equipment in electric distribution and transmission substations. Work includes commissioning installations and testing, maintenance testing, investigation and analysis, troubleshooting, and repair. The technician coordinates tasks and schedules with internal and external customers, builds strong working relationships, completes assignments efficiently and on schedule, solves problems using sound judgment, and works with other departments to meet goals. The position also requires staying current with new technologies and customer needs. The successful candidate is self-motivated, works well on a team, and maintains a positive attitude. The work may occur in varied weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces. The employee must be available for after-hours and weekend call-outs, emergency responses, and extensive out-of-town travel, including overnight stays. Travel may involve adverse weather conditions and use of a company vehicle.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Associate degree or other certification in Electronics Technology, Applied Electronic Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge.
- At least 5 years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and testing of system protective and/or system power control equipment.
- Thorough working knowledge of computer use, operating system software, and software applications for testing, protective relaying, and power control and monitoring equipment.
- Availability for scheduled and unscheduled after-hours work, emergency response, and call-outs.
- Ability to travel out of town in a company vehicle and stay overnight to complete assignments, emergency responses, and call-outs.
- Ability to travel to assignment destinations in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to lift, move, and carry equipment weighing up to 70 pounds.
- Ability to work in varied weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces.
- Self-motivation, teamwork, and a positive attitude.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operation and protection of electric system power production and/or delivery.
- Perform operational testing, maintenance, programming, calibration, commissioning, functional analysis, and evaluation of protective relaying and power control and monitoring equipment.
- Commission, install, and test protective relaying, area metering, and telemetry equipment in electric distribution and transmission substations.
- Perform maintenance testing, investigation, analysis, troubleshooting, and repair of substation protective relaying and area metering and telemetry equipment.
- Coordinate assigned tasks and schedules with internal and external customers and communicate in a timely and effective manner.
- Establish and maintain customer rapport and strong working relationships.
- Complete assigned tasks effectively and efficiently while meeting schedule deadlines.
- Analyze and solve problems using sound decisions, judgment, and due diligence.
- Work collaboratively with other departments and functional-area personnel to meet goals and objectives.
- Continuously develop relevant knowledge and stay abreast of new technologies and customer needs.
- Respond to scheduled and unscheduled after-hours work, emergencies, and call-outs.
- Travel to assignments, including out-of-town and overnight travel, and travel in adverse weather conditions.
- Adhere to and follow corporate policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Medical/pharmacy plan
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account, if enrolled in an eligible health plan
- Limited-Purpose Flexible Spending Account, if enrolled in an eligible health plan and HSA
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Center Reimbursement, if enrolled in an eligible health plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Personal Leave
- Sick Time
- Volunteer Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
