Journeyman Systems Technician /Systems Technician - System Protection - Shawnee

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative•Shawnee, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position may be filled at either the Systems Technician or Journeyman Systems Technician level. Under the direct supervision of the Systems Technicians Supervisor, the employee supports electrical, electronic, and communications systems used to control, protect, and maintain the transmission system. Technicians specialize in one area but may be required to support the other specialty area. Areas include electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays, substation automation, and metering. Work includes maintaining, repairing, installing, and calibrating specialized equipment. The role emphasizes system protection, including installation, repair, and calibration of metering, relaying, and substation automation components; configuration and programming of meters and relays; interpreting device data; resolving system problems; testing and documenting switch stations and substations; and supporting related communications functions. The position also involves coordinating with Transmission Operators, overseeing contractors, maintaining safe work practices and equipment, training personnel, and documenting work for applicable NERC compliance requirements. The employee must live within a 30-mile radius of the specified work location. Work schedules may require overtime, weekends, holidays, extensive overnight travel, and overnight travel on short notice. This is a safety-sensitive position. The work may involve varying outdoor weather and indoor temperature conditions, confined spaces, high voltages, and nighttime work. Physical demands include extended sitting, standing, walking, lifting or carrying 50 pounds or more, climbing, working at heights, and performing manual tasks with tools.

Requirements

For the Systems Technician level: an associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in a related field, five years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For the Journeyman Systems Technician level: an associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in a related field, five years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus a minimum of one year at the Systems Technician level.
Completion of a recognized apprentice training program in system protection is also qualifying.
Experience may be substituted for education at a rate of two years of experience for one year of education.
Troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills related to a wide range of communications equipment, including experience with one or more of communications systems, metering, protective relaying, and EMS/SCADA systems.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively to other employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems, work with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Experience using a personal computer running Microsoft Office applications.
Maintain a current and valid State of Oklahoma driver's license.
Must live within a 30-mile radius of the specified work location.
Must meet the stated physical and environmental requirements, including lifting, climbing, working at heights, wearing personal safety equipment, and working near high voltages.

Nice To Haves

Experience with software applications used for communication, programming, and testing of systems.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and calibrate components for metering, protective relaying, and substation automation, including equipment that transmits data to Energy Management System or Substation Automation systems where applicable.
Resolve system problem requests from Operations, Engineering, and Transmission & Distribution Services personnel in an efficient and timely manner.
Configure or program meters and relays and interpret their data to resolve problems with devices, the transmission system, or substations.
Conduct commissioning tests of new or existing switch stations or substations and document testing to support reliability and applicable NERC compliance.
Direct or oversee contractors installing metering, relaying, or related components to ensure proper installation and documentation.
Perform communications-related duties as needed to support communications functions.
Maintain tools, equipment, and the work environment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
Follow safety procedures and comply with OSHA and WFEC safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate with Transmission Operators on clearances and switching orders to ensure safe operations.
Participate in training to maintain current job knowledge and skills, and train other personnel in the use of specifically assigned equipment as required.
Support Systems Technicians by performing duties in the other specialty area as required.
Document work for applicable NERC compliance requirements.