Journeyman Systems Technician / Systems Technician - System Protection - Hugo

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative•Hugo, OK

About The Position

WFEC is hiring for either a Systems Technician - System Protection or Journeyman Systems Technician - System Protection, at the hiring official’s option. Under the direct supervision of the Systems Technicians Supervisor, the technician 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 and systems. The Journeyman role requires at least one year at the Systems Technician level, in addition to its stated education or experience requirements. Both roles require system-protection work, including installation, repair, and calibration of metering, relaying, and substation automation components; troubleshooting system problems; configuring and programming meters and relays; commissioning and testing substations or switch stations; overseeing contractors; supporting communications functions; coordinating clearances and switching orders; documenting applicable NERC compliance work; and maintaining safe and orderly tools, equipment, and work areas. The position requires residence within 30 miles of the specified work location. Schedules may include overtime, weekends, holidays, extensive overnight travel, and overnight travel on short notice. The role is classified as safety sensitive. Work may involve varying outdoor weather and indoor temperature and humidity conditions, confined spaces, high voltages, and nighttime work indoors or outdoors in all weather conditions. Applicants must meet all physical and environmental requirements. Applications are accepted through November 23, 2026, at www.wfec.com.

Requirements

For the Systems Technician role: 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 role: 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 involving 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 basic arithmetic, compute rate, ratio, and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems, handle concrete variables where limited standardization exists, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Experience using a personal computer running Microsoft Office applications.
Must 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, pushing, pulling, or carrying weights of 50 pounds or more; climbing; working at heights; and working near high voltages.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and calibrate components for metering, relaying, and substation automation, including systems that transmit data to the Energy Management System or Substation Automation system where applicable.
Resolve system problem requests from Operations, Engineering, and Transmission & Distribution Services personnel efficiently and promptly.
Configure and program meters and relays, and interpret their data to resolve problems involving the device, transmission system, or substation.
Conduct commissioning and testing of new or existing switch stations and substations, and document completed testing for system reliability and applicable NERC compliance.
Direct or oversee contractors installing metering, relaying, or related components, ensuring proper installation and documentation during commissioning.
Perform communications-related duties as needed.
Maintain tools, equipment, and the work environment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition, and follow 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 assigned equipment as required.
Support technicians in the other specialty area as required.
Document work for applicable NERC compliance requirements.