Journeyman Systems Technician / Systems Technician - System Protection - Durant

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative•Durant, OK

3d•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. Systems Technicians specialize in an area such as electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays, substation automation, or metering, and support the other specialty area as needed. The work includes maintaining, repairing, installing, and calibrating specialized equipment. The role includes installing and calibrating metering, relaying, and substation automation components; configuring and programming meters and relays; resolving system problems; commissioning and testing switch stations and substations; documenting work for applicable NERC compliance; and overseeing contractors during installations. The employee may also perform communications-related duties, coordinate clearances and switching orders with Transmission Operators, maintain a safe work environment, and train other personnel on assigned equipment. The position requires an associate degree or equivalent in a related field, five years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination, with an approved system protection apprenticeship also qualifying. The Journeyman level additionally requires a minimum of one year at the Systems Technician level. The employee must maintain a valid Oklahoma driver's license and live within 30 miles of the specified work location. Schedules may include overtime, weekends, holidays, and extensive overnight travel, including short-notice overnight travel. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

For the Systems Technician level: an associate 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; a recognized system protection apprenticeship also qualifies.
For the Journeyman Systems Technician level: the Systems Technician education and experience qualifications, plus at least one year of Systems Technician-level experience; a recognized system protection apprenticeship also qualifies.
Experience may substitute 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, with experience in at least one of communications systems, metering, protective relaying, or 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 with other employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Experience using a personal computer with Microsoft Office applications.
Maintain a current, valid State of Oklahoma driver's license.
Live within a 30-mile radius of the specified work location.
Meet the physical and environmental requirements of the position.

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.
Resolve system problem requests from Operations, Engineering, and Transmission & Distribution Services personnel in a timely and efficient manner.
Configure and program meters and relays and interpret their data to troubleshoot devices, the transmission system, or substations.
Conduct commissioning tests of new or existing switch stations and substations and document testing for system reliability and applicable NERC compliance.
Direct or oversee contractors installing metering, relaying, or related components, ensuring proper installation and documentation.
Perform communications-related duties as needed.
Maintain tools, equipment, and the work environment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition; follow OSHA and WFEC safety requirements.
Coordinate clearances and switching orders with Transmission Operators to support safe operations.
Participate in training to maintain job knowledge and skills, and train other personnel on assigned equipment as required.
Support Systems Technicians in the other specialty area as required.
Document work for applicable NERC compliance requirements.