Journeyman Systems Technician / Systems Technician - System Protection - Elk City

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative•Elk City, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position may be filled as either a Systems Technician - System Protection or a Journeyman Systems Technician - System Protection. 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 while supporting the other as needed. Areas include electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays, substation automation, and metering. Work includes maintaining, repairing, installing, and calibrating specialized equipment. The Journeyman role requires at least one year of Systems Technician-level experience in addition to its stated education and experience qualifications. Both levels involve system protection work, including equipment installation and testing, troubleshooting, configuration and programming, support for communications functions, contractor oversight, safety practices, coordination with Transmission Operators, training, and documentation for applicable NERC compliance. The position is safety-sensitive and requires residence within 30 miles of the specified work location. Work may involve overtime, weekends, holidays, extensive overnight travel, and overnight travel on short notice.

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.
For the Journeyman Systems Technician level: the Systems Technician education and experience qualification, plus a minimum of one year at the Systems Technician level.
Completion of a recognized system protection apprentice training program is qualifying.
Experience may substitute 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.
Experience with one or more of the following: 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 employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems, work with concrete variables where limited standardization exists, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule 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, in confined spaces, and near high voltages; and wearing personal safety equipment.

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 applicable automation system.
Resolve system problem requests from Operations, Engineering, and Transmission & Distribution Services personnel promptly and efficiently.
Configure and program meters and relays, and interpret their data to resolve device, transmission-system, or substation problems.
Conduct commissioning tests at new or existing switch stations or 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 during commissioning.
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 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 on specifically assigned equipment as required.
Support Systems Technicians in the other specialty area as needed.
Document work for applicable NERC compliance requirements.