Technician II - Substations

Grand River Dam Authority•Pryor, OK

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on the date listed below. May 01, 2026 We deliver affordable, reliable ELECTRICITY, with a focus on EFFICIENCY and a commitment to ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. We are dedicated to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, providing resources and supporting economic growth. Our EMPLOYEES are our greatest asset in meeting our mission to be an Oklahoma Agency of Excellence.

Requirements

Must have high school diploma or equivalent
Must have valid OK drivers license
Must have a CDL or the ability to obtain one within one year of assignment.
Certified Switchman and Certified Clearance Holder or ability to obtain both within one year of assignment.
Basic knowledge of lock out tag out procedures.
Experience with erecting steel support structures for high voltage electrical apparatus
Organizational and Communicative skills
Knowledge of Safety rules and procedures associated with high voltage electrical facilities.
Computer skills – able to use Microsoft programs, including “WORD” and “EXCEL”.

Nice To Haves

Prefer basic knowledge of power factor, transformer turns ratio, winding resistance, SFRA, excitation, DC high potential and dissolved gas analysis testing within substations.
Prefer to have basic knowledge of mobile substation installation.

Responsibilities

Install high voltage transformers, various types of circuit breakers, switches, PTs, CTs, voltage regulators, and other equipment found in electrical substations.
Operate heavy trucks, cranes, forklifts and other equipment used in the construction, repair replacement and maintenance of high voltage substation equipment.
Test equipment found in substations to find potential problems eliminating costly failures and disruption of service to our customers.
Repair equipment found to be faulty in accordance with manufacture recommendations.
Replace equipment when found to be cost effective and enhance reliability.
Follow Federal, State and Local laws concerning EPA and other regulations including but not limited to PCBs in oil, SF6 gas emissions and oil containment.
Coordinate with other crafts on logistics and assigned projects.
Secure equipment and materials needed to complete a project and check it out through the warehouse using the correct project codes and work order numbers.
Help ensure all projects are performed in the safest manner in accordance with GRDA, APPA and other governing rules and regulations.
Work with various divisions and departments in maintaining all aspects of GRDA system.
Professional accountability is required.