Technician II - Substations

Grand River Dam Authority•Pryor, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GRDA is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Substation Technician level 2 (apprentice) at its Transmission Headquarters location near Pryor OK. The position is responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, and inspecting transformers, different types of high voltage circuit breakers, insulators, voltage regulators, PTs, CTs, CCVTs, various types of switches and other equipment found in high voltage electrical substations. Must be comfortable working around high voltage and heights daily.

Requirements

1 to 3 years or a combination of qualifying experience or course of study in substation maintenance, electrical or mechanical at a recognized trade, technical, vocational school, or a combination of electrical or mechanical experienced working in or around high voltage equipment.
Highschool Diploma required.
Must have a valid Oklahoma driver's license.
Safely operate equipment and vehicles including, but not limited to, aerial lifts, line trucks, cranes, back hoes, trenching machinery, utility vehicles, tractors, and other mobile equipment used in the construction and maintenance of high voltage substation equipment.
Must be able to carry and operate a fire extinguisher, escape emergencies by running, and wear all required PPE (hardhat, FR clothing, steel toe shoes, safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, fall protection).
Complete all required web-based, textbook, and instructor led training courses.
Good phone, computer and communication skills are overseen and required.
Will be required to stand and walk on cement floors, uneven ground, slippery surfaces, and open grating.
Climb extending ladders, restricted overhead clearance ladders, scaffolding, stairs, and various other equipment.
Must be able to walk, climb stairs, crawl, work from ladders and elevated platforms.
Must not have a fear of heights, confined spaces, or working around high voltage equipment.
Will be required to sit, bend, stoop, perform above shoulder work, and work with arms extended.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. (Test Equipment) from the floor level.
He/She will also be required to push and pull heavy objects while standing, crouching, and in bent posture.
Work locations ranges from an office environment to outdoors and/or indoors in a high noise/high temperature environment with work in confined spaces.
Emergency High Voltage repair work will be required during system interruptions at all times even in inclement weather.
Ensure gas associated with substation equipment is installed, transported, and maintained as required by EPA.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL with tanker endorsement is preferred.
High Voltage experience is preferred.
A positive attitude, strong work ethics, self-starter and well-disciplined applicant is preferred.

Responsibilities

Install, test, and perform maintenance on high voltage transformers, mobile substations, various types of circuit breakers, switches, PTs, CTs, voltage regulators, and other equipment found in high voltage substations.
Repair equipment found to be faulty in accordance with manufacture recommendations.
Replace equipment when found to be cost effective or enhance reliability and safety conditions.
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.
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.
Coordinate with other crafts on logistics and assigned projects.
Correspond in a professional manner with other departments while working together and be professional when working with customers.
Creates, organizes, and maintains records for assigned oversight areas of the Substation department.
Be on call or available for call outs to substations or other GRDA facilities that include high voltage equipment or communications equipment at any time.
Other duties as assigned.