Transmission and Substation Technician

Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation • Supply, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Operate, repair, inspect and maintain the cooperative's substations and transmission facilities and record all field inspection data in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Valid NC Driver's License Required
• 5 years Substation experience preferred or equivalent electrical experience

Nice To Haves

• Class A or B Driver's License Preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform substation inspections, visiting each assigned substation monthly.
• Visually inspect all insulators, switches, overhead conductors and general station condition.
• Identify needed repairs and adjustments and report to supervisor.
• Provide labor for maintenance to include substation apparatus, fences, buildings and gravel.
• Record information records as required using field inspection software.
• Update any incorrect field information using field inspection software.
• Provide information as needed to Engineering and help update and maintain field inspection software.
• Perform substation/transmission maintenance work as required.
• Perform recloser control testing as needed, or when directed.
• Assist with other apparatus testing as needed, or when directed.
• Assist in the maintenance, repair and upgrades of the SCADA system and camera system as needed.
• Prepare load switching procedures and help implement switching procedures as needed.
• Facilitate crews or contractors to accomplish needed repairs and adjustments in a time efficient manner as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and work orders, applying this knowledge in the field.
• Utilize manuals and resources to make sound decisions independently.
• Understand and implement safety practices and processes of the industry.
• Patrol each assigned transmission line monthly.
• Visually inspect insulators, switches, overhead conductors and any other attachment.
• Inspect transmission switches as required with field inspection software and record required information.
• Update any incorrect field information using field inspection software.
• Identify needed repairs and adjustments and report to supervisor.
• Detect faulty operations or materials and report all unusual conditions to engineering.
• Observe and practice all safety procedures and bulletins and keep work area clean and orderly.
• Perform other similar or related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed