Substation Technician
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The Substation Technician inspects, operates, constructs, and maintains the Cooperative’s substations and electrical line apparatus. The role includes installing, repairing, and operating substation equipment; testing apparatus; inspecting facilities; and performing wiring and installation work. An IBEW Substation Journeyman is preferred, while applicants with at least two years of high-voltage substation experience may be considered if they can pass the IBEW Local 125 exam within two years of employment.
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Responsible for the inspection, operation, construction and maintenance of the Cooperative's substations and electrical line apparatus. REQUIREMENTS: * IBEW Substation Journeyman preferred. Will consider applicants with a minimum of 2 years work experience with high-voltage substations that can successfully pass the IBEW Local 125 Substation Journeyman exam within 2 years of employment. * Possession of IBEW card within 30 days of assignment. * High school diploma or equivalent. * Possess and maintain a valid state drivers license. CDL preferred. JOB DUTIES: * Install, repair, and operate transformers, regulators, load tap changers, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, reclosers, relays, capacitors, SCADA communications equipment, battery banks and chargers. * Perform testing on substation apparatus such as relay testing & commissioning, transformer turns ratio, megger insulation, battery load testing, oil sampling, and other analytical tests as assigned. * Operate substation equipment, including switching and grounding. * Inspect electrical facilities for conformance with specifications and safety standards. * Perform relay panel wiring. * Install substation conduit systems, ground grids, and fencing. * Maintain record of spare equipment, materials, and tools designed for substation construction maintenance, and repair. * Work occasionally in elevated work areas, that require bucket and boom trucks. * Use safety equipment needed to safely work on or near energized conductors and associated electrical equipment. * Perform work in a safe manner in conformance with all applicable regulations. * Other duties as assigned.
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