Apprentice/Journeyman Systems Technician - System Protection

About the role

Journeyman Systems Technician and Apprentice Systems Technician positions are available for System Protection. Applications will be accepted through July 27, 2026 - Apply on-line at www.wfec.com.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties of a Journeyman Systems Technician with emphasis on System Protection or Communications, including proficiency in one of the following areas: installation, repair, calibration of all components necessary for metering, relaying, and substation automation to function as designed, as well as the transmission of proper data back to the Energy Management System or Substation Automation system where applicable.
• Resolves system problem requests from system Operations, Engineering, and Transmission & Distribution Services personnel in an efficient and timely manner.
• Configures or programs meters and relays and interprets data from either to resolve problems with that device, the transmission system or substation.
• Conducts commission testing of new or existing switch stations or substations and documents all testing completed to ensure system reliability and NERC compliance where applicable.
• Directs and/or oversees contractors who are installing metering, relaying, or related components to ensure proper installation and documentation for NERC compliance while commissioning switch stations.
• Supports communications functions by performing communications related duties as required.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and work environment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Follows all safety procedures to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
• Complies with all OSHA and WFEC safety rules, policies and procedures.
• Trains other personnel in the use of specifically assigned equipment as required.
• Supports all Systems Technicians by performing duties in the other specialty area as required.
• Documents work for any NERC compliance requirements that may apply.
• Coordinates with Transmission Operators on clearances and switching orders to ensure safe operations.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Systems Technician: Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in a related field or five years of directly related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience, plus minimum one year of Systems Technician level is required. Completion of a recognized apprentice training program in system protection or communications is also qualifying. Experience may be substituted for education at the rate of two years of experience for one year of education. Troubleshooting and problem resolution skills related to a wide range of communications equipment are required including experience with one or more of the following: communications systems, metering, protective relaying, EMS/SCADA systems, and telephone systems.
• Apprentice Systems Technician: Must be a High School graduate and have a minimum of one (1) year experience in two (2) or more of the following areas: operation of light and/or heavy equipment such as cranes or boom trucks, digger equipment, bucket trucks, or aerial man lift devices; construction, maintenance, or operation of an electrical distribution or transmission system; general construction or building experience as an electrician or apprentice electrician; previous schools or training (including military) related to the electrical industry; previous experience in any of the following categories: working in climbing tools; working from aerial man lift devices; working at heights up to 120 feet or more; working in electrical substations; working on or near high voltage AC circuits; have previous experience or training with computers or digital and/or electronic equipment; experience installing, troubleshooting, and resolving problems related to electric metering and relaying or communications equipment.