Station Electrician C-A

About the role

Perform all types of work involved in the construction, maintenance, rebuild, removal, operation, testing and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission and distribution facilities. Assist in responding to emergency call-outs on station trouble and coordinating prompt restoration of service to customers as required.

Responsibilities

• Work on energized equipment up to 260 volts; after six months assist in work on conductors and equipment energized above 750 volts with direct supervision or assistance of higher-classification personnel
• Select prints and drawings for various work and demonstrate a basic understanding of each
• Use voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation meggers and other test equipment associated with station work
• Assist in disassembling, reassembling, inspecting, maintaining and repairing station transformers, circuit breakers, portable substations, rotating machinery, network protectors and transformers, air ducts and heat exchangers; install and maintain station batteries; replace nitrogen bottles and air filters
• Install and maintain conduit, pipe, cable and wire; use hand lines to pass tools and materials; dig and backfill trenches; remove and spread stone; uncrate equipment and material; install and remove portable substation fences, barriers and safety signs; paint structures and equipment; climb station structures
• Use various tapes, insulating materials, protective and insulating paints and varnishes, and understand proper application of each
• Make visual inspections such as check lights, heaters, circuit breaker counters, oil levels and bus connections; read gauges including voltmeters, ammeters, hydrometers, pressure and level gauges; apply start-run-stop tests on emergency generators, water and sump pumps and fire engine motors; report abnormal conditions
• Replace lamps, switches, duplex outlets, dry cells; install and maintain signal and communication systems
• Assist in oil sample tests and in connecting and operating portable and stationary oil handling equipment
• Assist in electrical tests including TTR, Doble, core megger and resistance for transformer testing
• Assist in station switching including use of radio communication or direct instruction from higher classification; check equipment clearances and make de-energized tests; place grounds as directed
• Maintain knowledge and proficiency in steel and aerial lift rescue
• Maintain records and prepare and submit reports as required
• Attend and participate in training and assist in the training of other employees as assigned
• Use and operate company vehicles, specialized equipment, hand and power tools
• Operate cranes, aerial lifts and specialized equipment; inspect and store personal protective equipment
• Know and use various knots used in station work
• Become familiar with the Company’s safety rules and practices and in the application of resuscitation and First Aid as presented in the Company’s Safety Manual; perform duties in accordance with the Company’s safety rules and operating regulations and practices

Requirements

Successful candidate must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Niles, MI facility located at 2603 Walton Road.

Qualifications

Station Electrician C

• Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience
• Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician)
• Recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another utility or contractor

Station Electrician B

• Two-year associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience
• Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician)
• Recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another electric utility or contractor
• Minimum of 24 months satisfactory work experience as a Station Electrician C or the equivalent (as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination and performance appraisal)
• Valid Class A CDL is required

Station Electrician A

• Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience
• Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician)
• Recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another electric utility or contractor
• Minimum of 24 months satisfactory combined work experience as a Station Electrician B or Station Electrician B-Certified or the equivalent (as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination and performance appraisal)
• Valid Class A CDL is required

Additional requirements for all levels

• Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required
• Travel requirements are expected to exceed 50% of the time
• Must satisfactorily complete, within established time frames, all required training to advance to the next higher classification or vacate the current classification
• Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Station Electrician A) in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company
• Ability to deal with customers and other employees in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to plan work and to properly instruct and brief others
• Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law
• Must successfully complete Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

Pay

• Station Electrician C starting at $30.12/hour
• Station Electrician B starting at $37.33/hour
• Station Electrician A starting at $56.36/hour