Substation Technician

Responsibilities

• Recognize and control the hazards involved in working in a substation.
• Observe and practice all corporate safety policies and procedures.
• Follow instructions to perform quality work.
• Learn by self-performing homework, attending free training classes, and from on-the-job training.
• Install electrical below and above grade raceways and wiring.
• Install CopperWeld grounding.
• Bend, fit, and install bus bar.
• Operate a Hypress (Burndy) hydraulic crimping press.
• Operate hydraulic Octopus bender.
• Operate magnetic drill for precision holes in structural steel.
• Operate hydraulic bus punch for NEMA 4-hole connections.
• Clean, grease, properly install bolts & Belleville washers, and torque high voltage connections.
• Ability to read and understand installation instructions and wiring diagrams for basic equipment.

Qualifications

• Substation Technician Assistant (0 to 3 years of experience):
  • Previous experience in construction working outdoors.
  • Integrity - do the right thing when no one is watching.
  • Ability to work hard outside under the hot sun.
  • High work ethic, desire to safely do anything necessary to complete a job.
  • Honesty.
  • Clean driving and background Record for at least 7 years.
  • CDL preferred.
  • Willing to take a random drug test.
  • Be a team player.
• Substation Technician (3 to 6 years of experience):
  • OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications preferred.
• Senior Substation Technician (6 to 10 years of experience):
  • Knowledge of technical practices in order to plan, layout, and complete maintenance or repair needed for high voltage equipment.
  • Skilled in using and maintaining electrical tools and test equipment such as rotation meters, digital test equipment, amp meters, voltmeters, meggers.
  • Knowledge of Substation grounding to create an equipotential work zone and skilled in installing protection grounds.
  • Must have related experience in a high voltage environment.
• Lead Substation Technician (10 plus years of experience):
  • Ability to lead crew through example.
  • Safety and quality oriented.
  • Willingness to share experiences with others.
  • Ability to respectfully tell subordinates how to improve if necessary.
  • Ability to recognize and give praise to subordinates when deserved.
  • High organizational and documentation skills.
  • Ability to quickly and swiftly implement change if required.
  • High Problem-solving skills and attitude.