Transmission Learner- Tech I

Position Summary

This is the first or entry craft level of the Substation Tech hierarchy. A Substation Technician Learner will assist a higher-level technician in activities associated with substation construction and maintenance. Incumbents are expected to develop intermediate skills and the ability to work with greater independence.

Responsibilities

• Clearly understand the importance of company safe work practices and safety rules
• Basic understanding of the Human Performance Tools and requirements
• Basic understanding of the isolation of substation equipment and grounding practices
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communications skills
• Basic understanding of electrical drawings (substation equipment schematics and power system drawings)
• Basic understanding NERC compliance and the importance for accurate data and timely completion of assigned work
• Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Develops the ability to think methodically and arrange activities in logical order
• Basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics systems
• Exposure to Transmission and Distribution system switching activities
• Develops a basic understanding of AC and DC basic principles
• Demonstrate the basic ability to operate bucket, digger derrick truck and other areal devices

Key Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated availability for after- hour’s work
• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally
• Demonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements for step progression
• Ability to work in a diverse environment with individuals from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
• Basic written and oral communication skills
• Must be capable of working on elevated work surface
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs

Minimum/Basic Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of Transmission or Distribution substation maintenance or construction experience or equivalent job-related and educational experience
• Valid State Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver’s License

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance
• Frequently leads others
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities with internal and external customers
• Provides coaches and mentors other Technicians
• Provides high level of leadership and sets a positive example for others to follow
• Advanced written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ongoing leadership skills development
• Software skills including word process, email, spreadsheets etc.

Working Conditions

• Demonstrated availability for after- hour’s work and call out rotation
• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs
• Must be capable of working on elevated work surfaces
• This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job

Specific Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Permanent residence approximately forty-five minutes from their base location

Travel Requirements

25-50%

Relocation Assistance Provided

(as applicable)

No Represented/Union Position

No Visa Sponsored Position

This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.