Substation Technician 3
$119,101–$119,101 year
On-siteJohnson City, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct 24/7 system operations including calibration, commissioning, inspection, maintenance, and repair of transmission and distribution equipment, protective relays, switches, and communication systems. Execute formal switching orders to manipulate power flow on high and medium voltage grids, perform technical testing using specific test sets, and analyze results to recommend cost-effective solutions. Provide expert technical support for capital improvement projects by installing temporary equipment, performing load transfers, and commissioning new substations. Respond to emergency call-out duties for substation issues and power outages while maintaining NERC, FERC, and TRE compliance through accurate record-keeping.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Electrical Power and Controls, Electronics Technology or related field
- Valid Texas Driver's License
- Motor Vehicle Report that comply with PEC policy
- Two years of Substation Technician II or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
- Knowledge of substation protection schemes including Bus & Transformer Differential, Breaker Failure, Cable Fault, and Zone Protection schemes
- Knowledge of basic electricity, safety rules and procedures as well as the hazards involved in working around energized lines and equipment involving high and low voltage
- Knowledge of substation communication SCADA, relaying, monitoring and control systems
- Knowledge of reviewing and interpreting wiring diagrams and electrical control schematics for relay applications
- Knowledge of learned principles of electrical theory as applied to power transformers and autotransformers, relays, SCADA and TWACS systems, etc.
- Knowledge of reading manuals and interpreting diagrams
- Skilled in the use of electrical testing equipment including DOBLE 6150, DOBLE M4000, MEGGER, Hi-Pot, CT test set, phasing sticks, oil dielectric, contact resistance, and sweep frequency response analysis (SFRA)
- Skilled in time management
- Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
- Ability to use computer systems and applications
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
- Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems
- Must be able to stand
- Must be able to reach with hands and arms
- Must be able to stoop and kneel
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 100 pounds
- Must be able to travel
- Must be able to routinely utilize Personal Protective Equipment
- Must be able to participate in emergency restoration and call-out duty
- Must be able to be frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and humid conditions
- Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week
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