Electric Substation Technician

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Description

This position is part of an apprenticeship program. Placement in the program depends upon previous experience, training, and education.

Maintains the electric substations, by performing basic repairs on all circuit breakers, switches and power transformers. Performs preventive maintenance on electric power equipment; and repairs the SCADA system and fiber optics equipment; maintains breaker and transformer oil and installing; and maintains a security system within the substation.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Troubleshoots and programs NTU (SCADA); replaces capacitors and fuses in cap bank; repairs fiber optic cable; installs new batteries, security cameras and chargers; and works from a bucket or other aerial device to install new relays and programs.
Maintains the Electric substations by performing basic repairs on all circuit breakers, switches and power transformers; performing preventive maintenance on electric power equipment and repairing the SCADA system and fiber optics equipment; checking and maintaining breaker and transformer oil; checking gas or air on breakers; installing and maintaining a security system within the substation; inspecting the station grounds for tampering; emptying trash cans; checking batteries voltage and current; checking cap bank fuses, capacitors and temperature gauges on the transformer; maintaining battery with voltage readings, adding water to the cells and cleaning the batteries and terminals; collecting oil samples from the main tank of the transformer, LTC and oil-type breakers
Documents all power reports related to power demands from feeder relays, batteries and documents power transformer tap changes. Makes sure Transformer LTC is operational.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED supplemented by six months to one year of post-secondary study or training: e.g. vocational, business, technical school, and four to six years of experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Certifications/Licenses

Valid Driver’s License (CDL – Class B with DOT Card), with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria
CPR/First Aid Certification
Flagging Certification
Fork Lift Certification
Bucket Rescue Certification
Confined Space Certification
Substation Technician Journeyman Card

Job Knowledge
Intermediate knowledge to perform most work in normal situations. Comprehension of standard situations and includes knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject.

Reading
Advanced: Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.

Writing
Intermediate: Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.

Math
Intermediate: Ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.

Communication Skills
Decisions regarding interpretation of existing policies may be made. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

Independence and Decision-Making
Normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills
Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Fiscal Responsibilities
No budgetary/fiscal responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities
No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work requires medium physical effort, exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive, use computer, and communicate effectively with others.
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent sitting, lifting, carrying, reaching, handling, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, climbing, and balancing.
Occasional pushing/pulling, fine dexterity, and crawling.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
May experience frequent emergency situations, irregular work schedule/overtime, change of tasks, and working closely with others as part of a team.
May experience occasional time pressure, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, tedious or exacting work, and noise/distracting environment.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Typically requires use of computer and related hardware and software; hand and power tools; forklift; and any other equipment as appropriate or required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in shop, substations, and regulator sites, where there is daily exposure to respiratory hazards, extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, and physical hazards. There is constant exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards. There is frequent exposure to noise and vibration, and occasional exposure to chemical and fire hazards. There is rare exposure to explosives and communicable diseases.

The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, steel toe shoes, hearing and eye protection, high and low voltage gloves, blast suits, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.

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