Energy Tech 5 TXNM Energy, Inc. Location : Texas Category : Technician

Electricenergyonline; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electric utility industry is seeking a technician for various construction and maintenance tasks. This role involves ensuring safe work conditions, restoring services, and training personnel. Candidates should have a high school diploma and significant experience in the field, along with a valid Commercial Driver's License.

Qualifications

• 4.5 to 5 years of related experience required.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Constructs new overhead lines and restores service.
• Operates and maintains equipment while ensuring safety.
• Trains personnel and plans jobs.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Knowledge of electric utility practices

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Construction, maintenance and / or service related work as directed by supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Constructs new overhead lines.

Restores service and troubleshoots.

Sets up service and maintains lines and apparatus.

Re-conducts or converts existing lines.

Ensures safe work conditions.

Operates and maintains equipment.

Trains personnel, plans jobs, and maintains records.

Available to perform on call work as necessary.

May serve either as dispatcher or switchman.

Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES :

Ability to perform the principal duties, engage in the required physical and mental activities and to endure the environmental conditions set forth in this job description with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.

Working knowledge of electric utility industry practices and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with four and a half to five years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and / or experience related to the discipline.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

Must possess a current, legally valid Commercial Driver's License and meet the company's driving record requirements.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS :

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY :

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Ability to perform physical activity associated with climbing poles, such as pushing, pulling, lifting and bending. Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 pounds and pull up to 75 pounds.