Substation Operator & Maintenance Technician

Airnergy and Renewables, Inc.; Mabalacat; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Airnergy and Renewables, Inc. is seeking a Substation Operator to handle operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation for substations. You will coordinate with shift staff and report incidents to ensure smooth plant operation.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering/Technology, 2+ years of Sub-Station O&M experience, and a valid driver’s license. Preference given to Registered Electrical Engineers and candidates willing to work across the Philippines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in monitoring and operation of Sub-Station Operation and Maintenance.
• Preferably Registered Electrical Engineer.
• Knowledgeable in operating and monitoring of substation equipment, monitoring, and protective devices.
• Knowledgeable in Fault/Alarm Interpretation is an advantage.
• With good communication skills.
• Can drive Manual and Automatic Vehicle Type with a valid Driver’s License.
• Willing to be assigned to any point in the Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Controls equipment, such as current converters, voltage transformers, and circuit breakers, that regulate flow of electricity through substation of electric power system and over distribution lines to consumers.
• Records readings of switchboard instruments to compile data concerning quantities of electric power used for substation operation and amounts distributed from station.
• Perform switching operation.
• Monitor all electrical equipment and protection.
• Communicates with Load Dispatcher to report amount of electricity received into substation, and to receive switching instructions.
• Observes switchboard instruments to detect indications of line disturbances, such as grounded, shorted, or open circuits.
• Pulls circuit breaker switch or pushes buttons to interrupt flow of current in disturbed line preparatory to repair, and to connect alternate circuit to carry load of de-energized lines.
• Records temperature of transformers at specified intervals.
• Inspect equipment, such as transformers, pumps, fans, batteries, and circuit breakers to detect defects.
• Operate auxiliary generators and be designated Substation Operator, Generation.
• Control several remote-controlled substations from central station switchboard and be designated Substation Operator, Automatic.
• Other tasks that the Substation O&M Supervisor may assign.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology

Job description

Airnergy and Renewables, Inc. is seeking a Substation Operator to handle operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation for substations. You will coordinate with shift staff and report incidents to ensure smooth plant operation.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering/Technology, 2+ years of Sub-Station O&M experience, and a valid driver’s license. Preference given to Registered Electrical Engineers and candidates willing to work across the Philippines.