Field Operations Technician I – Distribution Protection

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative; D T Villareal Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative is seeking an electrical technician to install, inspect, test, maintain, and repair distribution protection and control equipment in field and shop settings.

The role involves calibrating and programming equipment, maintaining inspection records, managing repair parts inventory, observing safety rules, and occasionally guiding trainees and contractors, with training opportunities as available.

Responsibilities

• Installs, calibrates, adjusts, programs, repairs, troubleshoots and inspects distribution protection and control equipment
• Sets up and maintains inspection and testing records of distribution protection and control equipment
• Maintains inventory of repair parts for equipment and controls
• Observes all safety rules and regulations
• Indirectly supervises trainees and contractors on occasion
• Participates in formal training programs for improvement of job knowledge and technical skills when available
• Performs other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned

Job description

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative is seeking an electrical technician to install, inspect, test, maintain, and repair distribution protection and control equipment in field and shop settings.

The role involves calibrating and programming equipment, maintaining inspection records, managing repair parts inventory, observing safety rules, and occasionally guiding trainees and contractors, with training opportunities as available.