High-Voltage Substation Technician

Knoxville Chamber; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoxville Utilities Board is seeking a System Operations Tech to maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment across substations and distribution networks (13kV–161kV). You will play a direct role in system reliability and safety while handling critical power infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of relevant experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience or training in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read schematics and operation manuals.
• Good written and oral communication and PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, maintenance, inspections, and repairs on substation and distribution equipment.
• Conduct high-voltage switching and operate advanced diagnostic and test equipment.
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain equipment records and documentation.
• Respond to outages and assist in service restoration.
• Work with transformers, breakers, relays, voltage regulators, reclosers, switchgear, and control systems.
• Provide training on equipment operation, testing procedures, repair methods, and safety practices.

Skills

Project management

Electrical troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 3 years technical training

Tools

Relay test equipment

Power factor tester

Insulation resistance tester

Transformer turns ratio tester

Breaker analyzer

Job description

Knoxville Utilities Board is seeking a System Operations Tech to maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment across substations and distribution networks (13kV–161kV). You will play a direct role in system reliability and safety while handling critical power infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of relevant experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to read schematics.