High-Voltage System Protection Tech: Apprentice to Journeyman

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Basin Electric Power Cooperative seeks an Apprentice System Protection Technician at the TSM Williston outpost in Williston, ND. You will assist in operating, maintaining, repairing, and inspecting high voltage protection equipment and schemes under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, ongoing technical training, and progression toward journeyman status through on-the-job and academic learning activities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with substation focus preferred.
• Must complete apprentice program within four years of employment.
• Valid driver’s license in resident state and non-CDL DOT qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman in operating and maintaining equipment.
• Operate, test, and inspect protection equipment and related systems.
• Complete forms, reports, timecards, and required paperwork.
• Maintain vehicles, tools, and assist in shop operations.
• Learn proper switching, clearances, tagging, and grounding procedures.

Skills

Electrical theory

Networking troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Data analysis

MS Word

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Education

Associate's degree in electronic technology

High school diploma or GED with military training

Tools

MS Word

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Job description

Basin Electric Power Cooperative seeks an Apprentice System Protection Technician at the TSM Williston outpost in Williston, ND. You will assist in operating, maintaining, repairing, and inspecting high voltage protection equipment and schemes under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, ongoing technical training, and progression toward journeyman status through on-the-job and academic learning activities.