Journeyman Meter Relay Technician

PacifiCorp; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

PacifiCorp seeks a Journeyman Meter and Relay Technician to install, test, repair, and maintain substation equipment and metering systems on-site in WallA WallA, WA. The role requires a journeyman level of knowledge in protection, control, and metering hardware and the ability to work safely in potentially confined spaces or elevated areas.

Responsibilities include operating substation gear, testing power equipment, and supporting emergency conditions, with a schedule of full-time work at a 100%

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Has completed an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent program.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair substation equipment including relays and metering.
• Operate substation equipment and remote control equipment including SCADA.
• Perform tests such as transformer turns ratio, megger, and other analytical tests as assigned.

Skills

Journeyman meter expertise

Electrical testing

SCADA familiarity

CMV driving

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

SCADA systems

Megger testing equipment

Job description

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

Responsibilities

A Journeyman Meter and Relay Technician is a journeyman with a working knowledge of substation protection, control, and metering equipment. They install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair substation equipment which includes, but is not limited to electromechanical, solid state and microprocessor protective relays, indicating and KWH/KW meters, recording instruments including sequential event recorders and digital fault recorders, controls to all substation apparatus including breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitors, reactors and all associated equipment, and remote control equipment including various forms of SCADA. They perform testing on substation apparatus such as power factor testing, transformer turns ratio testing, megger testing and other analytical tests as assigned. They operate substation equipment, including switching and grounding. They are expected to follow safety rules and company standards. They may work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas, may work with bucket and boom trucks. They may work independently or with others, occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions, and be responsible for tools, test equipment, and vehicles.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Has successfully completed an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent program.
• 4+ years experience in the meter & relay trade.
• Must pass a pre-qualifying skills test.
• Good driving record.
• Commercial Motor Vehicle Medical Card (CMV).
• Physical exam required.

Preferences

• 5+ years experience as a Journeyman Meter & Relay Technician.

Additional Information

Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25
Primary Location: WALLA WALLA (100% Onsite)
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 125
Hiring Range: $71.69 per hour

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.