Journeyman Station Meter & Relay Technician

PacifiCorp; Prospect (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match fixed contributions

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp in Prospect, Oregon, seeks a Journeyman Meter & Relay Technician to install, maintain and repair substation equipment, including relays and meters. The role requires testing, troubleshooting and operating high-voltage apparatus with adherence to safety standards.

Onsite work predominates, with potential for long shifts during emergencies. The position emphasizes a strong safety culture; candidates should have a high school diploma, completed electrical apprenticeship, and 4+ years in

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Completed electrical apprenticeship or equivalent program.
• 4+ years experience in the meter & relay trade.
• Must pass a pre-qualifying skills test.
• Good driving record.
• Physical exam required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair substation equipment including relays, meters, recording instruments and controls.
• Operate substation equipment including switching and grounding; follow safety rules and company standards.
• Work independently or with others; may work long hours during emergencies; manage tools and test equipment.
• May work in confined spaces or elevated work areas and with bucket/boom trucks.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Safety-conscious

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

SCADA

Megger

Power factor testing equipment

Job description

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. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

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.
• Physical exam required.

Preferences

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

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorpmakes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

Primary Location: Prospect, Oregon (100% Onsite) | Department: Power Supply | Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 659 | Schedule: Full-Time | Hiring Range: $73.82 per hour

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.