Substation Technician

North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Georgia EMC seeks a Substation Technician to support maintenance, testing and repair of high voltage equipment. You will operate bucket trucks, collect oil samples, and assist in restoring power under challenging conditions.

The position requires a high school diploma and an associate degree or approved apprenticeship, plus a Georgia Class A CDL and DOT cert within 6 months. You may pursue crane and ITS certs within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Associate degree in pre-engineering, electric studies, or related program; OR the completion of an electrical apprentice program; OR 5 years of specific job-related experience.
• Must have the ability to acquire and maintain a valid Georgia commercial driver's license (Class A) and DOT certification within 6 months of being in the position.
• Employee is expected to become a certified mobile crane operator, progress and complete NGEMC Substation Technician Program, and attain ITS certification within 6 months of being in the position.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate near voltages up to 230,000 volts.
• Test, repair and maintain transformers (single and three phase).
• Test, program and maintain reclosers, regulators and capacitor controls.
• Perform monthly inspections of substations and down line equipment.
• Perform quarterly industrial substation inspections.
• Inspect and maintain substation batteries quarterly.
• Repair, maintain and warehouse Power Delivery functions.
• Accumulate retired transformers for recycling.
• Assist with Environmental and Regulatory compliance.
• Assist in restoration of power outages as directed.
• Collect oil samples for transformers and regulators.
• Clean up oil spills and other spills.
• Maintain and test oil-filled and gas-filled equipment.
• Test, service and install SCADA equipment.
• Conduct infrared scanning of substation equipment.
• Maintain accurate record keeping.
• Assist in Apparatus Shop as needed.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Skills

Bucket truck ops

Safety adherence

Troubleshooting

Electrical diagrams

Windows skills

Heavy equipment

Education

Associate degree in pre-engineering/electric studies

Electrical apprentice program

Job description

Title: Substation Technician

Reports to: Supervisor, Substation Maintenance

Department: Power Delivery

Purpose: To provide support services in processing, maintaining, repairing and testing substation equipment to ensure safe and proper operation, recycling and/or disposal.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate
• Associate degree in pre-engineering, electric studies, or related program; OR the completion of an electrical apprentice program; OR 5 years of specific job-related experience.
• Must have the ability to acquire and maintain a valid Georgia commercial driver's license (Class A) and DOT certification within 6 months of being in the position.
• Employee is expected to become a certified mobile crane operator, progress and complete NGEMC Substation Technician Program, and attain ITS certification within 6 months of being in the position.

Preferred:

• Electrical Controls Wiring Experience

Job Functions:

• Ability to safely work near voltages up to 230,000 volts.
• Safely operate company cars, trucks and other equipment.
• Test, repair and maintain all types of single phase and three phase transformers.
• Test, program and maintain reclosers, regulators and capacitor controls.
• Perform monthly inspections of substations and down line equipment, e.g., CAP banks, reclosers, breakers, etc.
• Perform quarterly industrial substation inspections.
• Test and maintenance substation control house batteries quarterly.
• Perform repair, maintenance, and warehousing functions for Power Delivery.
• Accumulate retired transformers for recycling.
• Assist with Environmental and Regulatory compliance.
• Assist in the restoration of power outages, as directed, e.g., locate underground faults.
• Collect oil samples for transformers, load tap changers and regulators.
• Help clean up oil spills and other types of various spills.
• Maintain and test all oil-filled and gas-filled substation equipment.
• Test, service, operate, install and troubleshoot substation equipment., line voltage regulators, control panels, and control wiring.
• Install down line equipment.
• Test, service, operate, and Install SCADA equipment.
• Conduct infrared scanning of substation and field apparatus equipment.
• Maintain accurate record keeping.
• Assist in Apparatus Shop as needed.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to safely operate and conduct work using a bucket truck on energized equipment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work and adherence to safety policies.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and equipment.
• Knowledge of different types of transformers, reclosers and other substation equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex equipment failures.
• Ability to reason analytically and relate theoretical concepts to actual needs.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret electrical diagrams, schematics and blueprints.
• Demonstrated computer skills utilizing windows-based programs.
• Ability to safely operate underground fault locating equipment, a tractor and other heavy equipment, e.g., track hoe, skid-steer, etc.
• Ability to gain an understanding of North Georgia EMC policies and procedures, environmental regulations and National Electric Safety Code Requirements.

Core Values:

• Safety: Continually adheres to regulations and ongoing training to maintain a safe work environment for all.
• Operational Excellence: Works smart and efficiently to provide exceptional reliability and is a sound financial and economic steward. Collaborates to develop the best solutions.
• Engagement and Growth: Takes responsibility for own actions, success and growth. Expresses commitment to work hard, with a positive attitude. Demonstrates good judgement and embraces constructive criticism and challenges. Seeks opportunities to learn and share knowledge.
• Integrity: Honest, respectful, kind and trustworthy. Brings a positive influence and values diversity. Eager to own, apologize and fix mistakes promptly and follow through timely on commitments. Maintains confidentiality.
• Teamwork: Provides assistance, information or other support for the team to build or maintain relationships.
• Customer Commitment: Puts the convenience of the members and internal customers first; asks for and values opinions of those whom they serve. Provides solutions with a sense of urgency and concern while being present, open and empathetic.
• Community Minded: Desires to make a difference in the communities served by NGEMC.
• Change: Constantly seeks opportunities to develop better services and more efficient processes.

Physical Demands:

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities (some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.). Requires physical ability in climbing, balancing, stooping, pushing, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, the ability to lift small objects with the fingers, grasping, talking, hearing, and is defined heavy work. Requires visual acuity in machine operation. Maintain a body weight of less than 275 pounds in order to safely operate and conduct work using a bucket truck and climb a ladder while carrying necessary tools. Exposure to outside environmental conditions on a frequent basis.

Working Conditions:

Primarily field work. Some general office duties. Requires the flexibility to work irregular hours for assignment completion; requires the ability to work during emergency situations and availability during inclement weather. Requires the flexibility to be on call, as needed.