Substation Technician

Heber Light & Power Co; Heber City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Outstanding benefits

Job summary

Heber Light & Power Co in Utah is seeking a skilled Substation Technician to join our team. This journey-level position serves with a focus on constructing, operating, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electric substations and related equipment.

The role involves maintaining control, relaying, SCADA, PLC, and communication systems; operating hydroelectric facilities; providing guidance to apprentices; and adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Journey-level certification or working toward journey-level status.
• Journeyman electrician license is required or in progress.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Knowledge of protective relaying, SCADA, PLCs, and utility equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Construct, operate, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair electric substations and equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical, protective relaying, SCADA, PLC, and communication systems.
• Operate and maintain electrical and mechanical systems at hydroelectric facilities.
• Perform journey-level electrical work, preventive maintenance, testing, switching, and emergencies.
• Provide direction and training to Substation Apprentices and participate in on-call schedule.
• Work safely and in accordance with policies, codes, and regulations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

SCADA knowledge

PLC knowledge

Blueprints reading

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Journeyman electrician license

Substation Technician Certification (DOL)

Job description

Join Our Team!

We are seeking a skilled Substation Technician to join our team.

This is a journey-level position; however, qualified Substation Apprentices who are progressing toward journey-level qualifications and have an electrician license or lineman certification are encouraged to apply!

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical professional who enjoys technical work, troubleshooting, and working with a variety of utility equipment and systems.

What You'll Do

• Construct, operate, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair electric substations and associated equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical, control, protective relaying, SCADA, PLC, and communication systems.
• Operate and maintain electrical and mechanical systems at hydroelectric facilities.
• Perform journey-level electrical work, preventive maintenance, equipment testing, switching, and emergency repairs.
• Provide direction and training to Substation Apprentices and participate in the rotating on-call schedule.
• Perform all work safely and in accordance with Company policies, electrical codes, and applicable regulations.

What We're Looking For

• Journey-level Substation Technician Certification through an approved DOL program; or a Substation Apprentice progressing toward journey-level qualifications.
• Journeyman electrician license.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, protective relaying, SCADA, PLCs, and utility equipment.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.

Why Work With Us?

• Meaningful work supporting reliable electric service to our community.
• Competitive compensation and outstanding benefits!
• A skilled, technically diverse work environment.
• Opportunities to work with advanced electrical, control, and utility systems.
• A strong focus on safety, teamwork, and professional development.