Substation Technician II

Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation; Fayetteville (AR); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/dental coverage for employee &

Pension plan

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation in Fayetteville, AR seeks an Electrical Technician II to install, test, and maintain substation equipment and metering systems under supervision.

The role requires three years of related experience, pole climbing certification, and a valid CDL, plus strong knowledge of NEC/NESC and OECC safety rules. The position offers robust benefits and opportunities for hands-on field work across diverse installations.

Formación

• Three years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Pole climbing certification is required.
• High school diploma with algebraic and geometric background.
• Associate degree in Electrical Technology or completion of OECC Part I/II program or equivalent.
• CDL required.

Responsabilidades

• Installs, tests, and maintains substation equipment and large apparatus with minimal supervision.
• Conducts monthly substation inspections including infrared scans and oil sampling.
• Tests LTCs, voltage regulators, three-phase reclosers, and capacitor banks.
• Builds and installs instrument metering on live or dead services under supervision.
• Performs de-energized connections and assists in wiring between substation apparatus and control equipment.
• Downloads reports from inspections and makes repair recommendations.
• Programs solid-state meters and AMR devices.
• Assists in power quality monitoring and assessments for residential through industrial applications.

Conocimientos

Pole climbing

Electrical theory

Safety rules

Bucket truck operations

Extendo-stick

Metering equipment operation

AMR/SCADA basics

Educación

Electrical Technology degree

OECC Part I

OECC Part II within 18 months

CDL

Herramientas

Bucket truck operations

Extendo-stick

Live/dead service wiring

AMR/SCADA wiring

Descripción del empleo

Ozarks Electric, headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas with offices in Springdale, Arkansas, Stilwell and Westville Oklahoma incorporated in 1938, is a member‑owned electric cooperative, serving more than 80,000 meters across nine counties in Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma.

Ozarks provides to its employees: 100% paid medical/dental coverage for you and your dependents, a defined benefit pension plan and a 401(k) plan with employer match. We also provide paid time off, 9 paid holidays, disability benefits, life insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Job offers are contingent on passing a background check, proof of eligibility to work in the U.S., and passing a drug test. Ozarks does not accept medical marijuana cards because all our positions are considered safety sensitive.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High school diploma with an algebraic and geometric background required. Must have an associate degree in Electrical Technology or have completed Part I of OECC's Electrical Technician Program or similar program. Must complete Part II of OECC Electrical Technician Program within 18 months (Failure to complete would result in demotion to Tech I). Must have CDL.

EXPERIENCE: Must have three years' related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have successfully completed pole climbing certification.

MAJOR JOB TASKS

• Installs, tests, and does maintenance on substation, large equipment, and special apparatus with minimal supervision
• Conducts monthly inspections of substations including, but not limited to, infrared thermal scans for hot spots, drawing oil samples for laboratory analysis, and downloading information from substation and metering equipment.
• Performs basic operational tests of LTC's, voltage regulators, three phase reclosers, and capacitor banks.
• Builds and installs instrument metering on live or dead services under close supervision.
• Makes common electrical connections properly on de-energized equipment.
• Assists in wiring connections between substation apparatus and control/communication equipment in a control house.
• Bypasses energized apparatus for repair and change out under close supervision.
• Diagnoses problems and makes repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Downloads and prepare reports from results of inspections and infrared scans. Makes recommendations for repairs or maintenance.
• Programs solid‑state meters and AMR devices.
• Assists in installing power quality monitoring and conducting power quality assessments in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
• Installs and maintains all forms of substation communication to AMR, SCADA, and substation meters.
• Performs other such duties as requested and required by the position.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

The Electrical Technician II shall be required to perform any other duties assigned to fulfill the objectives of the Cooperative.

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Members: Limited contact with members to install or remove power quality equipment. Answers occasional questions concerning OECC, if unable to do so, directs to the proper personnel.
• General Public: Answers occasional questions concerning OECC, if unable to do so, directs to the proper personnel.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to use a notebook computer in Windows environment and to retrieve data from various electronic devices. Must be able to operate company vehicles in unfavorable conditions. Must obtain CDL. Must progressively train in bucket truck operations. Must be able to use an extendo--stick in various applications. Must have valid driver's license without violation, which would prohibit insurability.
• Must have good understanding of electrical theory and practice. Must have good knowledge of electricity, electrical circuits, and electrical wiring. Must have good knowledge of NEC, NESC, OSHA, and RUS specifications related to electric service. Must have a good understanding of OECC safety rules and practices. Must be able to calculate from base measurements: amps, volts, kw, kwh, pf, kvar, and kvarh.
• Must be able to learn and perform first aid and CPR. Must have good written and oral communication skills with ability to comprehend equipment, software, and training manuals. Must be able to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form. Must be able to interpret maps, specifications, staking sheets, and complex electronic control diagrams. Requires ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry and the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Occasional exposure to mechanical parts, high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, and close proximity to energized high voltage equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires excellent vision, upper body strength, and hand‑eye coordination. Must be able to lift and move 50 to 75 pounds. Must be able to climb and work off a 20-foot ladder. Must attend pole climbing and pole top rescue training. Must be able to walk and/or hike over rough and heavily forested terrain in unfavorable conditions.
• The physical activities and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Ozarks Electric is an EOE/AA/W/M/VETERAN/Disability employer