Substation Technician II — Power Systems Expert

Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage for employee &

Pension plan

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Pole climbing

Electrical theory

Safety rules

Bucket truck operations

Extendo-stick

Metering equipment operation

AMR/SCADA basics

Education

Electrical Technology degree

OECC Part I

OECC Part II within 18 months

CDL

Tools

Bucket truck operations

Extendo-stick

Live/dead service wiring

AMR/SCADA wiring

Job description

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.