System Protection Journeyman Technician

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative

Hugo (OK)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative seeks a Journeyman Systems Technician- System Protection to support our transmission systems. This role focuses on metering, relaying, and substation automation, with responsibilities across installation, maintenance, testing, and documentation to ensure reliability and NERC compliance.

The position may also be filled as a Systems Technician-System Protection, with duties spanning similar responsibilities.

Qualifications

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in a related field, or five years of related experience plus one year at Systems Technician level.
Experience with metering, protective relaying, EMS/SCADA systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Installation, repair, calibration of metering, relaying, and substation automation components.
Resolve system problems from Operations, Engineering, and related services in a timely manner.
Configure meters and relays and interpret data to resolve issues with devices or the transmission system.
Conduct commission testing of switch stations and document results for reliability and NERC compliance.
Direct and supervise contractors to ensure proper installation and documentation for NERC compliance.
Coordinate with Transmission Operators on clearances and switching orders for safe operations.