System Protection Journeyman Technician

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative; McAlester (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative in McAlester, OK seeks a Journeyman Systems Technician - System Protection to ensure transmission system reliability, covering metering, relaying, and substation automation with emphasis on system protection. This role involves testing, calibration, and data transmission to EMS/SCADA.

The position includes troubleshooting, configuring meters and relays, coordinating with Operations and Transmission teams, and supervising contractors to ensure NERC compliance

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college in a related field.
• Five years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Completion of an apprentice training program in system protection.
• Troubleshooting skills with communications equipment including metering, relaying, EMS/SCADA.
• Experience with safety and OSHA/WFEC rules.

Responsibilities

• Installation, repair, calibration of metering, relaying, and substation automation.
• Test and document NERC compliance for new or existing switch stations.
• Coordinate with Transmission Operators for clearances and switching orders.
• Direct and oversee contractors during installation and commissioning.
• Provide operator support and perform related duties as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Apprentice training program in system protection

Tools

MS Office

EMS/SCADA systems

Job description

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative in McAlester, OK seeks a Journeyman Systems Technician - System Protection to ensure transmission system reliability, covering metering, relaying, and substation automation with emphasis on system protection. This role involves testing, calibration, and data transmission to EMS/SCADA.

The position includes troubleshooting, configuring meters and relays, coordinating with Operations and Transmission teams, and supervising contractors to ensure NERC compliance