Troubleshooter (So-Gp 1)

We Energies (WE); Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

We Energies located in Franklin, Wisconsin, is seeking a Troubleshooter (So-Gp 1) to help maintain 24/7 electric service and safety for customers and employees. The role involves responding to emergency and routine situations affecting transmission and distribution systems, including switching, isolation, and protective grounding.

The position requires Journeyman Lineman training or equivalent experience, plus a valid driver's license and a CDL within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Federal or State formal training for a Journeyman Lineman or equivalent experience as a qualified Line Mechanic.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL must be obtained within 90 days of entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency and routine switching of overhead and underground equipment from 120v to 345kv.
• Implement hold-off and hotline procedures to ensure safety per Protective Card Procedures.
• Establish isolation zones with System Dispatch Control and Distribution Dispatch for maintenance, construction, and emergencies.
• Interpret operating instructions, diagrams, blueprints, and maps in substations and field equipment.
• Perform phasing, testing, and protective grounding operations and set regulation.
• Assess situations, isolate problems, determine resolutions, and coordinate with crews as needed.
• Assist police and fire departments by switching, isolating, and advising in emergencies for public safety.
• Inspect equipment, diagnose problems, locate faults, and perform preventive maintenance.
• Install equipment to new constructions and energize/test circuits, including meters and regulators.

Skills

Journeyman Lineman

CDL

Driver's license

Job description

We Energies , a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Troubleshooter (So-Gp 1) in our Franklin, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by Local 2150.

Job Summary

Maintain 24-hour, seven-day-a-week electric service and safety to all WE customers and employees by responding to emergency and routine situations affecting the transmission and distribution systems of overhead and underground service.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform emergency and routine switching of both company and customer equipment, both overhead and underground, ranging from 120v to 345kv.
• Implement hold-off and hotline procedures to ensure safety in accordance with the Protective Card Procedures.
• Establish isolation zones for safety with System Dispatch Control and Distribution Dispatch for maintenance, construction, and emergency situations.
• Interpret operating instruction, switching diagrams, substation one-line diagrams, engineering orders, blueprints, and operating maps in both company and customer substations and associated field equipment.
• Perform phasing, testing, and protective grounding operations.
• Set regulation.
• Assess situations, isolate problem and determine appropriate resolutions, repair or temporary or permanent when possible or recommend crews and materials as needed.
• Assist police and fire departments by switching, isolating, and advising in emergency situations to ensure public safety.
• Determine cause of customer/system problems, repair, or recommend proper course of action needed to correct problem.
• Inspect system equipment, diagnose problems, fault locate, repair or replace malfunctioning or worn equipment, perform preventive maintenance.
• Install equipment to new constructions, energize and test circuits (i.e., metering equipment, voltage regulators, lights, etc.).
• Maintain street lights, proper equipment and supplies for vehicles.
• Assist with disconnections and reconnections, collections, meter installation and load managementequipment removal.
• Respond to engineering requests.
• Attend safety and training classes to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Assist other groups/business units as needed on special assignments or situations.
• Responsible for accurate interpretation of data.
• Manage stray voltage issues, perform light forestry work, ensure contractor compliance.
• Solve radio and television interference problems, perform meter and service work.
• In summer, 30% of time spent on locate activity. Meter reading part of responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• The applicant must have completed a Federal or State formal training for a Journeyman Lineman with approve supporting documentation or have had experience as a qualified (max) Line Mechanic.
• Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s requirements for driving. The selected applicant must obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) within 90 days of entry into the job.
• The selected applicant must reside within 30 driving miles (Troubleshooters in areas with 24/7 coverage and all Electric Operations employees in the southeast Wisconsin areas, must reside within 40 driving miles) of their headquarters or, if applicable, their crossroads location. In addition, employees in Customer Operations headquartered at a location that has an associated service territory may also reside within the applicable service center territory. Such employees will be required to relocate to meet this residency requirement within 18 months from date of physical transfer

Testing requirements

Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) - Other level: Comprehension of pictured mechanical principles such as gears, levers, pulley systems, water flow, etc.; arithmetic skills in calculating distances shown in prints and drawings; and the ability to read and understand written material.

End Date:09/26/2026

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
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