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- Source
- Workday View original listing
- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Key Responsibilities
- Install and maintain all types of station equipment, both energized and de-energized. Select proper prints and/or drawings and interpret specifications in order to proceed with each part of the work without supervision.
- Use live line tools provided for station work.Install and remove controls, instruments, meters, relays and control wiring for new and existing stations; lay out panels from drawings; wire energized panels.
- Understand and use a phase sequence meter when required.
- Assemble, adjust and maintain disconnects, air breaks, bypass, ground and interrupter switches.
- Lead in performance of station ground resistance tests.Perform inspections, maintenance, adjustment and testing on all types of station equipment including, but not limited to, circuit breakers and operating mechanisms, network protectors and transformers, mobiles, reactors, and regulators.
- Check and inspect stations and equipment; locate, clear, report and correct irregularities and abnormal conditions.
- Perform SF6 gas processing, oil de-gasification, vacuum pumping, dew point testing and other electrical tests.
- Check parallel circuits, both wye and Delta, using a phasing device or potential transformer voltmeter.
- Make transformer tap changes and understand the voltage and turns ratios involved.
- Select and install replacement bushings, arresters and insulators
- Make operational tests on equipment; radios, carrier current, telemetering, pilot wire and control equipment; adjust as necessary or as directed.Maintain and operate tools, company vehicles, cranes, aerial lifts and specialized equipment. Perform duties incidental to the operation of such equipment.Maintain records and prepare and submit reports as required.
- Perform switching and grounding on transmission, distribution and generation lines and stations as required. Know the hazards involved with reactive controlling devices and coupling capacitors.Assist employees of equal or higher classification; direct the work of employees assigned to assist.Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.Perform all duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules and operating regulations, environmental compliance, and practices.
- Assist in conducting departmental safety meetings and training of other employees.
Requirements
- Education: Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience. Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician); or recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another electric utility or contractor.
- Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL is required
- These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
- Thorough knowledge of the stations in the territory assigned.
- Must reside within 35 mile radius/40 roadway miles of service location.
- Knowledge of print reading sufficient to interpret and apply information from drawings, instruction manuals, one-line diagrams, and associated documents
- Ability to deal with customers and other employees in a courteous and professional manner.
- Ability to plan work and to properly instruct and brief others.
- Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license. Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.
- Familiarity with the Company safety rules and practices and proficiency in the application of resuscitation and First Aid as presented in the Company’s Safety Manual.
- Considerable travel and overtime may be required to complete work assignments
- Must successfully complete Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
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