Station Electrician C-

Job Summary

Perform all types of work involved in the construction, maintenance, rebuild, removal, operation, testing and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission and distribution facilities. Assist in responding to emergency call‑outs on station trouble and coordinating prompt restoration of service to customers as required.

What You’ll Do:

• Work on energized equipment up to 260 volts. In the first six months, assist in work on conductors and equipment energized above 750 volts under direct supervision or assistance from personnel of higher classification.
• Select proper prints and/or drawings for work and understand each.
• Use voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation meggers and other test equipment associated with station work.
• Assist in disassembling, reassembling, inspecting, maintaining and repairing station transformers, circuit breakers, portable substations, rotating machinery, network protectors, air ducts and heat exchangers; install and maintain station batteries; replace nitrogen bottles and air filters.
• Assist in station work such as installing conduit, pipe, cable and wire; use hand lines to pass tools and materials; dig and backfill trenches; remove and spread stone; uncrate equipment and material; install and remove portable substation fences, barriers and safety signs; paint structures and equipment; climb station structures.
• Use various tapes, insulating materials, protective and insulating paints and varnishes, and understand proper application.
• Assist in making visual inspections of lights, heaters, circuit breaker counters, oil levels and bus connections; read gauges such as voltmeters, ammeters, hydrometers, pressure and level gauges; apply start‑run‑stop tests on emergency generators, water and sump pumps and fire‑engine motors; report abnormal conditions.
• Replace lamps, switches, duplex outlets, dry cells; install and maintain signal and communication systems.
• Assist in tests involving oil samples, connecting and operating portable and stationary oil handling equipment; assist in electrical tests, TTR, Doble, core megger and resistance for transformer testing.
• Assist in station switching including use of radio communication, direct instruction from higher classification, check equipment clearances and make de‑energized tests, place grounds as directed.
• Have knowledge and proficiency in steel and aerial lift rescue.
• Maintain records and prepare and submit reports as required.
• Attend and participate in training and assist in training of other employees as assigned.
• Use and operate various company vehicles, specialized equipment, hand and power tools; operate company vehicles, cranes, aerial lifts and specialized equipment; perform duties incidental to operation of such equipment.
• Inspect and store personal protective equipment; use hand and power tools; operate portable generators, blowers and pumps.
• Know and use various knots used in station work.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification; direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
• Become familiar with the Company’s safety rules and practices and in the application of resuscitation and First Aid.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Company’s safety rules and operating regulations and practices.