Substation Technician

Title:

Substation Technician

Reports to:

Supervisor, Substation Maintenance Department:
Power Delivery

Purpose:

To provide support services in processing, maintaining, repairing and testing substation equipment to ensure safe and proper operation, recycling and/or disposal.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate
• Associate degree in pre-engineering, electric studies, or related program; OR the completion of an electrical apprentice program; OR 5 years of specific job-related experience.
• Must have the ability to acquire and maintain a valid Georgia commercial driver’s license (Class
  
  A) and DOT certification within 6 months of being in the position.
• Employee is expected to become a certified mobile crane operator, progress and complete NGEMC Substation Technician Program, and attain ITS certification within 6 months of being in the position.

• Electrical Controls Wiring Experience

• Ability to safely work near voltages up to 230,000 volts.
• Safely operate company cars, trucks and other equipment.
• Test, repair and maintain all types of single phase and three phase transformers.
• Test, program and maintain reclosers, regulators and capacitor controls.
• Perform monthly inspections of substations and down line equipment, e.g., CAP banks, reclosers, breakers, etc.
• Perform quarterly industrial substation inspections.
• Test and maintenance substation control house batteries quarterly.
• Perform repair, maintenance, and warehousing functions for Power Delivery.
• Accumulate retired transformers for recycling.
• Assist with Environmental and Regulatory compliance.
• Assist in the restoration of power outages, as directed, e.g., locate underground faults.
• Collect oil samples for transformers, load tap changers and regulators.
• Help clean up oil spills and other types of various spills.
• Maintain and test all oil-filled and gas-filled substation equipment.
• Test, service, operate, install and troubleshoot substation equipment., line voltage regulators, control panels, and control wiring.
• Install down line equipment.
• Test, service, operate, and Install SCADA equipment.
• Conduct infrared scanning of substation and field apparatus equipment.
• Maintain accurate record keeping.
• Assist in Apparatus Shop as needed.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

• Ability to safely operate and conduct work using a bucket truck on energized equipment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work and adherence to safety policies.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and equipment.
• Knowledge of different types of transformers, reclosers and other substation equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex equipment failures.
• Ability to reason analytically and relate theoretical concepts to actual needs.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret electrical diagrams, schematics and blueprints.
• Demonstrated computer skills utilizing windows-based programs.
• Ability to safely operate underground fault locating equipment, a tractor and other heavy equipment, e.g., track hoe, skid-steer, etc.
• Ability to gain an understanding of North Georgia EMC policies and procedures, environmental regulations and National Electric Safety Code Requirements.

• Safety:
  
  Continually adheres to regulations and ongoing training to maintain a safe work environment for all.
• Operational Excellence:
  
  Works smart and efficiently to provide exceptional reliability and is a sound financial and economic steward. Collaborates to develop the best solutions.
• Engagement and Growth:
  
  Takes responsibility for own actions, success and growth. Expresses commitment to work hard, with a positive attitude. Demonstrates good judgement and embraces constructive criticism and challenges. Seeks opportunities to learn and share knowledge.
• Integrity:
  
  Honest, respectful, kind and trustworthy. Brings a positive influence and values diversity. Eager to own, apologize and fix mistakes promptly and follow through timely on commitments. Maintains confidentiality.
• Teamwork:
  
  Provides assistance, information or other support for the team to build or maintain relationships.
• Customer Commitment:
  
  Puts the convenience of the members and internal customers first; asks for and values opinions of those whom they serve. Provides…