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.

• Work on energized equipment up to 260 volts. After six months in classification, assist work on conductors and equipment energized at voltages above 750 volts under direct supervision or assistance of personnel in higher classification.
• Select proper prints and/or drawings for various work and have a basic understanding of each.
• Use voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation meggers and other test equipment associated with station work.
• Assist in disassembling and reassembling, inspecting, maintenance, and repairing of station transformers, circuit breakers, portable substations, rotating machinery, network protectors and transformers, 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 kinds of tapes, insulating materials, protective and insulating paints and varnishes, and understand proper application of each.
• Assist in making visual inspections such as check 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 various 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, etc.
• Assist in station switching including use of radio communication and/or direct instruction from higher classification, assist in checking equipment clearances and making de‑energized tests, place grounds as directed.
• 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 the 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 the operation of such equipment.
• Use hand and power tools; operate portable generators, blowers and pumps; inspect and store personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge and use of 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 as presented in the Company's Safety Manual.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules and operating regulations and practices.

• Education requirements: Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience. Military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician) may be considered equivalent. Recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another utility or contractor.
• Work experience requirement: No previous work experience required. Must be available to work overtime, call‑out overtime and shift work, as required. Travel requirements are expected > 50% of the time.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL is required.

• Education requirements: Two‑year associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience. Military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician) may be considered equivalent. Recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another electric utility or contractor.
• Work experience requirement: Minimum of 24 months satisfactory work experience as a Station Electrician C or the equivalent (as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination and performance appraisal).
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL is required.

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