Advanced Meter Relay Technician

Moses Lake Service Center
10216 Kinder Rd NE
Moses Lake, WA 98837, USA

Closing Date to Apply: This position is openuntilfilled. Applications will be reviewed as theyare received. The position may close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates has been established.

Wage Rate: $68.90 Hourly.

Number of Positions: 1

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD's benefit that may be available if hired. Different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant County PUD will conduct a background check and pre-employment drug screen after a contingent offer of employment has been made, if selected for this position.

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may undergo further evaluation based on preferred qualifications and other job-related criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration .

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the safe, efficient and correct completion of Metering, Relay and Transformer work in substations. This position is considered an Advanced Journeyman and is intended to be the most knowledgeable craft worker at GCPUD.

An employee in this position shall work under the direction of, and report to, the Meter Relay Foreman, Supervisor or other designated Management employee. This position is responsible for performing a variety of work assignments at multiple locations as well as training and mentoring Advanced Meter Relay Technicians in training.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not
limited to, the following:

• Driving district vehicles and equipment is an essential function of this position. Examples include but are not limited to:
  Service Trucks, District Fleet Vehicles, Bucket Trucks.
• Train, mentor, and guide Advanced Meter Relay Technicians that are below their current level in the career ladder, ensuring they are properly trained, equipped, and informed to perform their duties effectively.
• Oversee and be accountable for the work and conduct of Advanced Meter Relay Technicians that are below their current level in the career ladder, ensuring tasks are performed in a professional, efficient, and effective manner.
• Assume a leadership role within substations and switchyards, particularly when working in composite crews.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment by promoting open communication, trust, and respect.
• Collaborate courteously and effectively with other District crafts as needed.
• Ensure all work complies with District drawings, specifications, and construction standards.
• Enforce adherence to District and State of Washington safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment in a safe, clean, and serviceable condition, arranging repairs and maintenance as required.
• Apply thorough knowledge of switching and clearance procedures, including the ability to accept, apply, and release clearances.
• Possess a strong and thorough knowledge of electrical theory and working expertise in the operation, maintenance, repair, testing, calibration, and installation of all types and voltages of meters and relays used by the District in substations and switchyards.
• Program, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot protective relays in substations and switchyards; may perform switching…