Substation​/Heavy Equipment Technician - Winchester, KY

Substation/Heavy Equipment Technician
- Winchester, KY

Headquarters
- Winchester, KY

Full-time, Regular position.

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1 million Kentuckians across 87 counties.

We're leaders in environmental stewardship and we're committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky.

As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built.

EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6.5% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4.5%.

Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance.

For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-ekpc

EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

To perform all duties necessary to provide efficient service in the repair and installation of regulators, reclosers and transformers in energized and de-energized substations. To provide the necessary support to EKPC's Substation Contruction Department, delivering material and setting equipment and buildings at new substations and delivering line material to EKPC's Line Contractors. Also to provide services to our owner members for pad mount transformers installations and offer assistance moving or setting equipment at their request.

The following levels are open for consideration:
Level 1, 2 and 3.

All skill levels are being considered and the person chosen for the position will be placed in the level in which they are experienced. Please see below for description of all levels.

• Secures all loads to be transported.
• Loads equipment onto trailers.
• Visually inspects vehicles prior to use, including fluid levels, exterior lights and tires, and completes daily inspection sheet.
• Documents mileage and hours of use.
• Drives trucks required for the job
  -flat bed, tractor-trailer, crane.
• Troubleshoots minor in-field equipment breakdowns and coordinates with contractor mechanics to make vehicle repairs.
• Assists with planning vehicle and equipment movements while recognizing clearances and hazards.
• Operates forklift to move equipment.
• Completes forklift training.
• Inspects insulators for damage.
• Checks grounding on structures and equipment.
• Inspects conductors and replaces de-energized conductors as necessary.
• Meggers regulator before attaching jumpers.
• Records counter data and write up operations on regulators.
• Assists with installation and repairs of circuit switchers.
• Assists with installation and repairs of transmission breakers.
• Checks transformers for oil level and pressure.
• Paints transformers.
• Visually checks distribution substation components.
• Uses meggers and multi-meters.
• Inspects rubber gloves.
• Inspects and maintains personal safety equipment on truck.
• Inspects and cleans hot sticks.
• Ensures trucks are grounded to system ground or screw ground.
• Inspects lift cabling and replaces as necessary.
• Obtains flagger certification.
• Assists Substation Technician in emergency troubleshooting.
• Reads one-line diagrams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Arranges for equipment rental from vendor.
• Obtains Class A CDL License.
• Obtains permission from System Operator/Coop to work on energized substation.
• Determines overhead clearances 360° around crane.
• Positions vehicles and equipment.
• Operates bulldozer and backhoe.
• Operates bucket truck to position and connect substation equipment.
• Operates pump and oil trucks to transport transformer oil.
• Obtains crane and rigging qualification / operator verification training.
• Ensures slings/cables meet lift specifications and rig loads.
• Assists with oil filter rig operation.
• Checks operation of voltage regulators.
• Assists with testing transformers (Doble, TTR, Megger, and CT saturation tests).
• Assists with replacing transformers.
• Assists in determining when conditions exist to shut down substation and notifies System Operator.
• Assists in troubleshooting distribution substations and by-passing faulty components.
• Assists in returning distribution substation on-line.
• Assists in returning transmission substation on-line.
• Installs 69kV fuses.
• Assists in setting up mobile substation.
• Uses test…