Substation Technician 3Position requires daily travel throughout PEC service area and weekly reporting to Johnson City Substation Maintenance department. $45.81 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits Hourly Range $45.81 - $57.26 midpoint *Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.This position is responsible for 24/7 system operations including the calibration, commissioning, inspection, maintenance and repair of transmission and distribution equipment and protective relays, switches, apparatus and Power Line Carrier (PLC) communication systems associated with the transmission grid, distribution infrastructure and capital improvement projects.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesPerform maintenance and inspection on substation equipment by following a time based maintenance program according to the Cooperative's Substation Equipment Maintenance Standards Plan, manufacturer recommendations and NERC compliancePerform monthly inspection of substation facilities and equipment, maintain records in PEC's maintenance tracking softwareExecute formal switching orders inside substations as issued by the PEC Transmission COntrol Center (TCC) to manipulate power flow on the high voltage transmission grid or to isolate transmission equipmentWrite and execute formal switching orders inside substations to manipulate power flow on the medium voltage distribution grid or to isolate distribution equipmentInstall mobile substations for substation construction projects, routine maintenance of substation power transformers or emergency power restorationPerform technical testing of substation equipment using specific test sets including TTR, contact resistance, oil dielectric tests, transformer power factor (Doble) testing, winding resistance, sweep frequency response analysis (SFRA), digital protective relay verification, electromechanical relay calibration, hi-pot, and phasingTest and inspect substation battery banks and chargers by testing strap impedance, cell voltage, cell impedance, specific gravity, temperature, charging current, and bank voltageLocate and repair DC grounds within substation control systemsPerform speed tests, mechanical, and electrical inspection on substation 138KV SF6 gas circuit switchersPerform operating mechanism inspection, motion analysis, contact resistance, gas purity tests, and repair of 138KV SF6 gas breakersPerform operating mechanism inspection, internal inspection, motion analysis, power factor, contact resistance, and repair of 69/138KV oil breakersExtract oil samples from energized substation equipment for dissolved gas analysis (DGA) and fluid quality testing, review and interpret lab resultsPerform internal inspection and repair according to manufacture specification on a variety of substation power transformer load tap changers (LTC's), models include RMV II, UVT, UVW, UZD, UZDRT, UZERT, UTT-B, TLS, TC525, LRT200, & 550HPerform Infrared thermography inspections of substationsRepair hot spots on substation switches and connections identified thru infrared thermography inspectionsPerform Partial Discharge surveys on various energized substation equipmentProvide expert technical support for substation capital improvement projects (CIP) by installing temporary equipment, performing load transfers, complex high voltage switching, and isolation of high voltage equipmentCommission new substations or newly upgraded substations.
Energize new substation equipment and perform all tests and electrical checks to ensure reliable operationVerify wiring diagrams and electrical control schematics during substation commissioning projects making corrections and design changes to ensure proper operation of all equipment and control circuitsProgram Schweitzer electronic protective relays and function test protection schemes by trip checking all new substation equipmentWrite logic scripts used as test plans for SEL digital protective relay testsProgram, test, and commission programmable logic controllers (PLC's) for protection circuits in substations (SEL relays)Perform end-to-end testing of PEC's transmission carrier and fiber communication systems for reliable operation of the high voltage transmission gridAnalyze test results on equipment and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions for equipment performance and repairFollow work procedures and company policiesCarry out operating proceduresPerform emergency Call-Out duty for all substation issues and respond to substation power outagesRecord data on appropriate test reports to maintain NERC, FERC and TRE complianceCoordinate activities with other departmentsOperate PEC vehicle(s) for business purposes in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local law and PEC policies and proceduresMaintain driver eligibility through appropriate valid Texas Driver's License and driving record in accordance with PEC policyMaintain the security of confidential informationStay abreast of advances in technologyDemonstrate regular and prompt attendanceSupervisory and/or Leadership ResponsibilitiesMay provide technical direction to othersKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing informationKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer serviceKnowledge of substation protection schemes including Bus & Transformer Differential, Breaker Failure, Cable Fault, and Zone Protection schemesKnowledge of basic electricity, safety rules and procedures as well as the hazards involved in working around energized lines and equipment involving high and low voltageKnowledge of substation communication SCADA, relaying, monitoring and control systemsKnowledge of reviewing and interpreting wiring diagrams and electrical control schematics for relay applicationsKnowledge of learned principles of electrical theory as applied to power transformers and autotransformers, relays, SCADA and TWACS systems, etc.Skilled in the use of electrical testing equipment including DOBLE 6150, DOBLE M4000, MEGGER, Hi-Pot, CT test set, phasing sticks, oil dielectric, contact resistance, and sweep frequency response analysis (SFRA)Skilled in time managementSkilled in prioritizing and managing changing prioritiesAbility to use computer systems and applicationsAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writingAbility to listen and understand information verbally and in writingAbility to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problemsMinimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)Associate's Degree in Electrical Power and Controls, Electronics Technology or related fieldDirectly related experience may substitute for educationTwo years of Substation Technician II or equivalent experienceValid Texas Driver's License and Motor Vehicle Report that comply with PEC policyPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneelThe employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of timeThe employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 100 poundsThe employee may be required to travelThe employee will routinely utilize Personal Protective EquipmentThe employee will participate in emergency restoration and call-out dutyThe employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and humid conditionsThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loudExempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay periodThis position may be required to work more than 40 hours per weekThis description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.
The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.Position Open Until FilledPedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity,