JOURNEYMAN SUBSTATION AND METER TECHNICIAN

City of Coffeyville•Coffeyville, KS

About The Position

DEFINITION To perform journeyman level skilled technical work in the construction, testing, maintenance and repair of substation equipment and in other areas of the electric utility, ensuring electrical equipment is in proper working order. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from the Foreman and Electrician of the Meter Shop and/or Superintendent of Electric Distribution. Observation and training of other staff members as required. ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS— Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following Essential Functions: 1. Maintain, test, install, and repair substation equipment including power transformers, load tap changers, protective relays, metering, potential transformers, current transformers, high voltage circuit breakers and switches, switchgear, batteries and battery charging systems, and interchange metering equipment. 2. Test, install, and calibrate protective relays, interchange metering, and other electric substation equipment. 3. Update wiring diagrams and schematics as needed, ensure accuracy prior to installing new wiring and equipment. 4. Work on energized secondary voltages and work around and operate manual disconnect switches on all voltages of distribution and transmission lines and busses up to 138,000 volts. 5. Install, maintain, and repair SCADA equipment. 6. Take oil samples from power transformers, load tap changers, and oil circuit breakers, run dielectric tests, and run filtering equipment as deemed necessary. Install new substation equipment by pulling cables and terminating wiring, following engineered drawings, diagrams, and schematics. 7. Perform substation switching for planned and emergency situations. 8. Take regularly scheduled readings on substation equipment to ensure proper operation. 9. Gather records on maintenance and services provided to ensure compliance with NERC standards. Marginal Functions: 1. Communicate and coordinate work with private and public agencies; communicate with other local, regional, state, and federal government agencies to develop effective working relationships. 2. Respond to service calls concerning electrical problems; investigate complaints. 3. Perform regular testing of equipment and machinery to maintain quality assurance and high performance. 4. Perform a variety of skilled tasks associated with the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment at all City facilities. 5. Operate and monitor use of bucket truck, meter test bench, relay test set, phase angle meter, volt meter, drill motors, and other equipment needed for maintaining and repairing electrical equipment, electrical meters, and protective relays. 6. Assist electric metering or distribution staff or other areas within the Electric department with construction, maintenance, and/or repair work on an as-needed basis. Perform a variety of skilled tasks associated with the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and meters including, but not limited to, electrical malfunctions of control panels, relays, and high voltage breakers.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic devices, such as, circuits, switches, breakers, wiring, and the like, including related safety precautions and hazards.
Combustion engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
Excellent customer service skills.
Working knowledge of computers.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, utilities, contractors, engineers, and the general public.
Modern and complex principles and practices of electrical maintenance repair.
Methods, materials, techniques, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment.
Basic mathematical calculations.
Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
Methods and techniques of report preparation.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes and regulations.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Interpret, explain, and enforce departmental policies and procedures.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Follow all safety regulations of the Electric Utility Department.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following: -walking, standing, or sitting for extending periods of time -lifting and/or carrying heavy to moderate objects -bending, stooping, or kneeling for extended periods of time
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: -making observations -communicating with others -evaluating status of vehicles and equipment -answering questions -speaking in a clear and audible voice -traveling to various work locations -evaluating the performance of mechanical and electrical machinery and hand tools -monitoring assigned activities and operations
Maintain mental capacity which permits: -making sound decisions and using good judgment -prioritizing and assigning work activities -responding to questions -training crew members -estimating time and materials needed for projects.
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of substations, electrical equipment and meters including light fixtures, electrical malfunctions of control panels, relays, and high voltage breakers or equivalent industrial experience.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Substation Relay Journeyman or equivalent
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid C.P.R Certificate.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid First Aid Certificate.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Kansas driver’s license.
Possession of, or ability or obtain, an appropriate, valid Journeyman Electrician Certificate.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Journeyman Substation and Meter Technician certificate.

Responsibilities

Maintain, test, install, and repair substation equipment including power transformers, load tap changers, protective relays, metering, potential transformers, current transformers, high voltage circuit breakers and switches, switchgear, batteries and battery charging systems, and interchange metering equipment.
Test, install, and calibrate protective relays, interchange metering, and other electric substation equipment.
Update wiring diagrams and schematics as needed, ensure accuracy prior to installing new wiring and equipment.
Work on energized secondary voltages and work around and operate manual disconnect switches on all voltages of distribution and transmission lines and busses up to 138,000 volts.
Install, maintain, and repair SCADA equipment.
Take oil samples from power transformers, load tap changers, and oil circuit breakers, run dielectric tests, and run filtering equipment as deemed necessary. Install new substation equipment by pulling cables and terminating wiring, following engineered drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
Perform substation switching for planned and emergency situations.
Take regularly scheduled readings on substation equipment to ensure proper operation.
Gather records on maintenance and services provided to ensure compliance with NERC standards.
Communicate and coordinate work with private and public agencies; communicate with other local, regional, state, and federal government agencies to develop effective working relationships.
Respond to service calls concerning electrical problems; investigate complaints.
Perform regular testing of equipment and machinery to maintain quality assurance and high performance.
Perform a variety of skilled tasks associated with the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment at all City facilities.
Operate and monitor use of bucket truck, meter test bench, relay test set, phase angle meter, volt meter, drill motors, and other equipment needed for maintaining and repairing electrical equipment, electrical meters, and protective relays.
Assist electric metering or distribution staff or other areas within the Electric department with construction, maintenance, and/or repair work on an as-needed basis.
Perform a variety of skilled tasks associated with the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and meters including, but not limited to, electrical malfunctions of control panels, relays, and high voltage breakers.