Substation Technician 1

　　Johnson City, US, 78636

　　$33.91 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

　　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.

　　PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Haley Road Offices – 300 Haley Road, Johnson City, TX 78636

　　Position will remain open until filled.

　　Position Summary

　　This position is responsible for 24/7 system operations including 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 and Responsibilities

　　Perform 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 compliance

　　Perform monthly inspection of substation facilities and equipment, maintain records in PEC’s maintenance tracking software

　　Execute formal switching orders inside substations as issued by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) System Operation Control Center (SOCC) to manipulate power flow on the high voltage transmission grid or to isolate transmission equipment

　　Write and execute formal switching orders inside substations to manipulate power flow on the medium voltage distribution grid or to isolate distribution equipment

　　Install mobile substations for substation construction projects, routine maintenance of substation power transformers, or emergency power restoration

　　Perform 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 phasing

　　Test and inspect substation battery banks and chargers by testing strap impedance, cell voltage, cell impedance, specific gravity, temperature, charging current, and bank voltage

　　Locate and repair DC grounds within substation control systems

　　Perform speed tests, mechanical, and electrical inspection on substation 138KV SF6 gas circuit switchers

　　Perform operating mechanism inspection, motion analysis, contact resistance, gas purity tests, and repair of 138KV SF6 gas breakers

　　Perform operating mechanism inspection, internal inspection, motion analysis, power factor, contact resistance, and repair of 69/138KV oil breakers

　　Extract oil samples from energized substation equipment for dissolved gas analysis (DGA) and fluid quality testing, review and interpret lab results

　　Perform internal inspection and repair according to manufacture specification on a verity of substation power transformer load tap changers (LTC’s), models include RMV II, UVT, UVW, UZD, UZDRT, UZERT, UTT-B, TLS, TC525, LRT200, & 550H

　　Perform Infrared thermography inspections of substations

　　Repair hot spots on substation switches and connections identified thru infrared thermography inspections

　　Perform Partial Discharge surveys on various energized substation equipment

　　Provide 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 equipment

　　Commission new substations or newly upgraded substations. Energize new substation equipment and perform all tests and electrical checks to ensure reliable operation

　　Verify wiring diagrams and electrical control schematics during substation commissioning projects making corrections and design changes to ensure proper operation of all equipment and control circuits

　　Program Schweitzer electronic protective relays and function test protection schemes by trip checking all new substation equipment

　　Write logic scripts used as test plans for SEL digital protective relay tests

　　Program, 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 grid

　　Perform emergency Call-Out duty for all substation issues and respond to substation power outages

　　Analyze test results on equipment and recommend practical cost-effective solutions for equipment performance and repair

　　Record data on appropriate test reports to maintain NERC, FERC and TRE compliance

　　Follow work procedures and company policies

　　Carry out operating procedures

　　Coordinate activities with other departments

　　• Maintain the security of confidential information

　　• Stay abreast of advances in technology

　　• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

　　• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

　　Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

　　Provide technical direction to others

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data, or processing information

　　Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service

　　Knowledge of substation protection schemes including Bus & Transformer Differential, Breaker Failure, Cable Fault, and Zone Protection schemes

　　Knowledge of basic electricity, safety rules and procedures as well as the hazards involved in working around energized lines and equipment involving high and low voltage

　　Knowledge of substation communication SCADA, relaying, monitoring and control systems

　　Knowledge of reviewing and interpreting wiring diagrams and electrical control schematics for relay applications

　　Knowledge of learned principles of electrical theory as applied to power transformers and autotransformers, relays, SCADA and TWACS systems, etc.

　　Knowledge of reading manuals and interpreting diagrams

　　Skilled in the use of substation equipment test sets 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 management

　　Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities

　　Ability to use computer systems and applications

　　Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

　　Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing

　　Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

　　Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensing)

　　Associate’s Degree in Electrical Power and Controls, Electronics Technology, or related field

　　Directly related experience may substitute for education

　　Valid Texas Driver’s License

　　Physical Demands and Work Environment

　　The 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 kneel

　　The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time

　　The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 100 pounds

　　The employee may be required to travel

　　The employee will routinely utilize Personal Protective Equipment

　　The employee will participate in emergency restoration and call-out duty

　　The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and humid conditions

　　The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

　　Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period

　　This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

　　This 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.

　　Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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