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City of Georgetown
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Substation Technician
Effective Date: 10/01/2012
FLSA Category: Non-Exempt
Revision Date: 05/30/2014
SUMMARY: Operates and maintains substation equipment. Performs preventive maintenance on a variety of mechanical,
electro-mechanical equipment and systems. Installs, maintains, calibrates, modifies overhauls, troubleshoots, and repairs
mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment and systems.
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 and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Operates equipment and performs manufacturer’s preventative maintenance on substation power transformers.
Inspect switches, breakers, bushings, and bus work for proper adjustment, contamination, chips, cracks, or other
damage.
Performs manufacturer’s preventative maintenance on 15/25KV switchgear breakers and pad mounted switches
and interrupters.
Performs monthly inspections of substation equipment in hardcopy and/or computer database formats.
Maintains substation and UPS batteries consisting of resistance testing, cell voltage testing, specific gravity
testing, cleaning and replacing parts.
Performs T&D switching duties for both substation 138 kv system and 15/25 kv Distribution System.
Maintains and troubles shoot the fiber and radio communication system for the electric system operation from the
substation level to the SCADA master and the component level.
Performs infrared testing for all substation equipment, major distribution equipment, and perform corrective action
as required.
Responds to transmission and distribution system outages.
Works with I&C Technician on relays, fiber and testing; works with SCADA Technician on relay and control
system and associated wiring.
Consults with and advises the supervisor and manager on matters related to the maintenance or upgrading of the
metering system, protective relays, mobile equipment, substation equipment, tools, and computer and
communications systems.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
High School diploma or equivalent. Five years of full-time experience in the installation and modification of electrical and
mechanical equipment in a substation environment. OR Associates degree in electrical technology from an accredited
college or university. Three years of full-time experience as described above.
One year of full-time experience may be substituted for one year (30 semester hours) from an accredited college or
university with a maximum substitution of two years.
Knowledge of:
Electrical theory, operation, and testing.
Relaying, electronics, revenue metering, load management, radio and communications testing (or combination).
Substation insulating materials and the equipment used in testing and maintaining them
The principals of operation of substation equipment.
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Skill in:
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Using personal computer and various software programs.
Creating and maintaining accurate records and reports.
Appling mathematics, electrical theory, mechanical functionality.
Carrying out oral or written or instructions.
Addressing problems involving several concrete variables.
Reading company manuals and reports, workplace rules and procedures.
Interpreting construction drawings, diagrams and manufacturer’s instruction books.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class C Texas driver license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision,
hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
Work is performed in the field in possible inclement weather conditions.