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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubstation TechnicianPage 1 of 2 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. Page 2 of 2 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.