Substation Technician 2

About CORE

CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities.

With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.

Job Summary 

This position reports to the Substation Supervisor and is responsible for the operation, testing, maintenance, and commissioning of substation apparatus including interrupting devices, isolating devices, power transformers, voltage regulators, and protection relays.

Procedures are applied to determine the best course of action within the limits of standard practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under direct supervision:


* Perform testing, maintenance, and commissioning of substation equipment/relaying involving routine inspection, repair, and modification or addition as needed.


* Perform major switching on CORE substation and transmission line equipment.


* Perform routine maintenance, minor repairs, and adjustments of high voltage circuit breakers, disconnect switches, power transformers, voltage regulators, reclosers, and switchgear breakers.


* Perform testing, maintenance, and commissioning of substation SCADA equipment.


* Participate in substation crew call-out for restoration of service due to substation outage.

In addition, is subject to call-out at all hours, including holidays and weekends, in order to restore or maintain electric service to consumers.


* Participate in daily Job Briefings.

Without direct supervision:


* Interpret electrical prints including one-line, three-line, schematic, and wiring diagram drawings for testing, troubleshooting, and modification purposes.


* Program and commission controls on capacitor banks, voltage regulators, and electronic reclosers.


* Perform switching on CORE substation and transmission line equipment based on proficiency.


* Respond to call-out for substation SCADA alarms, and substation outages based on proficiency.

In addition, is subject to call-out at all hours, including holidays and weekends.


* Perform special service investigations as directed by the Substation Supervisor.


* Inspect, test, repair, and certify as usable rebuilt oil-filled equipment when necessary.

Perform oil tests to determine PCB content and maintain required CORE and EPA documentation when necessary.


* Perform routine substation inspections and maintenance on ancillary equipment.


* Maintain a clean, safe environment in the oil shop and substation work area.


* Perform vehicle pre-trip inspections and report issues.


* Perform other duties as directed.

 

Minimum Qualifications of Position


* High school diploma or equivalent certificate required.


* Substation Technical Apprenticeship, vocational degree required, or relevant technical...