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Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. · 2 months ago

Journey Level Substation Technician-U

Montrose, CO

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$61.65/hr - $61.65/hr

4+ years exp

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is a wholesale power supply cooperative providing reliable power and energy services across several states. The Journey Level Substation Technician role involves maintaining and repairing electrical control equipment, requiring specific technical qualifications and a willingness to work in challenging conditions.

Natural Resources

Responsibilities

Must have a satisfactory work record

Must successfully pass the following tests:

Transmission “Technical Apprentice Qualification” Test with a 75% or better score

Transmission “Substation Technician and Substation Apparatus Technician” Practical (hands-on) Test with a 75% or better score

Requires successful completion of Tri-State’s Substation Technician Apprentice Program

Six (6) years of combined education and experience in electrical and electronic field. This would consist of:

The equivalent of technical training received in an Associate Degree program in Electronics Engineering Technology with advance studies in industrial electrical and electromechanical controls and digital systems control logic

Four (4) years of practical experience in maintenance of industrial electrical-electromechanical- electronic control equipment, which must include one year of electric power substation apparatus maintenance experience, involving testing of power transformers, testing and repair of power circuit breakers, and electrical insulation system testing and repair

Two (2) years of experience in testing, calibrating and repairing protective relay devices and revenue meters. Must be capable of satisfactorily interpreting electrical schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and control logic

Must have and maintain, or be able to obtain within 6 months, a valid Colorado Class ‘A’ Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement, and no Air Brake restrictions

Must have and maintain, or be able to obtain and maintain a First Aid and CPR Certification within 6 months of hire, and have the ability to perform First Aid and CPR

Must have a willingness to work in and around high voltages common to the electrical utility industry

Must be willing to accept overnight travel up to 75% of working time

Must reside within 60 minutes response time from your regular reporting location

Must be willing and able to work extra and irregular hours as the utility needs may require, and willing and able to work under unusual or special working conditions such as storms, extreme temperatures, winds, darkness, etc

Must have sufficient knowledge and skill in the safe use of basic hand tools, power tools, electrical and electronic tools, and electronic test equipment

Must be willing and able to climb steel structures and work at various heights

Must be able to work in confined areas

Qualification

Electrical maintenance experienceTesting power transformersProtective relay calibrationElectronics Engineering TechnologyFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationSafe tool usageClimbing steel structuresWorking in confined areas

Required

Must have a satisfactory work record

Must successfully pass the following tests: Transmission 'Technical Apprentice Qualification' Test with a 75% or better score

Must successfully pass the following tests: Transmission 'Substation Technician and Substation Apparatus Technician' Practical (hands-on) Test with a 75% or better score

Requires successful completion of Tri-State's Substation Technician Apprentice Program

Six (6) years of combined education and experience in electrical and electronic field

Two (2) years of experience in testing, calibrating and repairing protective relay devices and revenue meters

Must be capable of satisfactorily interpreting electrical schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and control logic