NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Electric Substation Technician I, Electric Distribution
Alexandria, Louisiana
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$36K/yr - $43K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Electric Substation Technician I to perform skilled work in inspecting, testing, and repairing electric distribution systems. The role involves maintenance tasks for substations and ensuring the efficiency and safety of electric systems.
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Responsibilities
Operates, repairs, and performs general and comprehensive maintenance of electric substations; inspects equipment; checks fluid levels; replaces fluids; greases equipment; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment to supervisor
Tests, adjusts and performs maintenance of major highway lighting and surveillance camera systems
Confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; coordinates activities of contractors working in substations or on transmission system
Installs wiring for new installations and rewires existing components in substation maintenance and upgrades
Operates and maintains SCADA system
Performs grounds keeping tasks in the maintenance of electric substations: mows grass, trims edges, sprays chemicals to remove vegetation, removes trash, etc
Operates test equipment including cable fault locator, cable tester, oil tester, and relay test set; operates related equipment and tools including a bucket truck, track hoe, oil pump, fork lift, wire puller, oil filter press, fault locator, pressure sprayer, relays, and various hand and electrical tools
Performs daily checks of substation for problems; monitors SCADA print out for system disruptions; checks substations to confirm disruption location and determine cause of problem
Handles, prepares and/or maintains the appropriate paperwork necessary to the functions of this position: receives and/or reviews diagnostic reports, maintenance reports, electrical system data, structural drawings, relay timing charts, etc.; prepares work orders, maintenance data, and purchase orders
Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing Microsoft Office, Excel, Cascade, or other software; and operates other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED, with vocational or technical electrical training
One (1) year of commercial or industrial electrical experience
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Must possess a valid driver's license
Will be required to obtain and maintain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment
Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class B commercial driver's license within six (6) months of hire
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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