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CORE Electric Cooperative · 1 day ago

Substation Technician 2

Sedalia, CO

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

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. The Substation Technician 2 is responsible for the operation, testing, maintenance, and commissioning of substation apparatus, ensuring the reliability and safety of electric service.

CommercialElectrical DistributionEnergy

Responsibilities

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

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 Manager

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

Qualification

Substation equipment maintenanceSCADA systemsElectrical prints interpretationHigh voltage circuit breakersMicrosoft OfficeTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent certificate required

Substation Technical Apprenticeship, vocational degree required, or relevant technical training required

Two or more years of experience, or equivalent experience/education required

A valid Colorado driver's license with satisfactory driving record within CORE standards is required

Experience with position-specific software and applications

Competent with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook

Experience with position specific equipment

Competent with general office equipment

Benefits

9/80 work schedule: every other Friday off!

Eight paid holidays per year

160 Hours of accruable PTO per year

Paid parental leave

Education and training reimbursement

100% Cooperative paid benefits, including:

Defined benefit pension plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

HSA with employer contribution

401(k) with up to 4% match. Immediately 100% vested

Wellness reimbursement: Up to $300 per year

Travel assistance & identity theft support services

Length of service program

Free Onsite EV charging stations (at certain locations)

Onsite micro market (at certain locations)

Onsite gym with golf simulator and massage chairs (at certain locations)

Company

CORE Electric Cooperative

CORE Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility that provides more than 300,000 people along Colorado's Front Range The Energy to Thrive.

Founded in 1938

Sedalia, Colorado, USA

201-500 employees