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We Energies · 1 day ago

Metro North Troubleshooter

Milwaukee, WI

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$58.87/hr - $72.93/hr

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Metro North Troubleshooter in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role involves maintaining electric service and safety by responding to emergency and routine situations affecting the transmission and distribution systems.

DronesEnergyRenewable Energy

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform emergency and routine switching of both company and customer equipment, both overhead and underground, ranging from 120v to 345kv

Implement hold-off and hotline procedures to ensure safety in accordance with the Protective Card Procedures

Establish isolation zones for safety with System Dispatch Control and Distribution Dispatch for maintenance, construction, and emergency situations

Interpret operating instruction, switching diagrams, substation one-line diagrams, engineering orders, blueprints, and operating maps in both company and customer substations and associated field equipment

Perform phasing, testing, and protective grounding operations

Set regulation

Assess situations, isolate problem and determine appropriate resolutions, repair or temporary or permanent when possible or recommend crews and materials as needed

Assist police and fire departments by switching, isolating, and advising in emergency situations to ensure public safety

Determine cause of customer/system problems, repair, or recommend proper course of action needed to correct problem

Inspect system equipment, diagnose problems, fault locate, repair or replace malfunctioning or worn equipment, perform preventive maintenance

Install equipment to new constructions, energize and test circuits (i.e., metering equipment, voltage regulators, lights, etc.)

Maintain street lights, proper equipment and supplies for vehicles

Assist with disconnections and reconnections, collections, meter installation and load management equipment removal

Respond to engineering requests

Attend safety and training classes to ensure safe and reliable operations

Assist other groups/business units as needed on special assignments or situations

Responsible for accurate interpretation of data

Manage stray voltage issues, perform light forestry work, ensure contractor compliance

Solve radio and television interference problems, perform meter and service work

In summer, 30% of time spent on locate activity. Meter reading part of responsibilities

Qualification

Journeyman Lineman trainingElectrical system troubleshootingEmergency response proceduresPreventive maintenanceCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

The applicant must have completed a Federal or State formal training for a Journeyman Lineman with approve supporting documentation or have had experience as a qualified (max) Line Mechanic

Applicant must have a valid driver's license and meet the company's requirements for driving. The selected applicant must obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) within 90 days of entry into the job

The selected applicant must reside within 30 driving miles (Troubleshooters in areas with 24/7 coverage and all Electric Operations employees in the southeast Wisconsin areas, must reside within 40 driving miles) of their headquarters or, if applicable, their crossroads location. In addition, employees in Customer Operations headquartered at a location that has an associated service territory may also reside within the applicable service center territory. Such employees will be required to relocate to meet this residency requirement within 18 months from date of physical transfer

Testing requirements Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) - Other level: Comprehension of pictured mechanical principles such as gears, levers, pulley systems, water flow, etc.; arithmetic skills in calculating distances shown in prints and drawings; and the ability to read and understand written material