Traverse City Light & Power · 2 days ago
Electric Line Worker/Substation Technician
Traverse City, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$51.37/hr - $57.02/hr
5+ years expTraverse City Light & Power (TCLP) is a municipally owned electric and telecom utility serving the Traverse City community. They are seeking a Line Worker/Substation Technician to perform specialized testing, maintenance, and inspection of high-voltage electric substation systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and overseeing contractors.
Electrical DistributionInfrastructureNon Profit
Responsibilities
Perform advanced electrical maintenance, construction, and testing of substation equipment, including transformers, relays, circuit breakers, switches, and SCADA systems operating at voltages up to 138 kV
Lead contractor oversight, ensuring compliance with scope, safety standards, and technical specifications
Conduct root cause analysis of substation equipment failures and recommend corrective actions
Perform comprehensive substation inspections, data collection, and reporting for system optimization
Review and update substation, distribution, and transmission system schematics, maps, and records
Perform inspections of distribution and transmission systems, including vegetation management assessments, to mitigate potential hazards
Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to junior staff and contractors
Ensure compliance with NERC/FERC, OSHA, and NFPA 70E standards
Identify and implement energy-efficient measures and grid modernization initiatives
Perform Journeyman Line Worker duties on energized and de-energized lines as outlined in the Line Worker “A” job description as needed or directed. This may include, but not limited to, emergency work or assigned work to ensure Journeyman Line Worker skills are maintained
Qualification
Required
Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent
Completion of TCLP's Substation Technician Certification program within 2 years of hire
Must have all of the qualifications of a Journeyman Line Worker including a Journeyman Line Worker card
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in electric utility construction, substation maintenance, or high-voltage systems
Must have and maintain a commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A with airbrake endorsement
Experience working with energized components up to 138kV volts
Preferred
Preferred experience at a municipal electric utility
Benefits
Health insurance
100% employer paid dental and vision insurance
10% employer contribution to a 457 deferred compensation retirement plan
7% contribution to a defined contribution retirement plan
Company
Traverse City Light & Power
Traverse City Light & Power is a non-organization that reliable provides municipal electric utility.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-09-26
2025-01-31
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