Wabash Valley Power Alliance · 16 hours ago
Substation Maintenance Assistant
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWabash Valley Power Alliance is a not-for-profit electric cooperative headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, providing reliable electricity to member cooperatives. The Substation Maintenance Assistant will be responsible for the inspection and maintenance of substation facilities, assisting with installation, testing, and repair activities.
AssociationEnergyNon ProfitRenewable Energy
Hiring Manager
Erica Leman, PHR
Responsibilities
Performs external inspections of various types of substation power equipment such as transformers, regulators, circuit breakers and reclosers
Provides substation inspection assistance, limited to, visual, infrared and corona discharge detection from the ground to help identify unsafe conditions or degraded equipment conditions
Records gauge and meter readings from substation instrumentation
Performs preventive maintenance, such as cleaning, painting, tightening, minor adjusting, lubricating, inspecting, testing, making minor part replacements, packing valves, etc
Obtains samples of insulating fluid from transformers and regulators
Interrogate field IED devices to obtain SOE and logs as directed by Engineering
Ensure proper inspection, maintenance, and security requirements are met for inventoried equipment spares and mobile substations
Assist in maintaining a stock and non-stock inventory of needed materials and work with the materials department to maintain appropriate inventory levels
Responds to system/equipment issues or alarms, performs analysis to determine operability or need for repairs, and advises supervision of unusual system events
Assists other workers with installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of substation facilities with duties, such as handing tools, supplies and materials to other workers; preparing the work area; and cleaning the work area or equipment
May assist with deployment and de-commissioning of Mobile Substations
Drive and operate the various WVPA vehicles, including Chase Vehicles, Bucket Trucks, and Tractor/Trailer Combinations
Ensure safety, security, and compliance requirements are met for all field equipment and personnel
Qualification
Required
Understanding of mechanical concepts and good mechanical skills
Able to read and understand the following: electrical one-lines, schematic and wiring diagrams; technical manuals and instruction books; mechanical and civil construction drawings
Knowledge of Substation and Transmission safety and standard work procedures required
Knowledgeable in MS Office skills
Dependable and reliable, and able to work as a member of a team
Self-motivated with ability to make decisions
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to meet Company driving standards, including a valid driver's license
Must have and maintain a CDL and DOT Medical Card
Will be required to pass all required Safety/Compliance courses related to substation entry, LOTO, etc
Preferred
Experience in Substation maintenance and construction preferred
Previous electric utility substation experience highly desirable
Computer program application skills are preferred
Benefits
Continuing education
Flex time
Health benefits
A 401(k) match
Pension plan
Wellness program
Payroll credit for medical insurance
On-site fitness center
Extra vacation days
Fitness device reimbursement
Generous vacation time
Company
Wabash Valley Power Alliance
Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) is a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative created out of the need for reliable, affordable electricity in America's heartland.
Founded in 1963
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeff Conrad
President and CEO
Recent News
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