Madison Gas and Electric · 19 hours ago
Substation Relay and Control Tester Apprentice Step 1
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
New GradMadison Gas and Electric is seeking a Substation Relay and Control Tester Apprentice to perform inspections and maintenance of substation equipment under supervision. The role involves non-live line tool switching activities and preventive maintenance inspections, as well as assisting in the installation and maintenance of protective and control systems.
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Responsibilities
Non-live line tool switching activities including Hold Card installation
Preventive maintenance inspections of transmission and distribution substations
Assemble and wire new remote terminal unit and equipment panels that are non-energized
Pull control cabling
Hot stick cleaning and testing
Assist the Substation Relay and Control Tester – Journey Level Technician in installing, operating, constructing, and maintaining all types of protective and control systems for transformers, circuit breakers, reclosers, capacitor banks, control cables, relays, meters, and miscellaneous substation equipment
Snowplow substation facilities
Change nitrogen tanks and collect nitrogen reads/charts
Housekeeping duties and substation facility maintenance
Miscellaneous duties such as parts delivery, print delivery, print incorporation, and similar tasks not involving work on any installed equipment requiring supervision
Qualification
Required
Must have graduated from an accredited Electronic Technician program and demonstrate suitable proficiency in that classification, or have suitable prior experience in the area
Must have a temperament and personality enabling effective work as a member of a crew or team
Must be reasonably available for overtime and emergency work assignments
Must have and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver's license
Company
Madison Gas and Electric
Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) is a regulated natural gas and electric utility headquartered in Madison, Wis, the state capital and home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Founded in 1896
501-1000 employees
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Vice President - Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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