Substation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

One Tech Engineering is looking for a Substation Technician for a position located near Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Substation Technician will service and test transformers, relays, breakers, switches, and other electrical apparatus/systems at utility substations and industrial facilities.

The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have an Associate’s degree in Electrical Power or Electrical Engineering, or 5+ years of hands-on field experience.

Local candidates preferred. This is not a remote position.

Substation Technician Responsibilities:

• Ground grid testing, medium voltage cable testing.
• Troubleshoot and test control circuits, communications systems, protections systems and other electrical apparatus.
• Perform breaker and relay retrofits.
• Ability to read prints and control/protection schemes.
• Complete and submit reports accurately and timely.
• All other duties as assigned by management.
• Applying test procedures for various types of relay test equipment.
• Substation awareness and Safety consciousness.
• Aptitude to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment.
• Performs testing on low and medium voltage breakers including Megger, Ductor, Hi-Pot, Hi-Current, and Timing tests. 
• Testing on power transformers including Power Factor, TTR, Insulation Resistance, Winding Resistance.
• Completes mechanical work and repairs on breakers including wiring, painting, parts replacement.
• Utilizes and accurately reads meters. 
• Reading and plotting curves.

Requirements for the Substation Technician:

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Power or Electrical Engineering, or 5+ years of hands-on field experience.
• Experience as a Switchgear/High Voltage Technician.
• Proficiency with high voltage test equipment as well as knowledge of low and medium voltage test equipment.
• Proficient computer and phone skills, to include Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on client/customer needs.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Effective communication skills.
• Extensive travel; up to 5 days/week with overnights possible.
• On call duty is required approximately six times per year.
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, crawling, and reaching frequently.
• Aerial work may sometimes be necessary, such as working on ladders or scaffolding.