Substation Technician I-III

Job Title

This position performs technical work assisting with the installation, inspection and maintenance of electrical substation and related equipment.

Job Responsibilities

Substation Technician I

Major Duties

• Assist in the installation, operation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of all types of equipment used in electrical substations.
• Assists in the installation, construction, and modification of all types of equipment, structure, bus, communications and control schemes, etc. used in substations.
• Assist in the testing and repair of high voltage transformers, circuit breakers, reclosers, capacitors, voltage regulators and other related equipment.
• Assists oil spill coordinator; cleans up oil spills for leaking or damage oil filled electrical equipment and maintains required EPA records
• Assists with disposing of surplus distribution equipment
• Assists coordinator for testing of department safety gear
• Responds to after-hours calls as needed
• Works during storms and/or storm response performing duties as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Guidelines

• City of Wilson Safety and Policy Manuals
• National Electric Code
• National Electric Safety Code
• APPA Safety Manual
• OSHA Regulations

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• None

Substation Technician II

Major Duties

• Installs, operates, inspects, repairs, and maintains of all types of equipment used in electrical substations
• Installs, constructs, and modifies all types of equipment, structure, bus, communications and control schemes, etc. used in substations
• Tests and repairs high voltage transformers, circuit breakers, reclosers, capacitors, voltage regulators and other related equipment
• Coordinator for testing of department safety gear
• Oil spill coordinator; cleans up oil spills for leaking or damage oil filled electrical equipment and maintains required EPA records
• Responds to after-hours calls as needed
• Works during storms and/or storm response performing duties as assigned
• Performs related tasks as required

Guidelines

• City of Wilson Safety and Policy Manuals
• National Electric Code
• National Electric Safety Code
• APPA Safety Manual
• OSHA Regulations

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• None

Substation Technician III

Major Duties

• Assists Substation Supervisor in planning and directing the work of subordinates in the installation, inspection and maintenance of all substation equipment and protective devices. Includes associated record keeping.
• Leads the installation, operation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of all types of equipment used in electrical substations.
• Leads the installation, construction, and modification of all types of equipment, structure, bus, communications and control schemes, etc. used in substations.
• Leads the testing and repair of high voltage transformers, circuit breakers, reclosers, capacitors, voltage regulators and other related equipment.
• Trains subordinates in proper work procedures and job safety
• Responds to after-hours calls as needed
• Works during storms and/or storm response performing duties as assigned
• Performs related tasks as required.

Guidelines

• National Electric Code
• National Electric Safety Code
• City of Wilson Safety and Policy Manuals
• APPA Safety Manual
• OSHA Regulations

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• Supervision is exercised over assigned personnel when Substation Supervisor is not available

Minimum Qualifications

Substation Technician I

Education/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Specialized training in substation equipment and apparatus preferred.
• Completion of Substation Career Development Program, Module One required for promotion to Substation Technician II.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Class "A" CDL permit within six months of hire.

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of electrical wiring, control circuits, relays, and other electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of high voltage equipment and related safety specifications.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code.
• Knowledge of substation equipment operations.
• Knowledge of hand tools, test instruments and power tools.
• Knowledge of proper safety procedures, rules and regulations.
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skill in setting priorities for competing projects.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in operating computers and other standard office equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and be on a rotating schedule to standby to be called in to work after normal working hours.
• Must reside no more than 30 minutes from the Operations Center.

Substation Technician II

Education/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education
• Specialized training in substation equipment and apparatus preferred.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with two to three years of experience or service
• Completion of Substation Career Development Program, Module Two required for promotion to Substation Technician III
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Class "A" CDL permit within six months of hire. Possession of a valid North Carolina Class "A" CDL license within twelve months of hire.

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of electrical wiring, control circuits, relays, and other electrical equipment
• Knowledge of high voltage equipment and related safety specifications
• Knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code
• Knowledge of substation equipment operations
• Knowledge of hand tools, test instruments and power tools
• Knowledge of proper safety procedures, rules and regulations
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships
• Skill in setting priorities for competing projects
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations
• Skill in operating computers and other standard office equipment
• Skill in interpersonal relations
• Skill in oral and written communication

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and be on a rotating schedule to standby to be called in to work after normal working hours
• Must reside no more than 30 minutes from the Operations Center

Substation Technician III

Education/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education
• Specialized training in substation equipment and apparatus preferred