What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substation Technician position at Heber Light and Power Company?
Join Our Team!
We are seeking a skilled Substation Technician to join our team.
This is a journey-level position; however, qualified Substation Apprentices who are progressing toward journey-level qualifications and have an electrician license or lineman certification are encouraged to apply!
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical professional who enjoys technical work, troubleshooting, and working with a variety of utility equipment and systems.
What You'll Do
- Construct, operate, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair electric substations and associated equipment.
- Maintain and troubleshoot electrical, control, protective relaying, SCADA, PLC, and communication systems.
- Operate and maintain electrical and mechanical systems at hydroelectric facilities.
- Perform journey-level electrical work, preventive maintenance, equipment testing, switching, and emergency repairs.
- Provide direction and training to Substation Apprentices and participate in the rotating on-call schedule.
- Perform all work safely and in accordance with Company policies, electrical codes, and applicable regulations.
What We're Looking For
- Journey-level Substation Technician Certification through an approved DOL program; or a Substation Apprentice progressing toward journey-level qualifications.
- Journeyman electrician license.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Working knowledge of electrical systems, protective relaying, SCADA, PLCs, and utility equipment.
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
Why Work With Us?
- Meaningful work supporting reliable electric service to our community.
- Competitive compensation and outstanding benefits!
- A skilled, technically diverse work environment.
- Opportunities to work with advanced electrical, control, and utility systems.
- A strong focus on safety, teamwork, and professional development.
If you're an experienced electrical professional looking for a challenging career with a community-focused electric utility, we encourage you to apply!
Salary : $48 - $52