Substation Technician - KPDPJ

Requisition ID: 189912

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, install, test, and perform all process requirements for installation of instrumentation in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Fabricate and install conduit, tubing, and piping including the installation of instruments and supports.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work sites
• Replaces or repairs defective parts, using hand tools
• Installs associated support structures, components, and tubing
• Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and framework using hand and power tools.
• Pour concrete into finished forms, finish concrete surfaces to specifications and install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.
• to install, maintain, test and repair electrical systems including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers and switches.
• Assist with opening switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards.
• Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment.
• Load gravel, dirt, and sand; smooth and grade roads, spread rock and gravel.
• Assist workers in unloading, positioning and installing columns and beams according to plans or supervisors' instructions.
  
  

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess knowledge skills and abilities for position
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
  
  

Requirements

• Must have all required tools
• Must understand electrical hazards associated with transmission and distribution voltage substation construction
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules
• Performs other duties as required
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.