Substation Technician

UPPCO seeks a Substation Technician to join their team in Hancock, Michigan. You’ll be hands-on, working on the maintenance and construction of control equipment, testing and calibrating systems, and keeping everything running efficiently. With opportunities to collaborate with a great team, and report directly to our Substation Operations Supervisor, this role is perfect for someone who loves a mix of technical work, has a strong grasp of electrical and mechanical systems, and problem-solving.

WHAT WE OFFER.

• $50.43 per hour.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match.
• Additional insurances at no cost to you: short and long-term disability, medical emergency transport, basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, and employee assistance.
• Generous paid time off and nine paid holidays.

SCHEDULE. This position typically works five, eight-hour days and requires an ability to work overtime and respond to callouts when needed; some overnight travel to work out of town may occur.

WHAT YOU WILL DO.

• Perform electrical maintenance and construction on substation and generation control equipment, including system controls and metering. Prepare minor field designs to modify instrument and control circuitry, troubleshoot and correct system issues, and follow all safety procedures.
• Prepare and organize work (gather tools, materials, and instructions; coordinate with necessary contacts; stay updated on technical developments; report progress to supervisor.).
• Test and verify new instrumentation, control installations and protective relay systems.
• Record and report test results and maintenance; update designs, drawings, and schedules.
• Perform substation visual inspections (equipment, structures, grounds) and record data.
• Participate in training programs to advance knowledge and skill level.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

• Full-rate Substation Technician status or an Associate Degree in Electrical Technology, automation controls, substation, or powerline construction. If you don’t have a degree, five years of electronic/electrical maintenance experience may be considered.
• 2 years’ experience with electric utility substation construction and maintenance, or substantially equivalent military education/training
• Strong understanding of electricity, circuit systems, and diagrams, including solid-state and electromechanical circuits.
• A willingness to continually learn and improve your skills is important to keep pace with new equipment acquisitions and current developments in the control/electronics industry; standard testing may be required.
• Possess clear and effective communication skills using telephones and two-way radios.
• Physical ability involving frequently lifting and/or carrying of 50 lbs., reaching above shoulders, crawling, kneeling, bending, climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, having hand-eye coordination, vision in both eyes, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color, and able to hear.
• Ability to work in an indoor shop/plant environment, outdoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions (deep snow, ice, rain, mud, etc.), working with chemicals (solvents, degreasing agents, grease, oil, etc.), high voltage electrical energy and construction hazards.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Possess a Class A CDL (commercial driver’s license), or ability to obtain a Class A CDL with air brake endorsement if need is determined necessary in department.
• Must reside within 30 minutes of Hancock, Michigan Service Center under normal driving conditions.

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