This position is responsible for providing maintenance and technical services in all areas of Platte River’s substation and transmission line systems. Individuals in this role work in a team environment and deliver daily and highly technical services in a variety of areas, including high voltage equipment testing and repair, relay and controls installation and wiring, transmission line inspection, battery bank maintenance and installation, construction inspection and aerial lift operation.

Individuals also perform basic and general work related to transmission maintenance in accordance with NERC Standard PRC 005 and vegetation management in accordance with NERC Standard FAC 003, as well oversee work performed by third-parties in specialized areas of maintenance.

The position will support specific projects, during new construction and improvements of transmission lines and substations by assisting engineering in ensuring quality control and properer functionality of transmission equipment and controls. This position must engage in perform high quality work under limited supervision.

This position may be subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations; this is a non-supervisory position that has no lead role responsibilities.

Essential duties and responsibilities

The individual in this role must possess the required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to perform the essential functions of this job, either with or without reasonable accommodation(s).

• Reads and understands wiring diagrams and schematics
• Understands and applies electrical theory
• Reads, understands and applies information from equipment manuals to perform evaluations and repairs
• Collaborates and coordinates with Platte River transmission operations and engineering departments to install, commission, and maintain high voltage equipment
• Is qualified to work on voltages to 240V that understands and avoids AC and DC electrical hazards
• Serves as a qualified switchman (230KV & 115KV) and worker to ensure equipment is cleared, tagged, and safe for work to be performed
• Operates electrical test equipment and reads, interprets, and evaluates results
• Troubleshoots and repairs various electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical problems
• Responsible for recommending corrective action to management regarding equipment issues discovered during routine maintenance and inspections
• Responsible for pulling, routing, and terminating the control, current, and voltage wiring to equipment and panel diagram specifications
• Works on small parts in tight spaces such as breakers, operator cabinets and wiring panels
• Formulates plans and methodologies to accomplish daily work and verifies that equipment is performing as designed
• Works with or provides inspections for subcontractors during construction or maintenance activities as directed by supervisor
• Complies with established safety and environmental procedures; works safely and demonstrates safe work practices
• Completes training as required to stay abreast of new maintenance and testing methods and requirements
• Assists in training apprentice level technicians
• Maintains current first aid training
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Participates in periodic call-outs in response to after hours incidents
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Capable of working alone, in small teams and with larger groups to plan and carryout assigned tasks
• Able to work cooperatively with other substation technicians, system dispatchers, engineers, and representatives from Platte River's owner communities to accomplish the tasks described above
• Ability to work under pressure during emergency situations and outage time restraints
• Ability to understand and adhere to the technician’s role and responsibilities related to compliance with NERC PRC 005 and FAC 003 compliance standards
• Ability to work safely and in accordance with utility industry safe work practices for energized equipment and yards
• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with others, both in written and verbal form
• Skill in using a computer record and other systems (e-mail, time entry, work order system, spreadsheets)
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot Doble, Megger, and Dilo software and test equipment
• Strong working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of 115KV and 230KV breakers, circuit switchers, transformers, hand operated switches, relays and related sensing devices
• Ability to interpret drawings and schematics from manufactures of high voltage equipment and components
• Ability to skillfully plan and install control devices, wiring, equipment, and relays for new construction and equipment upgrades
• Ability to plan and properly manage time to ensure work completion on schedule
• Knowledge, familiarity, and ability to follow applicable state, federal, and local environmental, safety and electrical codes or regulations
• Ability to work hours outside of normal work schedule due to emergency or as needed