SUBSTATION TECHNICIAN/LEAD SUBSTATION TECHNICIAN
Energy Department
Full-time Regular Position
 

Reposted: February 16, 2012

Essential Duties: This is highly skilled journey level work in the Provo City Energy Department responsible to install, test, maintain, and repair electrical systems, substations, and various other electrical facilities. The individual appointed to this position will be required to perform the following duties: install, maintain, and repair electrical substations; inspect, operate, and maintain mechanical and electrical parts in circuit breakers, voltage regulators, control panels, and transformers; test, add, and/or filter oil for a variety of power distribution equipment; maintain substation controls and alarms; perform wiring; inspect substation and battery installations and make needed repairs; maintain accurate record of power distribution activities, including equipment performance trends; install, maintain, and troubleshoot SCADA system; operate, maintain, and test protective relaying systems and diagnose performance issues; operate, maintain, and wire switch gear equipment for power transfers; participate in substation switching procedures during planned and unplanned outages; respond to requests from other City departments on basic electrical system work, including street semaphores, airport lighting, and deep well pumps; maintain equipment and tools; adhere to all safety rules and regulations; prepare and submit work progress reports; assist other staff members; may supervise and train apprentice technicians; and perform other duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements: Lead Substation Technician: Equivalent to a high school diploma and six (6) months of journey level experience as a certified Substation Technician from an accredited and Department of Labor approved Substation Technician apprenticeship program. Substation Technician: Equivalent to a high school diploma and successful completion of an accredited and Department of Labor approved substation technician apprenticeship program. New hire probationary period is one (1) year.

License(s): Must possess certification as a Journey Substation Technician through an accredited program such as IPSA. A valid, lawful driver’s license is required. Applicant may be disqualified on the basis of an unacceptable driving record as reflected by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.

Selection Factors: Knowledge of electrical theory and application; mathematics including, decimals, percentages, ratios, fractions, algebraic formulas, and basic electrical principles, laws, and formulas; techniques of installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical power distribution equipment; the operations performed and purposes served by the department or division; related laws, codes, rules and regulations governing functions of the position; computers and related software systems; and the operations, functions, and terminology common to the electrical operations. Skill in performing duties in a manner that demonstrates respect, integrity, courtesy, and kindness towards fellow workers, customers, and the general public; analyzing data and developing solutions; and presenting technical concepts and data in an easy to understand manner. Ability to perform work with speed and accuracy; adhere to safety regulations at all times; exercise independent judgment; operate electrical repair and distribution equipment; organize assigned work and develop effective work methods; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and develop and maintain effective working relationships with the public, coworkers, and supervisors.

Salary: Lead Substation Technician: $2,106 - $2,903 biweekly (range 30); Substation Technician: $2,567 - $2,765 biweekly (range 29K-N). Payment will be made by direct deposit and overtime will normally be accrued as compensatory time. Position includes a full benefits package, including medical, dental, life, and LTD insurance plans; retirement plans; employee assistance and wellness programs; and sick, vacation, and holiday leaves. Optional plans available include: reimbursable medical and child care accounts, a health reimbursement account, a health savings account, vision and AD&D insurance, and deferred compensation (457 & 401k) plans.

Screening: Based on meeting the minimum requirements and job-related experience, skills, knowledge, and education. Criminal background checks are conducted on all City positions. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal.

Physical/Environmental Factors: This work requires sufficient physical strength, agility, and eyesight to perform the work which includes working at considerable heights, lifting mechanical and power tools, lifting 50-75 lbs., driving vehicles, climbing and working from ladders or steel structures of various heights, pulling long runs of wire up to 100 feet, carrying, bending, stooping, and walking over varied or rough terrain. Also includes exposure to adverse weather conditions, electrical solvents, oils and compounds, hazardous environments, heavy traffic, confined areas, electrical systems rated 120 volts to 138,000 volts, energized electrical equipment, and to high-stress situations or environments, including, contact with the public in confrontational or uncomfortable circumstances. Note: Employees of this class may be subject to on-call status. RESIDENCY: Employees of this class are subject to Provo City residency requirements and must reside within a 15-mile radius of their primary operations facility in order to affect a maximum 20-minute response time.

Pre-employment Testing: Prior to appointment, applicant will be required to successfully pass a drug screening and background investigation. Individuals with unsatisfactory drug screening results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

To Apply: All applications must be filed with the Provo City Division of Human Resources located at 351 West Center, Provo, UT 84601 before 6:00 p.m. on the closing date. Apply online at www.provocity.jobs

Closing Date: Thursday, March 1, 2012.

An employment application may be obtained online.