Substation Technician

Position Summary:

A Substation Technician is responsible for the construction maintenance and repair of substation equipment / systems withworking knowledge ofsubstation equipment apparatus and wiring. This position requires work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas and works with various pieces of construction equipment specific to the trade. This position works at various locations.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To accomplish this job successfully an individual must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified Individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions considering business necessity.

Minimum Requirements & Expectations (but not limited to:

• Grounding

  • Construct protective grounding grids for electrical systems controls transformers control houses fences & steel structures

• Foundations

  • Install foundations and bases for control cabinets transformers control houses & steel structures

  • Have ability to dig trenching rebar construction utility locations & conduit installation

• Fencing

  • Can Layout & build protective parameters &/or security fences for substation and public protection

  • Understand the minimum approach distance while working in the vicinity of energized circuits

• Wiring

  • Knowledge of cable pulling coding wiring & termination of cables for electrical systems control monitoring & communication with the substation & outside sources

• Steel Erections

  • Able to erect steel support structures for high voltage electrical apparatus

  • Construct steel control houses for monitor and switching

• Transformers

  • Install connect and service substation transformers and circuit breakers for maintenance and new construction

• Conduit

  • Bend and install isolated high voltage pipe or bus for distribution connections between transmission lines distribution lines and transformers

• Strain Bus

  • Install suspended wire used as bus for distribution connections between transmission lines distribution lines and transformers

• Bus Welding

  • Weld conduit used as bus for circuit connections

  • Weld various materials using various welding techniques and applications

• Switches

  • Can assemble install and adjust switching gear for transmission and distribution of high voltage

General Expectations & Other Requirements:

Required Physical Skills:

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor for a continuousperiod

• Must be able to work outside frequently in inclement weather.

• Comfortable & capable or workingat heights &/or confined spaces

• Comfortable & capable of working from an aerialdevice.

• Capable of properly installing inspecting & removing PPE.

• Ability to wear PPE & understands when to wear it.

• Able to talk hear stand walk use hands & sense of balance.

• Ability to sustain awkwardpositions/postures.

Physical Requirements:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33 of the time 0 2.5 hours/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity 3366 of the time 2.5 5.5 hours/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66 of the time 5.5 hours/day)

Physical Demands C Lift/Carry

Stand C 10 lbs. or less C

Walk C 1120 lbs. C

Sit O 2150 lbs. C

Manually Manipulate F 50 lbs. F

Reach Outward F

Reach Over Shoulder O

Climb C Push/Pull

Crawl O 12 lbs. or less C

Squat or Kneel F 1325 lbs. C

Bend F 2640 lbs. F

Speak C 40 lbs. F

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and the company reserves the right to change this Job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the company may deem appropriate.

Power Corporation of America/C and C Power Line Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer.