Electric Substation/Generation Technician
Electric Substation/Generation Technician
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Job Description
Salary: $43.73 - $51.45 Hourly
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Light & Power
Location: Logan Utah
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Appointed Position: No
Job Number: 25-56
Closing Date: September 19 2025
Description:
Under general supervision performs predictive preventative and corrective maintenance and operation of equipment in transmission distribution and generating station facilities. A substation technician will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair work to facilitate the safe efficient and effective operation of the power system.
Qualifications:
High School diploma GED or equivalent AND experience equivalent to four (4) years full-time journey level work installing or repairing electronic/electro-mechanical automation equipment OR must be a Journeyman Electric Substation/Generation Technician certified by the Department of Labor OR successful completion of an applicable four (4) year substation apprenticeship program certified by the Department of Labor OR four (4) years of directly related experience in two or more of the following job functions:
Experience in Programmable Logic Controllers.
Experience in substation protective relaying with preferred emphasis in Schweitzer relays with Doble test equipment.
Experience in Hydro-electric operation and maintenance.
Experience with operation and maintenance of gas turbine & reciprocating engine technology.
Logan City may at its discretion hire at an entry level position if applicant is willing to participate in a 4-year Department of Labor apprenticeship and agree to an apprenticeship agreement.
Incumbent will be subject to an on-call status for plants and substations seven (7) days once every four (4) weeks. Must be generally available for emergency call-out at any time of day/year regardless of weather conditions.
Must possess or be able to obtain Red Cross Certification in First aid/Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation. Work within APPA OSHA the National Electric Code and the National Electric Safety Code boundaries. May require various OSHA certificates and/or training. Must possess a valid Utah Commercial Drivers License at a level appropriate to the equipment operated.
Responsibilities:
Utilize computers extensively in testing of relays record keeping databases and process control.
Troubleshoots inspects tests adjusts and repairs a variety of electronic/electro-mechanical equipment including high voltage breakers relays transformers switches timers and related control devices in high voltage switchyards substations and power operation/generation facilities.
Installs/replaces high voltage breakers and automatic controlling devices.
Updating and maintaining plans/blueprints to reflect changes/additions of systems installations.
Installs maintains and trouble shoots fiber optic network.
Utilizes aerial equipment when necessary to perform installation or maintenance of plant equipment and structures. Participates in substation switching procedures during planned and emergency switching.
Maintains and repairs natural gas and hydro electric generators including ensuring proper performance criteria and in compliance with Federal Clean Air standards.
Performs maintenance testing and inspections on station batteries and charging systems.
Conducts/records the results of periodic tests of power generation capacity; performs general custodial work as necessary. Installs maintains and trouble shoots SCADA systems.
Performs physically demanding work; including bending reaching stooping kneeling standing climbing ladders occasional heavy lifting/carrying (150# Nitrogen cylinders) etc. Requires manual dexterity.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the theory and principles of electricity including their application to the operation of high voltage substations and transmission/distribution systems.
Knowledge of the practices and techniques of electronic/electro-mechanical equipment installation maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of the established safety standards and industry guidelines/regulations for the tools equipment and materials used in the installation maintenance and repair of system control and other electro-mechanical equipment.
Knowledge of the principles procedures maintenance and repair methods for ensuring optimum operation of power plants and their associated equipment.
Skill in determining probable causes of service outages and corrective actions necessary to restore service.
Skill in performing journey level installation maintenance and repair of system control and related electronic/electro-mechanical equipment.
Skill in reading and understanding plans and blueprints used for the installation maintenance and repair of system control and related electro-mechanical equipment.
Skill in operating maintaining and repairing generation plants and their associated equipment
Computer skills/programs; Windows Internet word processing AutoCad RSlogix SEL PowerDB iFix Proficy Worldview etc.
Essentials:
Essential functions as determined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the above tasks knowledge and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions of this class. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment compensation or contract rights to any person(s). This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Benefits:
Benefits are available to Full-time employees.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
