Power Distribution Technician

We are looking for an experienced Technician who will support high to medium voltage switchgear/breaker and high to medium voltage maintenance.

Technician responsibilities are:

• Perform all work safely and according to company standards
• Work well with others within the team and throughout the organization
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position
• Provide high level skills and expertise applicable to the installation operation maintenance modification repair and evaluation of electrical power distribution systems and their controls
• Perform medium voltage isolation switching and manual grounding at voltages up to 6.9kV
• Provide support by troubleshooting and repair the medium voltage systems underground cables and transformer equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance processes such as Infrared Fault Detection Surveys
• Familiar with NETA electrical testing standards
• Troubleshoot automated control systems including SCADA systems instrumentation and electrical equipment protective relays and associated equipment
• Be proficient at Root Cause Analysis to accurately determine equipment failure and the reason for failures when they occur
• Assist with maintaining drawings specifications test logs and calibration logs
• Research equipment manuals and requisition repair parts
• Tutor instruct train and assist with other personnel as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Technician requirements are:

Education:

• (Required) high school diploma or GED

Experience:

• (Required) at least 4 years of previous maintenance experience in an industrial environment

Language:

• (Required) good command of written and spoken English

Skills & Knowledge:

• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs uses repair and maintenance
• Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials production processes quality control costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Critical Thinking Skills - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying taking time to understand the points being made asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents

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