Top 16 Substation technician Jobs in Austin Tx

Substation Technician 3
Pedernales Electric Cooperative —Cedar Park, TX
- $45.81 - $57.26 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
Technician I
Saber Power Services —Kyle, TX
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Critical Power Technician
Central Power Systems & Services —Hutto, TX
- $50 - $55 an hour
- On call
- Background check
- Hospital
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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9d
SCADA Technician
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) —Austin, TX
- $53.26 - $65.10 an hour
- Overtime
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Windows
Technician II
Saber Power Services —Kyle, TX
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Engineering Technician II
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) —Austin, TX
- $30.07 - $36.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
Relay Technician
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) —Austin, TX
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
HIGH-VOLTAGE TECHNICIAN - AUSTIN
Texas Disposal Systems —Creedmoor, TX
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
Field Relay Technician
Augment Professional Services —Austin, TX
- $60 - $70 an hour
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Travel
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Senior Technician
Saber Power Services —Kyle, TX
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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5h
Senior Relay Technician - Utility & High-Voltage Protection
Asplundh Electrical Testing, LLC —Round Rock, TX
- Urgently hiring
- Clean driving record
- 5 years
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Senior Relay Technician (Remote - Travel Required)
SOLV Energy, LLC —Austin, TX
- $143,652 - $179,566 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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1d
Field Supervisor Technician (Power Transformers)
Transfluid Services Inc. —United States
- $35 - $55 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- Travel reimbursement
- Cell phone reimbursement
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Substation Technician 3

Pedernales Electric Cooperative -
Cedar Park, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$45.81 - $57.26 an hour

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION:

Position requires daily travel throughout PEC service area and weekly reporting to Johnson City Substation Maintenance department.

$45.81 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

Hourly Range $45.81 - $57.26 midpoint

Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for 24/7 system operations including the calibration, commissioning, inspection, maintenance and repair of transmission and distribution equipment and protective relays, switches, apparatus and Power Line Carrier (PLC) communication systems associated with the transmission grid, distribution infrastructure and capital improvement projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and inspection on substation equipment by following a time based maintenance program according to the Cooperative’s Substation Equipment Maintenance Standards Plan, manufacturer recommendations and NERC compliance
Perform monthly inspection of substation facilities and equipment, maintain records in PEC’s maintenance tracking software
Execute formal switching orders inside substations as issued by the PEC Transmission COntrol Center (TCC) to manipulate power flow on the high voltage transmission grid or to isolate transmission equipment
Write and execute formal switching orders inside substations to manipulate power flow on the medium voltage distribution grid or to isolate distribution equipment
Install mobile substations for substation construction projects, routine maintenance of substation power transformers or emergency power restoration Perform technical testing of substation equipment using specific test sets including TTR, contact resistance, oil dielectric tests, transformer power factor (Doble) testing, winding resistance, sweep frequency response analysis (SFRA), digital protective relay verification, electromechanical relay calibration, hi-pot, and phasing
Test and inspect substation battery banks and chargers by testing strap impedance, cell voltage, cell impedance, specific gravity, temperature, charging current, and bank voltage
Locate and repair DC grounds within substation control systems
Perform speed tests, mechanical, and electrical inspection on substation 138KV SF6 gas circuit switchers

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Perform operating mechanism inspection, motion analysis, contact resistance, gas purity tests, and repair of 138KV SF6 gas breakers
Perform operating mechanism inspection, internal inspection, motion analysis, power factor, contact resistance, and repair of 69/138KV oil breakers
Extract oil samples from energized substation equipment for dissolved gas analysis (DGA) and fluid quality testing, review and interpret lab results
Perform internal inspection and repair according to manufacture specification on a verity of substation power transformer load tap changers (LTC’s), models include RMV II, UVT, UVW, UZD, UZDRT, UZERT, UTT-B, TLS, TC525, LRT200, & 550H
Perform Infrared thermography inspections of substations
Repair hot spots on substation switches and connections identified thru infrared thermography inspections
Perform Partial Discharge surveys on various energized substation equipment
Provide expert technical support for substation capital improvement projects (CIP) by installing temporary equipment, performing load transfers, complex high voltage switching, and isolation of high voltage equipment
Commission new substations or newly upgraded substations. Energize new substation equipment and perform all tests and electrical checks to ensure reliable operation
Verify wiring diagrams and electrical control schematics during substation commissioning projects making corrections and design changes to ensure proper operation of all equipment and control circuits

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Program Schweitzer electronic protective relays and function test protection schemes by trip checking all new substation equipment
Write logic scripts used as test plans for SEL digital protective relay tests
Program, test, and commission programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) for protection circuits in substations (SEL relays)
Perform end-to-end testing of PEC’s transmission carrier and fiber communication systems for reliable operation of the high voltage transmission grid
Analyze test results on equipment and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions for equipment performance and repair.
Follow work procedures and company policies
Carry out operating procedures
Perform emergency Call-Out duty for all substation issues and respond to substation power outages Record data on appropriate test reports to maintain NERC, FERC and TRE compliance
Coordinate activities with other departments
Operate PEC vehicle(s) for business purposes in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local law and PEC policies and procedures
Maintain driver eligibility through appropriate valid Texas Driver's License and driving record in accordance with PEC policy
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

May provide technical direction to others

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Knowledge of substation protection schemes including Bus & Transformer Differential, Breaker Failure, Cable Fault, and Zone Protection schemes
Knowledge of basic electricity, safety rules and procedures as well as the hazards involved in working around energized lines and equipment involving high and low voltage
Knowledge of substation communication SCADA, relaying, monitoring and control systems
Knowledge of reviewing and interpreting wiring diagrams and electrical control schematics for relay applications
Knowledge of learned principles of electrical theory as applied to power transformers and autotransformers, relays, SCADA and TWACS systems, etc.
Knowledge of reading manuals and interpreting diagrams
Skilled in the use of electrical testing equipment including DOBLE 6150, DOBLE M4000, MEGGER, Hi-Pot, CT test set, phasing sticks, oil dielectric, contact resistance, and sweep frequency response analysis (SFRA)
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Ability to use computer systems and applications
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

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Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Power and Controls, Electronics Technology or related field
Directly related experience may substitute for education
Two years of Substation Technician II or equivalent experience
Valid Texas Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Report that comply with PEC policy

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 100 pounds
The employee may be required to travel
The employee will routinely utilize Personal Protective Equipment
The employee will participate in emergency restoration and call-out duty
The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and humid conditions
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

Position Open Until Filled

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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