Responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of substations. Accountable to a senior or foreman level technician for all substation maintenance, training and operation functions. Maintains all components associated with the efficient operation of assigned substations, both energized and de-energized. Assists with the supervision and training of others in all types of construction and maintenance of electrical equipment in substations and in the maintenance of the substation yard. Carries out work order assignments, interprets prints, and prepares daily time sheets, material tickets, and field and inspection reports as required.
Note: There is one position available, and the position will be filled at one of five job grade levels: Substation Technician I, job grade T2; Substation Technician II, job grade T3; Substation Technician III, job grade T4; Substation Technician IV, job grade T5; or Journey Level Substation Technician, job grade T6. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.
Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.
Journey Level Substation Technician
Hiring Wage: $64.58
Substation Technician IV
Hiring Wage Range: $58.92-$61.68
Substation Technician III
Hiring Wage Range: $53.79-$56.29
Substation Technician II
Hiring Wage Range: $49.14-$51.41
Substation Technician I
Hiring Wage Range: $44.92-$46.97
Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.
Education/Training and Experience:
- Six (6) years of combined education and experience in the electrical and electronic field. This would consist of:
- The equivalent of technical training received in an associate degree Program in Electronics Engineering Technology with advanced studies in industrial electrical and Electro-mechanical controls and digital systems control logic.
AND
- Four (4) years of practical experience and/or be able to demonstrate knowledge in maintenance of industrial electrical- electromechanical -electronic control equipment which must include:
- One (1) year and/or the equivalent knowledge of electric power substation apparatus maintenance experience involving testing of power transformers, testing and repairing of power circuit breakers and electrical insulation system testing and repair.
- Three (3) years and/or the equivalent knowledge of practical experience in testing, calibrating and repairing protective relay devices and revenue meters.
AND
- Must be capable of satisfactorily interpreting electrical schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and control logic.
- JL Relay and or meter certificate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
- Possess a considerable degree of skill to perform work by following standard method of procedure.
- Be able to exercise judgment in frequently making decisions and regularly directing a group of workers.
- Have thorough knowledge of the practices used in the electric power industry.
- Be capable of applying artificial respiration and be able to render practical first aid.
Other:
- Must be recommended for this position by foreman, superintendent, and regional maintenance manager.
- Have good health and physical ability adequate for strenuous work.
- Be willing and able to work extra and irregular hours as the utility needs may require, and willing to work under unusual or special working conditions, storms, extreme temperatures, winds, darkness, etc.
- Overnight travel required.
- Must reside within a 60-minute response time to the base location.
- Must have a satisfactory work record.
Note : The above requirements describe the experience and education qualifications for the Journey Level Substation Technician. Those with less experience will be hired at the I, II, III or IV job grade level.
Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with electric distribution cooperatives and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to nearly a million electricity consumers across roughly 200,000 square miles of the West.
Founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity, Tri-State is now headquartered in Westminster, Colo., employing approximately 1,000 people across five states.
Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas, hydropower, wind, and solar. This power reaches members via a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and almost 6,000 miles of high voltage transmission lines.
As a member-owned and -governed cooperative, every member has a voice and an equal vote in the future of Tri-State.
