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Job Description:

Responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of substations. Accountable to a lead or foreman level technician for all substation maintenance, training and operation functions.

Note:

There is one position available and the position will be filled at one of five job grade levels: Substation Apparatus Technician I, job grade T2; Substation Apparatus Technician II, job grade T3; Substation Apparatus Technician III, job grade T4; Substation Apparatus Technician IV, job grade T5; or Journey Level Substation Apparatus 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 Apparatus Technician

Hiring Wage: $62.09

Substation Apparatus Technician IV

Hiring Wage Range: $56.66-$59.31

Substation Apparatus Technician III

Hiring Wage Range: $51.72-$54.12

Substation Apparatus Technician II

Hiring Wage Range: $47.25-$49.43

Substation Apparatus Technician I

Hiring Wage Range: $43.19-$45.17

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain all components associated with the efficient operation of assigned substations, both energized and de‑energized.

• Assists with the supervision and training of others in maintenance of electrical equipment in substations and in the maintenance of the substation yard.

• Serve as lead technician and assist in directing the work of crew for the routing and execution of jobs assigned, and planning and laying out the specific work assignments on the job. Assists with the supervision of Substation Technician (Apparatus) Trainees and Apprentices.

• Maintain a first‑aid card and the ability to perform first aid.

• Responsible for observance of safety rules by all co‑workers.

• Maintain a Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and operate automotive equipment involved with the operations and maintenance of high voltage substations.

• Set up safe clearance with dispatchers and operating personnel.

• Assist with supervising crew in specifically assigned location in coordination with direction from senior or foreman level substation technician.

• Assist with the supervision of employees in work area and be responsible for performing duties without direct supervision.

• Responsible for having all equipment maintained in ready‑working condition.

• Do any other work of equal or lessor skill within the capabilities of the individual to meet emergencies or other operating needs.

• Adhere to and demonstrate compliance with appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements. Attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards and best practices applicable to the functional area including, but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, Environmental, Employment Law, NERC Reliability Standards and Safety. Must be familiar with, and comply with, all aspects of Corporate Policy C-54, Compliance.

• Demonstrate behavior consistent with Tri-State’s culture embodied in the Cooperative principles and spirit and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors consistent with Tri-State’s culture, Board policies, and business practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all compliance programs within the company.

• Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.

• Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

Qualifications:

Education and Training

• The equivalent of technical training received in an Associate Degree Program in Electronics Engineering Technology with advanced studies in industrial electrical, Electro‑mechanical controls, hydraulic, pneumatic devices, and digital systems control logic.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Must be capable of satisfactorily interpreting electrical schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and control logic.

• Technical skills in substation components and the safe use of hand, electrical and electronic tools.

• Possess a considerable degree of skill to perform work by following standard method of procedure.

• 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.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Other

• Must be willing to accept overnight travel up to 75% of working time. (Must possess a valid driver’s license.)

• Must reside within a 60 minute response time of the base location.

• Must have a satisfactory work record.

About Us:

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 44 members, including 41 utility electric distribution cooperative 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 more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.

Job Identification: 259

Job Category: Substation

Posting Date: 2024-11-04T20:56:00+00:00

Job Schedule: Full time

Hiring Salary Range: $43.19-$62.09

Locations: 3202 Road 101E, Sidney, NE, 69162, US

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.