Find & Apply For Electrical Substation / Relay Repairer Jobs in Baker City, Oregon

Position Summary A Substation Technician is responsible for the inspection, operation, construction and maintenance of the Cooperative's substations, and electrical line apparatus. Qualifications

• IBEW Substation Journeyman preferred. Will consider applicants with a minimum of 2 years work experience with high-voltage substations that can successfully pass the IBEW Local 125 Substation Journeyman exam within 2 years of employment.
• Possession of IBEW card within 30 days of assignment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. CDL preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Accuracy, timeliness, the willingness to promote consumer satisfaction
• Ability to work independently or with others
• Occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions
• Be responsible for cooperative tools, test equipment, and vehicles.
• Ability to use heavy tools, materials, and/or equipment
• Some strenuous lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, and computers
• Takes initiative/self-motivated Competencies
• Communication
• Safety Awareness and Participation
• Technical/Professional knowledge
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Customer Focus
• Decision Making Duties and Responsibilities
• Installs, maintains, and operates transformers, regulators, load tap changers, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, reclosers, relays, capacitors, SCADA communications equipment, battery banks and chargers.
• Perform testing on substation apparatus such as relay testing & commissioning, transformer turns ratio, megger insulation, battery load testing, oil sampling, and other analytical tests as assigned.
• Operate substation equipment, including switching and grounding.
• Inspects electrical facilities for conformance with specifications and safety standards.
• Perform relay panel wiring.
• Install substation conduit systems, ground grids, and fencing.
• Maintains record of spare equipment, materials, and tools designed for substation construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Work occasionally in elevated work areas, that require bucket and boom trucks
• Uses safety equipment needed to safely work on or near energized conductors and associated electrical equipment.
• Performs work in a safe manner in conformance with all applicable regulations.
• Other duties as assigned and as qualified to perform.
• Participation in cooperative strategy and initiatives This is a full-time position that will work under the direct leadership of the Substation Foreman, who will report to the System Engineer.

This position requires that the employee be available for work outside the normal daily work period. Travel may be required within the service territory during the business day and infrequently overnight. Occasional out of the area travel is expected to attend various activities such as meetings, training and other events. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information:

Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is headquartered in Eastern Oregon with the Elkhorn Mountains to the west and the Eagle Cap Mountains to the east. Surrounded by national forest lands, the OTEC service territory is known for unlimited recreational opportunities including, skiing, clear lakes and rivers, hiking trails, excellent camping prospects and an 18-hole golf course. OTEC employees are dedicated to providing safe, reliable energy and a high level of service excellence to our members. A career at OTEC includes many benefits. We offer our employees work/life balance, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options, retirement benefits, continued professional development and training, and more. OTEC is committed to hiring the best qualified persons to perform the tasks involved in providing high quality service to its members. In fulfilling that commitment, OTEC shall provide equal employment opportunities to all persons seeking employment, and shall see that its hiring practices, working conditions, benefits and privileges of employment, compensation, training, opportunities for advancement (including upgrading and promotion) and transfers and termination of employment (including layoffs and recalls) are such that there is no discrimination as to employees of OTEC because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood or disability.