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Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation

Supv Relay Constr and Maint

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What they do

An Electrical Substation or Relay Repairer works at an electrical substation and operates equipment that controls the flow of electricity. Maintains and repairs relays or switches in a system that allows electricity from a power station to travel through the substation out to the distribution system and to customers.

$95,835 / year median in Kansas

-5% projected decline

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Job Description

JOB TITLE
: Supv Relay Construction & Maintenance
REQUISITION
:
TRA010D DEPARTMENT
: Relay Systems Protection EKC
  • Wichita Service Center
LOCATION
: Wichita, KS
PAY RANGE
: $106,000
  • $141,300
  • Scheduled Work Hours:
  • Monday
  • Friday, 7:00 a.m.
  • 4:30 p.m. (Additional hours as required)
  • Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Duties include supervising a team of skilled relay technicians to maintain, troubleshoot and repair all types of medium and high voltage substation equipment and protection and control systems.
This includes substation trouble response, routine maintenance, routine inspection, equipment repair or replacement, construction and system support in Transmission, Distribution and Generation substations. Incumbent will be responsible for covering other supervisor vacations and absences. Incumbent will be expected to become familiar with personnel, systems, and operations of the Northeast and other Kansas Regions.
  • Sets the standard for safety, quality and productivity through clear and frequent communications with the Substation and Relay C&M staff.
  • Fully supports and actively participates in efforts to improve system reliability, including RCM studies, predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, planning & scheduling of the work, and setting high expectations for precision maintenance.
  • Works collaboratively with Planning & Scheduling to develop and manage a weekly schedule that supports the operational needs of the region and makes daily work assignments based on a weekly schedule and any necessary reassignments.
  • Documentation and recordkeeping of annual relay system testing efforts. The records are auditable by regulatory bodies such and FERC and NERC . .
  • Serve as a technical point of contact for coordinating work and response for major customers within coverage area
  • Education and Experience Requirements:
  • A high school diploma and four years of substation maintenance or related experience is required.
An associates or bachelor degree is preferred. Related experience includes knowledge of all types of substation electrical equipment, system protection and control, and SCADA . The preferred candidate will have previous supervisory experience or a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with proven leadership skills.
  • Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:
  • Set direction for employees, developing and empowering them as required, so that morale, motivation and customer f To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account