Job Information
Cloverland Electric Cooperative Electronic Technician in Dafter, Michigan
- POSITION FUNCTION/OBJECTIVE:
Performs diverse electrical work within pump houses, substations and stations. Will investigate, test, and repair transmission, distribution, and Hydro Plant equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform job planning, material requisitions, job set-up, and completion so that employees and the community are properly safeguarded at all times.
- Responsible to see that tools, equipment, and truck stock are sufficient to complete assigned work. Accounts for all material, equipment, and tools utilized for project completion.
- Document work and record findings as required. Report to supervisors any abnormal conditions that develop during the process of work.
- Promote and follow safety consciousness and compliance. Observes all traffic rules and regulations while operating company vehicles.
- Complete all required paperwork regarding work orders and service orders.
- Investigate, test, and repair transmission, substation, distribution and Hydro Plant equipment. Equipment includes but is not limited to regulators, circuit breakers, interrupters, transformers, switchboards, SCADA equipment, sectionalizers, metering, relays, Hydro Plant automation equipment, diesel equipment, test equipment, power supplies, and other associated and similar equipment;
- Switching and grounding within substations or on electronically controlled transmission, distribution, and hydro plant equipment (such as operation of regulators, reclosers, breakers, and the operation/decoupling of MOD's). These job functions may be performed to complete maintenance, repair, investigation, testing, commissioning, or equipment replacement work as assigned to the classification.
- Test, install, repair, or remove primary and secondary transformer rated meter installations, measurement devices, protective devices, and switchboard installations with or without supervision.
- Lay out work from wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics with working knowledge of transitory theory and digital circuits. Fabricate and adapt equipment for such uses as testing, controlling, signal generation, etc.
- Establish and follow a maintenance program for testing and maintaining transmission, substation, distribution and generation equipment, drawings and records. Report to supervisors any abnormal conditions that develop during the progress of work, make routine reports and requisitions;
- Design and fabricate special equipment to test and evaluate electronic controls and equipment. Select and order all necessary components and control equipment as required, work with all system voltages;
- Lead, train and direct other personnel to assist in the maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment.
- Prepare when requested, work orders, etc. for construction and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment.
- Utilize Cooperative protocol for communication with System Control.
Will reasonably respond to after-hours quality issues and miscellaneous member needs when not actively on-call. If an on-call schedule is implemented within the department the employee must participate as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is primarily outside and weather conditions can be inclement at times, temperature may range from subzero to high heat and humidity. Must be available for work during adverse weather conditions.
Overtime work may be required.
Good physical condition and dexterity is required. Moving weights 100 pounds or more may be required. Medium work requiring lifting, carrying, and moving weights, or using exertion, of up to 50-75 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 25 pounds of force more frequently.
Must be able to maintain a DOT medical certification card.
Position requires the individual to be capable of stooping, bend