SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision, inspects, tests, and maintains substation electrical equipment and performs other substation maintenance duties related to keeping buildings and grounds in good condition.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operation, utilizing such equipment as voltmeters, ammeters, and related electrical testing equipment
Installs and maintains substation, transmission, distribution, and metering equipment
Performs routine maintenance on substation equipment such as oil testing and replacement
Trains and instructs less experienced personnel in techniques of substation maintenance and other engineering duties by applying a full working knowledge of safe work procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual
Performs surveying and staking for new construction
Available to perform on call work as necessary
May serve as either dispatcher or switchman
Properly reports and maps substation related changes to equipment and lines
Paints, repairs, and maintains substation facilities
Performs other duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES:
Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical theory, transformer theory, math and drafting
Strong knowledge and understanding of safe and proper testing techniques
Strong knowledge and understanding of substation and line construction and maintenance
Ability to operate power tools and electrical testing equipment
Ability to recognize and communicate hazardous conditions
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED with seven or more years of related experience completion of competency levels for System Technician 4, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
College level course work in an engineering discipline or related vocational training preferred.
Where incumbent is required to operate machinery and/or equipment covered under the State Motor Carrier Act, the incumbent must meet requirements of Part 391 of the Act (Driver Qualification) before operating such equipment.
CERTIFICATES, LICESNSE, REGISTRATIONS:
Job requirements include meeting and maintaining regulatory standards required for the position including passing any physiological qualifications required by the Department of Transportation or other agencies, and possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License. Must also have and maintain a driving record that meets the Company's standards.
TXNM Energy, Inc.
Albuquerque
New Mexico United States
www.txnmenergy.com
