Minimum starting pay for this position is $39.42 per hour or commensurate with experience
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for performing duties required in the commissioning, inspection, maintenance and repair of distribution protective, regulatory, switching and communication systems associated with the grid infrastructure.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Execute all power quality initiatives, implement and maintain a predictive maintenance approach
Provide support and technical knowledge for capital improvement projects
Execute a condition based maintenance program for all distribution equipment
Perform equipment maintenance cycles based on manufacturers’ recommendations and industry best practices, including Voltage Regulators, Reclosers, Switchgear and Capacitors
Conduct equipment inspections on voltage regulators, capacitors, reclosers, sectionalizes and switches
Perform minor in-house repairs on voltage regulators, i.e., gasket replacements
Collect fluid quality oil samples and conduct dissolved gas analysis to determine operating status of equipment
Execute an annual inspection program for voltage regulators, capacitors, reclosers, sectionalizes, switches and other key equipment
Properly collect dissolved gas analysis, fluid quality oil samples and perform inspections for corrective action
Conduct specialized equipment testing, transformer turns ratio, digital low resistance ohmmeter, fluid dielectric tests, power factor, winding resistance, sweep frequency response analysis, infra-red analysis.
Conduct electrical testing, including transformer turns ratio, digital low resistance ohmmeter, fluid dialectic tests, power factor, winding resistance, sweep frequency response analysis, etc.
Ability to Interpret test results and make maintenance/repair recommendations.
Provide technical support to grid modernization initiatives
Follow commissioning and testing protocols for feeder automation and self healing networks
Execute power quality programs and assist in resolution of power quality related issues across the Cooperative
Carry out programs to achieve long range goals that support the Cooperative’s Strategic Plan
Provide technical expertise regarding device operations including microprocessor controls, battery chargers, line device recorders, etc.
Manage duties and responsibilities within the Cooperative‘s annual financial goals
Ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines and proper procedures
Adhere to corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management
Follow work procedures and company policies
Carry out operating procedures
Execute work priorities and activities
Coordinate activities with other departments
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and budgeting
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, programming relay elements, programming DNP for remote operated equipment, entering data or processing inspection information
Knowledge of principles of electricity, safety practices and codes
Knowledge of electric power industry construction, regulatory and switching standards
Knowledge of testing equipment including uF meter, RND meter, Hi-pot, Meg-Ohm, Turns Ratio, DLRO (Ductor), Primary Current Injection and FLIR
Skilled in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving complaints or disputes
Skilled in establishing and communicating metrics
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Skilled in anticipating, identifying, analyzing and resolving conflict and problems
Ability to read one-line and wiring diagrams
Ability to teach others how to set up and disseminate information from various types of voltage testing equipment
Ability to train and teach others the art of troubleshooting and the safe, timely manner of power restoration, including substations, distribution and residential lines
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Headquartered in Johnson City, Texas, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is the largest distribution electric cooperative in the U.S. We deliver electricity to over 360,000 accounts which serves approximately 1 million Central Texans across an 8,100-square-mile service area, growing at a rapid pace, year over year. Since our founding in 1938 by then-Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson, it has been our mission to provide safe, reliable, low-cost power to the members we serve.
