Substation Technician 2 (CDL)

About CORE

CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities.

With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.

About the job

The Substation Technician II - CDL Reports to the Substation Supervisor.

The position involves the operation, testing, maintenance, and commissioning of substation apparatus including interrupting devices, isolating devices, power transformers, voltage regulators, and protection relays.

Procedures are applied to determine the best course of action within the limits of standard practice.

Sign-On Bonus Opportunity: Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000, based on experience and credentials.

This is a Non-exempt onsite position at our Sedalia office, located at 5496 N.

U.S.

Highway 85, Sedalia, CO 80135. 

You will...

Perform routine maintenance, minor repairs, and adjustments of distribution transformers, voltage regulators, reclosers, and switchgear.

Program and repair controls on capacitor banks, voltage regulators, and electronic reclosers.

Maintain a clean, safe environment in the oil shop and substation work area.

Respond to call-out for restoration of service due to substation outage.

In addition, you will be subject to call-out at all hours, including holidays and weekends, to restore or maintain electric service to consumers.

Operate CORE CDL-required commercial vehicles and equipment.

Employees in this position are not required to drive tractor/trailer combinations or mobile substations.

You will inspect, test, repair, and certify as usable rebuilt oil-filled equipment when necessary.

Perform oil tests to determine PCB content and maintain required CORE and EPA documentation when necessary.

We are excited to speak to someone with the following...


* High school diploma or equivalent certificate required.


* Substation Technical Apprenticeship, vocational degree, or relevant technical training required.

Two or more years of experience, or equivalent experience/education required.


* Experience with position-specific software and applications.



* [ e.g., Doble DTA, Doble Protection Suite, Vanguard EZCT-2000, SEL Quickset, Beckwith, Qualitrol, Cooper ProView, S&C, Hubbell, Flir, Phenix, etc.]

Experience with position specific equipment.


* [ e.g., Doble M4100, Doble F6150SV, Doble M5400 SFRA, Fluke Multimeter, Megger, Dilo gas cart and SF6 Multi-Analyzer, Vanguard TRM-403, Phenix, Alber CellCorder, etc.]


* [e.g.

Power Transformers, Autotransformers, SF6 Breakers, Vacuum Breakers, Arc Resistant Switchgear, NOVA reclosers, Gang Operated Switches, Motor Operators, Load Break SF6 & Vacuum Interrupters, CCVT's, CT's, PT's, LTC's, Voltage Regulators, Capacitor Banks, Sump Pumps, Oil Fil...