Job Title:  Substation Maintenance Technician

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Substation Maintenance Technician Journey (or) Apprentice

• Grade: Journey L1 (or) Apprentice 25

• Job Code: 105713 (or) 120627

JOB SUMMARY

** This requisition is being posted across two skill levels (Apprentice) and (Journey). Applicants will be considered for the higher of the two levels in which they qualify **

Under general supervision, provides a variety of electrical/mechanical inspection, testing and maintenance procedures on high voltage substation equipment under the jurisdiction of the Manager responsible for substation operations. Approves proper installation of protective power equipment and their schemes to achieve engineering design requirements within transmission, generation, and distribution substations. Coordinates with other departments for accurate completion of new construction and rework projects. Assists all areas with projects requiring additional manpower and expertise. Provides income for OG&E by outsourcing power equipment expertise and skills to external customers.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Performs varied tasks and projects directly related to craft trade. Gathers and analyzes relevant information to develop and implement the best course of action to ensure job is successfully completed in a safe manner. Often works under minimal or no supervision. Resolves most questions and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher level. Resolves problems through mastery of craft, trade knowledge and principles. Follows established Operating Procedures, Operating Practices and Approved Work Methods to accomplish requirements of job. Possesses career level knowledge to successfully perform job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains required records and reports as delegated by the supervisor.

• Stays current on pertinent technologies through continuous education.

• Maintains a complete and accurate file of the area's substations regarding prints, records and reports.

• Prepares and executes error-free switching for normal test and maintenance, emergency repair, service restoration and operates switches in a safe and professional manner.

• Assumes coverage duties for Supervisor, as needed.

• Assists in the development and training of apprentice technicians and trainees.

• Performs emergency switching and work procedures during storms and outages.

• Performs maintenance and operational tests on Power Supply protective power equipment and switches as needed or when requested.

• Provides training for peer technicians upon request.

• Practices and assures safe work methods regarding maintenance, testing and inspection procedures.

• Performs a variety of electrical testing procedures on various power equipment at power plants, transmission and distribution substations: Isolates, grounds and otherwise prepares equipment for testing per OG+E Standard Operating Practices (SOPs); Performs applicable tests on equipment and/or components including power factor tests of insulation and bushings, ratio and polarity tests of current transformers, dielectric tests of oil, etc.; Records and analyzes all test results to identify existing and/or potential deficiencies.

• Serves as first responder to substation equipment malfunctions including telecommunication and SCADA problems.

• Ensures personnel are protected according to company safe work practices and procedures: Maintains a stock of supplies for mobile work van and work vehicles; Ensures test equipment and tools are properly used, stored and maintained; Operates forklifts to load/unload material and hydra lifts and basket trucks during installation, maintenance and testing procedures.

• Assembles substation equipment and performs acceptance inspections of new equipment including accessories: Verifies equipment adjustments and operating parameters to be as specified by OG+E and the manufacturer; Inspects and installs equipment wiring and components to be as specified in OG+E design drawings; Reads OG+E and Manufacturer prints, drawings and schematics; Determines if equipment is suitable for service.

• Performs internal and external inspection and testing of various types of substation power equipment such as transformers, regulators, circuit breakers and reclosers, and disconnect switches.: Tests, inspects, adjusts, repairs, or replaces various components including contacts, motors, pumps, relays, mechanical linkage, arc interrupters, etc.; Sets up and performs various mechanical tests including circuit breaker motion analyzer tests, transformer load tap changer operational tests, etc.; Records and analyzes the results to identify existing or potential malfunctions; Performs vacuum procedures utilizing oil processing equipment and SF-6 gas reclaiming equipment.

• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

APPRENTICE:

• Associate's Degree or higher in a technical discipline; Or

• Completion of a Vo-Tech program in an electrical/Mechanical field; Or

• Prior military experience at the journey level or one enlistment completed with DD Form 214 – Discharge Papers and Separation Documents; Or

• High School Diploma/GED And 2 years experience in a mechanical/electrical field (e.g., substation construction, relay, inspection, industrialized mechanical etc.)..

• Required Certifications/Licensures:(Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with DOT certification required or must obtain within 180 days of hire)

• Must be able to maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute drive time to assigned Service Center

JOURNEY:

• Associate's Degree or higher in a technical discipline; Or

• Prior military experience at the journey level or one enlistment completed with DD Form 214 – Discharge Papers and Separation Documents; Or

• 2 years journey level experience in a craft technical/mechanical role).

• Completion of OGE Maintenance Technician Apprentice Program, or one year of equivalent journey level experience with an Electric Utility certified journeyman maintenance program.

• Required Certifications/Licensures:(Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with DOT certification)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Performs coverage duties of a Foreman, as needed.

• May be required to work in a multi-craft crew.

• Required to work away from home for extended periods, as needed, with overnight stay (could exceed 7 days).

• Maintains or obtain all required certifications (e.g., Class A Switching).

• May be required to cross-train in various crafts and operation department at various times of the year.

• Required to participate in on-call rotation schedule with other department member (approximately every 8 weeks).

• May be required to work non-standard work schedules to including overtime, weekends, holidays, on-call and call-outs.

• Work is performed from ladders and above the ground level to exceed 30 feet.

• Work is performed in an outside environment with considerable exposure to extreme heat and cold.

• May be exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather.

SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• This is a DOT Regulated Position - Member will drive a single vehicle, or a truck and trailer combination weighing over 10,001 lbs.

• The handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous materials;

• The operation of equipment, machinery or power tools;

• Repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage;

• The extraction, compression, processing, manufacturing, handling, packaging, storage, disposal, treatment or transport of potentially volatile, flammable, combustible materials, elements, chemicals or any other highly regulated component;

• The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including but not limited to, electric utilities, power generation or distribution;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

• Computer skills with knowledge of MS Office Suite applications.

• Ability to adjust and adapt across varied working conditions and evolving business needs.

• Knowledge and understanding of safety requirements and the use of personal protective equipment.

• Knowledge of basic math.

• Ability to understand and comply with company policies and operating procedures.

• Ability to understand equipment systems and processes.

• Ability to use common purpose hand tools and other materials of various craft trades.

• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision, following approved work methods and standards testing practices.

• Ability to assess equipment operating conditions and make sound decisions during routine and emergency situations.

• Ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing.

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with team members, leaders, and customers.

• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnosis problems, and resolve effectively.

• Mechanical and electrical aptitude and familiarity working with mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of substation operations and/or substation equipment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to follow Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs), switching one-line diagrams and equipment records, electrical schematic and wiring diagrams, and all types of substation meters and relay targets.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• For Journeyman, a Valid Class-A Commercial Driver's License with DOT certification is required in order to qualify. (For Apprentice, it will be required to obtain within 180 days).

HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)

• DOT Drug Test / Physical

• DOT Driver Qual History - 7 years

• Respiratory History

• Job Specific Physical Assessment

• This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.’s Drug Testing Plan.