Protection & Control Technician

Protection & Control Technician

• Installs and maintains protection and control schemes and equipment including relays, RTUs, and SCADA communication systems equipment in generating plants, transmission facilities, distribution substations, and Energy Control Centers
• Maintains wiring on all existing and new stations to ensure it is correct
• Maintains the protection system asset databases
• Prepares reports and keeps records using company provided applications
• Bypasses, isolates, and restores all substation equipment to service
• Ensures all testing intervals and schedules are met in a timely fashion
• Ensures the field, office, vehicle, and warehouse equipment is adequate to address any reasonable equipment failure
• Develops cost estimates and requests purchase orders for needed equipment such as relays, RTUs, and other devices
• Coordinates work schedules with various EKPC departments, member cooperatives, neighboring utilities, and contractors
• Ensures that all drawings and documentation are up to date and properly maintained
• Sets up return authorizations with manufacturer to return defective equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Certifications / Licenses:

• Associates or technical degree in electrical or a related area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Must complete communications protocol courses within one (1) year.
  
  Experience:

• A minimum of four (4) years in related area such as electrical utility related work with regard to construction, maintenance, metering, supervisory, and data acquisition systems preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of RTUs, relays, and digital circuitry.
• Working knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, fiber, cellular, and radio communications.
• Experience with test meters, such as volt-meters, ammeters, phase angle meters, and communications protocol test equipment.
• Skilled in proper utilization of all associated tools.
• Keeps accurate records of expense, work reports, and travel as required.
• Ability to read and construct wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to communicate both orally and written.
• Must be a self-starter and capable of working with minimal supervision while exercising good judgement regarding test procedure, equipment repair, and individual safety.

• Safety Awareness
• Contributing to Team Success
• Decision Making
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Building Customer Loyalty