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General Purpose

City of Idaho Falls

Power - Substation Technician

The City of Idaho Falls is currently accepting applications for a Substation Technician or Substation Technician Apprentice

with Idaho Falls Power. This full-time position performs a variety of journeyman level skilled duties related to installations,

maintenance, operation and repair of substation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Substation Foreman.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None. May in the absence of the Substation Foreman, direct line crews, apprentices, and/or contractors in substations.

Rate of pay depends upon experience and journeyman/apprenticeship status. Substation Technician Apprentice salary

range will be \$40.32 to \$49.49 depending upon qualifications, and the Substation Technician salary range will be \$49.43 to

\$60.66 depending upon qualifications.

Essential Functions

Performs construction, installation, operation, maintenance of substations, substation metering, and observes to ensure

proper procedures are adhered to.

Responsible for effective and efficient completion of assigned projects and jobs.

Installs, adjusts, maintains tests, and troubleshoots substation equipment including fuses, switches, controls, circuit

breakers, circuit switchers, relays power meters and test batteries.

Evaluates substation equipment condition to insure against faulty operation; writes switching orders and performs switching

as needed.

Helps maintain drawings of substations; performs repairs and modifications on substation and distribution transformers,

connecting, disconnecting, and transporting portable substation transformers, infrared thermography, painting, electrical

SALARY Depends on Qualifications LOCATION Idaho Falls, ID

JOB TYPE Full-Time JOB NUMBER 2024-0903

DEPARTMENT Electric DIVISION Electric Transmission

OPENING DATE 09/05/2024 CLOSING DATE Continuous

print reading, substation construction and maintenance, reclosures, breakers, circuit switchers, SCADA, sectionalizers, and

batteries.

Operates computer assisting in the recording and upkeep of maintenance and operating records; enters data related to

systems and equipment. Use of computer to run various test equipment, program, and communicate with relays, tap

changers and RTU communications systems.

Performs required quarterly oil spill prevention and control and counter measures (SPCC) surveys; prepares and submits

findings according to established guidelines.

Responds to emergency and trouble calls for power outages, substation problems/alarms; follows the direction of the

Substation Foreman and/or the Transmission and Distribution Superintendent.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from High School;

AND

B. Completion of (4) four years in the Idaho Electrical Apprentice program with current Journeyman Electrician card or an

approved Substation Technician program with Journeyman card;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of procedures for installation of substations, high voltage power lines and equipment; hazards

and safety precautions associated with high voltage; equipment and tools required to effectively perform duties;

terminology and nomenclature of the electrical field; the operation of heavy duty power equipment.

Journeyman skills in installation and maintenance of all substation equipment; including relays, transformers, circuit

breakers, circuit switchers, and metering devices.

Ability to analyze and diagnose electronic and electrical problems associated with substations; work independently in

completing responsible tasks; ability to make procedural decisions accurately where error could prove harmful to life and

property; ability to work out-of-doors in all weather conditions; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in wiring;

ability to perform arduous physical labor; ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates,

fellow employees, and the public; ability to operate radio communication equipment, and Idaho Falls Power system.

3. Special Qualifications:

Must be a St