Journeyman Substation Maintenance Technician

Purpose of Position

To provide safe, effective, and efficient operation, testing, maintenance, and construction activities on energized or
de-energized substations, relays, and all other related devices in a quality and craftsman-like manner. To prepare accurate reports on all equipment, devices and instruments maintained and repaired.

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1. Integrity: Demonstrate honesty, high ethical standards, and respect for all co-workers and membership.
2. Accountability: Maintain excellent attendance and provide additional assistance after normal working hours when needed.  Be reliable, prepared and accept responsibility for work and actions.
3. Professionalism: Address internal and external members with courtesy and respect.  Dress in work attire appropriate to the position.  Communicate business information in a timely fashion, using means of communication appropriate to the situation.
4. Quality Work: Produce thorough, high quality work with minimal errors.  Seek feedback, make corrections as needed.  Identify problems and solve them.  Strive to improve processes.  Work collaboratively with co-workers to implement systematic changes.
5. Productivity: Complete assigned work in a timely fashion.  Utilize slow periods productively.  Produce amount and volume at expected speed.
6. Technical Skills/Job Knowledge: Demonstrate appropriate level of understanding of technical skills in area of expertise, technology, products, and/or processes involved.  Duly perform assigned duties.  Keep current on changes and be competent with all technology necessary to perform job.
7. Problem-Solving: Use sound logic and methodology to solve problems.  Explore multiple sources for answers, as required.  Be able to identify hidden problems and propose solutions.
8. Communication: Clearly convey oral and written communication. Keep others informed of activities and problems in timely manner.  Listen well; respond appropriately and respectfully.
9. Teamwork/Ability to Work with Others: Demonstrate ability to work in a positive manner with co-workers and/or members with differing backgrounds, opinions, capabilities, etc. Willingly share skills, competencies, and knowledge with others.  Establish and maintain strong, effective working relationships.  Contribute effectively to group efforts.  Promote harmony; agree to disagree without damaging relationships.
10. Support of Cooperative Goals: Support Cooperative goals and adhere to all policies and procedures.  Contribute effectively in support of the Cooperative.

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Possess a knowledge of electrical theory and a thorough understanding of the operation, maintenance, repair, testing, calibration, and installation of electrical equipment used in substations and on distribution and transmission lines.

Assess and report condition of electrical equipment both in-service and out-of-service for suitability for maintenance, repair, or disposal with guidance from Haz-mat and engineering staff.

Perform maintenance on electrical equipment and make re airs where necessary as directed by the Substation and Metering Foreman.

Coordinates and cooperates with employees from engineering, operations, member services, members, electricians, city and state electrical inspectors, suppliers, and manu