Job Posting End Date

02-24-2025

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Job Summary

Participate in the installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, repair and removal of station-related equipment. Respond to emergency call-outs on station trouble and coordinate prompt restoration of service to customers as required. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Respond to emergency calls on station trouble; analyze station conditions following failures and repair if safe and practicable, otherwise, coordinate prompt restoration of service, including the performance of emergency switching.

Perform routine and emergency switching operations at substations as directed by proper authority, in accordance with station procedures.

Perform switching operations for line construction and maintenance activities, as required. Be proficient at EHV switching.

Assume ownership of assigned stations and inspect on required schedule; oversight of maintenance contractors, as required; make minor repairs following inspection; report conditions requiring major repairs to proper authority.

Independently perform minor maintenance activities as required. (LTC Filter replacements, Gas additions to breakers and transformers, Replace fan motors and contactors, repair animal mitigation)

Collect data via approved method of asset management software; Report all unusual conditions and report readings of meters, and forward to a designated place; check relay operations, batteries, chargers, temperatures, regulators, pumps, cooling equipment, supplies, etc.; renew transformer fuses; change nitrogen tanks on equipment as required.

Understand all DC Supply Maintenance and commissioning procedures to ensure NERC Compliance and proper equipment operation.

Perform periodic inspections on equipment such as radios, carrier current, telemetering, pilot wire and control equipment, and other required communication systems to ensure NERC compliance.

Perform minor environmental cleanup and proper reporting of environmental issues; collect oil samples for periodic testing programs.

Perform thorough station perimeter inspection; Investigate acts of theft and vandalism of Company station facilities within assigned area; coordinate investigations by law enforcement authorities, as required.

Maintain station lighting and security systems; replace control cells, outdoor light lamps, and replace battery as required.

Operate automotive equipment and its associated equipment and perform duties incidental to the operation of such equipment.

Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Maintain records and prepare and submit reports as required using standard Asset software within required intervals.

Assist in conducting departmental safety meetings.

Assist employees of equal or higher classification; direct the work of employees assigned to assist.

Perform all duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules and operating regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices.

Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

Respond to a high percentage of call-out assignments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

***Selected candidate must reside within 30 minutes of the Axton Service Station located at (2029 Axton Rd. Axton, VA 24054). Relocation is being offered***

Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience. Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician); or recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another electric utility or contractor. Minimum of combined 24 months satisfactory work experience as a Station Servicer B or Station Servicer B Certified or the equivalent as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination and performance appraisal.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL is required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of a Station Servicer B and/or Station Servicer B Certified and combined 24 months of on the job experience or the equivalent.

Equivalent experience is determined at the time of the assessment and appropriate time step credit will be given.

Shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.

Thorough working knowledge and understanding of the principles of electricity, and the construction, maintenance, operation and function of station equipment and related standards.

Thorough working knowledge of Transmission Policies and Procedures.

Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as may be established by the Company, all required training to advance to the next higher classification in the line of progression or vacate the current classification.

Satisfactory work experience as a Station Electrician A and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and performance appraisal as determined by the Company, including a demonstrated high level of response to overtime calls.

OR 24 months of satisfactory combined work experience as either a Station Servicer B or Station Servicer B Certified with successful completion of demonstration, examination and performance appraisal as determined by the Company.

Must have the ability to receive, interpret, and transmit instructions clearly and precisely and work from electrical drawings.

Thorough understanding of all types of switching procedures and methods including emergency response and extra high voltage practices.

Ability to deal with customers and other employees in a courteous and professional manner.

Ability to plan work and to properly instruct and brief others.

Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license.

Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.

Understanding of Company safety rules and practices and be proficient in the application of resuscitation and First Aid as presented in the Company’s Safety Manual. Considerable travel may be required to complete work assignments.

Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test(PAT)

Principal Line of Promotion: From:Station Electrician A or Station Servicer B To:Higher Classification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands required for this job include but not limited to: Minimum Requirement Station Electrician/Servicer Amount of Weight Lifted from Floor/Ground to Waist Level 75 Amount of Weight to be Carried for 20 Feet 60 Amount of Weight Lifted to Chest Level 50 Amount of Weight Lifted to Eye Level 30 Distance to Walk Accumulated over the Course of an 8-Hour Shift ½ Mile Distance in Feet to Climb and Work on a Ladder/Structure 50 and Higher Distance in Feet to Ascend to and Work in a Bucket/Lift 100 and Higher (Tested at 60’) Ability to Discriminate between Colors Yes (Tested)

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

U007-010

Compensation Range:

$54.16-54.16 USD

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