Description
Requisition Number: PATRO01552
Summary
Under minimum supervision a Transmission Patrolman performs inspections, maintenance, trouble shooting, and repairs on Transmission/Distribution high voltage substations facilities and Transmission lines, on routine and emergency basis.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Performs routine operational tests, inspections, and adjustments on various substation equipment such as LTCs, voltage regulators, cooling equipment, switches, circuit breakers, air compressors, motor operators, batteries, battery chargers, carrier equipment, emergency generators, etc.
- Routinely performs inspection/calibration of voltage regulators/LTC controls in an effort to maintain desired system voltage levels.
- Troubleshoots and repairs substation equipment utilizing manufacture instruction books / prints and station wiring schematics.
- Coordinates vegetation management in assigned substations, switchyards, and right-of-ways.
- Performs maintenance on equipment as assigned, such as replacing light bulbs and light fixtures, SF6 gas additions, nitrogen cylinder replacement, transformer fan replacement, air condition filter replacement, motor operator maintenance, perform operator signature test, perform transformer / regulator DGA test and oil filled equipment dielectric test.
- Records and corrects or reports any abnormal conditions to TGM and the appropriate supervisor, and files a report on the findings.
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of switching operations in routine as well as emergency situations.
- Utilizes proper switching and tagging procedures and understands switching capabilities of various types of substation/line equipment.
- Recognition of and root cause analysis of abnormal conditions to allow appropriate action to restore service on transmission lines and transmission/distribution substations.
- Performs various functions at transmission/distribution substations on a routine basis including reading meters, recording equipment temperatures, oil levels, SF6 gas pressures, hydraulic pressures, operation counters, equipment heater operation, repair oil leaks, correct and / or reports abnormal conditions to TGM and / or appropriate supervisor.
- Ensures good housekeeping of assigned substations and company vehicle.
- Recognizes conditions that could adversely affect service or result in equipment damage. Correct and report conditions to TGM and / or the appropriate supervisor.
- Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.
Education, Experience & Skills
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent is required
- Candidate with an AAS in Electricity/Electronics technology or equivalent military experience preferred
- Related work experience preferred.
- Candidates with substation, electrical, and line related experience are preferred.
- Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
- The successful candidate will possess proficient computer skills particularly in programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and MAXIMO.
- A valid Texas driver's license is required.
- Candidate must be available for overtime and call-out work.
- The candidate must be willing to work alone with minimum supervision.
- Patrolman I - Greater than one (1) year of related work experience preferred and completion of B1-B2 RSDs.
- Patrolman II - Greater than two (2) years of related work experience preferred and completion of B1-B4 RSDs.
- Patrolman III - Greater than three (3) years of related work experience preferred and completion of STEP or equivalent progression program.
- Patrolman IV - Greater than five (5) years of related work experience preferred and completion of STEP or equivalent progression program, and skills demonstrations.
Measures of Success
- Ability to work and communicate well with any work group.
- Good work ethic on punctuality and time management.
Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better.
Contact
Oncor Electric Delivery
1616 Woodall Rogers Freeway
Dallas
Texas United States
www.oncor.com
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