Power
transmission maintenance technician
BASIC PURPOSE:
Positions
in this family are responsible for the construction, installation, maintenance,
and repair of facilities, devices, and equipment used in the transmission of
high voltage transmission electricity
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:
The
functions in this job family will vary by level and craft, but may include the
following:
·
Changes out or repairs
old or damaged poles, cross arms, insulators or lightening arrestors; strings
new or replacement conductors; installs jumpers and ground wires.
·
Operates heavy trucks
or other equipment used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of
high-voltage transmissions lines.
·
Maintains required
live-to-ground clearance on high-voltage electrical transmission line right-of-ways.
·
Installs, maintains and
inspects transformers, oil circuit breakers, batteries, insulators, voltage
regulators and other equipment found in an electrical substation; uses hot
stick on high voltage.
·
Installs, tests, and,
programs electrical metering equipment; tests metering equipment for
malfunctions and accuracy through use of computer; configures metering networks
and links equipment utilizing productivity software, networking, and other
programs.
· Tests, sets
and repairs protective relays and related switch gear and control equipment,
shares angling circuits, balances potential devices, calculates relay setting
and makes fuse coordinator studies.
· Applies
herbicides to vegetation in compliance with state and federal regulations;
maintains records concerning types, quantities, locations and dates that
chemicals are used to control the growth of vegetation.
· Operates
hydro-ax, 4-wheel drive tractors with brush hog, chain saws and other tools and
equipment to cut and trim trees, brush and other vegetation along
right-of-ways; mows dikes and dams; works in locations with difficult
accessibility such as fence rows, creek banks or densely populated or wooded
areas.
· Constructs or
modifies buildings, piers, footings, transformer pads, and containment pits around
energized high-voltage transmission lines and devices following NERC and FERC
requirements.
· Performs basic
routine task of the assigned craft; completes required course work as an
apprentice.
· Provides
direct oversight and on-the-job training to apprentices.
· Coordinates
with other crafts on logistics of assigned projects.
· Evaluates
performance or provides input in evaluating employees.
· Plans and
assigns jobs to crews; may serve as a field engineer to solve problems on site.
· Insures
availability of parts and supplies, by assessing jobs and determining parts
that are needed for the job.
LEVEL DESCRIPTORS:
The
Power Transmission Maintenance Technician job family consists of four levels of
work which are distinguished by the complexity of the assigned duties, level of
responsibility and the expertise required for the completion of assigned
projects.
This
is the apprentice level where incumbents perform progressively more responsible
work of the crafts assigned, beginning with the most basic or routine tasks and
work under immediate supervision. They
must complete a prescribed course of study and/or a specified length of
on-the-job training.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the basic
principles of the assigned craft; of transmission lines, structures and
rigging; and of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in maintaining
power station equipment; of the operations of equipment utilized in the
application of pesticides and in the transmission of high-voltage electricity;
and of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the craft. Ability is required to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with others; to use mechanical tools
and equipment; and to read blueprints, sketches, and written instructions.
Education and
Experience requirements
at this level consist of two years of experience in the craft to which
assigned; or completion of two years of a four year apprenticeship program in
the craft to which assigned; or completion of a two year course of study in the
craft to which assigned at a recognized trade, technical or vocational school;
or two years of experience using power tools and equipment in the clearance of
brush; or two years of experience using power tools and equipment in the
building construction trade; or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Level II Code: Q21B Salary
Band: M
This
is the journeyman level where incumbents perform at the full performance level
in the assigned craft. Incumbents at
this level will have oversight and training responsibilities for apprentices.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities required at this level include those identified in level I
plus knowledge of pollyphase metering practices and equipment; the ability to
understand mechanical problems and repair procedures and to interpret
blueprints, sketches and written instructions.
Education and
Experience requirements at this level consist of those identified in
Level I plus two additional years of experience in skilled maintenance work
with an electrical utility company in the craft to which assigned; or using
power tools and equipment in the clearance of high voltage transmission line
right-of-ways; or using power tools and equipment in the building construction
trade; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
This
is the specialist level where employees either serve as a lead worker or
perform the most complex tasks for the assigned craft; they will provide
technical training for other employees in the assigned craft, or serves in a
specialized role conducting state inspections.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities required at this level include those identified in Level II
plus ability is required to train subordinate employees.
Education and
Experience requirements at this level consist of those identified in
Level II plus one additional year of qualifying experience in the craft to
which assigned.
This
is the leadership level where incumbents serve as a first line supervisor. Employees at this level will supervise and
evaluate employees assigned to a crew; they will schedule major projects;
coordinate with other crews, divisions, or crafts; and ensure that crews
receive appropriate safety and technical training.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities required at this level include those identified in Level
III plus knowledge of the principles of effective supervision. Ability is required to understand trouble
shooting and repair procedures; and to supervise the work of subordinates.
Education and
Experience requirements at this level consist of those identified in
Level III plus one additional year of qualifying experience in the craft to
which assigned.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience
must be in the craft designated by the hiring agency. Some positions may require the possession of a valid Oklahoma
commercial driver’s license; or possession of a Certified Line Clearance Tree
Trimmer Certificate and a Pesticide Applicator Certificate/License.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Applicants
must be willing to perform all job-related travel normally associated with the
position.