Key Roles

This position performs technical work in connection with the installation, operation, and maintenance of all types of protective relays, control schemes and associated equipment in transmission facilities, distribution substations, generating plants, and any other associated facility. In addition, this position is responsible for installing, testing, and maintaining SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) equipment, including RTUs (Remote Terminal Units), their networks, and various protocols to ensure accurate telemetry of EKPC’s transmission and generation assets

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Key Responsibilitie

sProtection & Control Technicia

• nInstalls and maintains protection and control schemes and equipment including relays, RTUs, and SCADA communication systems equipment in generating plants, transmission facilities, distribution substations, and Energy Control Center
• sMaintains wiring on all existing and new stations to ensure it is correc
• tMaintains the protection system asset database
• sPrepares reports and keeps records using company provided application
• sBypasses, isolates, and restores all substation equipment to servic
• eEnsures all testing intervals and schedules are met in a timely fashio
• nEnsures the field, office, vehicle, and warehouse equipment is adequate to address any reasonable equipment failur
• eDevelops cost estimates and requests purchase orders for needed equipment such as relays, RTUs, and other device
• sCoordinates work schedules with various EKPC departments, member cooperatives, neighboring utilities, and contractor
• sEnsures that all drawings and documentation are up to date and properly maintaine
• dSets up return authorizations with manufacturer to return defective equipmen
• tPerforms other duties as assigne

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Protection & Control Technician Level

• 1Becomes familiar with all EKPC substatio
• nsPerforms the following safety check
• s:Inspects substations for proper grounding on fences, structures, and equipme
• ntIdentifies minimum approach distanc
• esInspects PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), such as rubber glov
• esInspects, cleans, and tests hot stic
• ksInspects vehicles prior to u
• seLocates and references SDS (Safety Data Sheets) manu
• alUnderstands and uses established LOTO (Lock-Out-Tag-Out) procedur
• esIdentifies safety procedures and hazards associated with job assignmen
• tsIdentifies tools and equipment required for each job assignme
• ntUnder direct supervision, performs switching and grounding of system equipmen
• t:Reads and interprets substation one-line and three-line diagrams to verify switching operatio
• nsIdentifies bus switching configuratio
• nsIdentifies substation equipment including isolation switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and instrument transforme
• rsOperates the following in accordance with dispatch switching orders: Local/supervisory switches, Recloser Cut-Off switches, Circuit Breaker Control Switches, Disconnect and Bypass switch
• esIdentifies transmission and distribution substation problems and notifies dispat
• chAssists dispatch and other personnel during emergency outag
• esOperations and Maintenanc
• e:Identifies substation conditions by the color of panel indicating ligh
• tsChecks panel indicating lights and replaces as necessa
• ryIdentifies relay and device functions by their IEEE device numbe
• rsReads and determines accuracy of panel, revenue, and relay mete
• rsRecords relay targe
• tsObtains relay event records as directed from microprocessor rela
• ysReads and interprets annunciator alar
• msIdentifies various relay types, electromechanical, solid state, microprocessor, lock-out, sudden pressu
• reInspects relays and relay panels to be in good operating conditi
• onInspects low voltage wiring and control cable inside control buildings and substation equipment for deterioration, connections, et
• c.Check for proper DC Voltage Indication from battery chargers and rela
• ysCheck for unintentional battery groun
• dsTests and troubleshoot substation power supplies and fuses, including AC circuits, DC Circuits, AC & DC service panels, and secondary panel fus
• esRecords counter data on reclosers, circuit breakers, and circuit switche
• rsChecks for proper communication indication (i.e. TX/RX lights) on RTUs and rela
• ysChecks power status and LED indicator lamps on RTU circuit peripherals, including CSU/DSU, HVIU, modem, fiber optic converter, and telephone line swit
• chMonitors the operation of SCADA communications (i.e. TX/RX lights and/or NovaTech panel indication) to IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices), dispatch, and EMS (Energy Management System), etc. both locally and remote
• lyAssists system operators and member systems with SCADA related issues as need
• edChecks, and if needed, power-cycle relays, RTUs, meters, modems, and other equipme
• ntUnder direct supervision, assists with commissioning of protection schemes and equipmen
• t:Installs and replaces low voltage wiring and control cable as required inside control buildings and substation equipment, including on relay, RTU, & meter panels, transformers, breakers, CTs (Current Transformers), PTs (Potential Transformers), AC and DC circuits and service pane
• lsOperates local/supervisory and recloser cut-off switches to prove contact arrangement and ensure they function according to desi
• gnPerforms cable insulation (Megger) and continuity tests on new equipme
• ntPerforms ratio, polarity, and insulation tests on current transforme
• rsPerforms ratio and insulation tests on new potential transforme
• rsPerforms continuity and current wire checks to ensure AC and DC circuits are connected according to desi
• gnSets and programs relays and RT
• UsTests relays using a Doble test set and close out test results using R
• TSPerforms DC functionals of relay and SCADA circui
• tsPerforms CT/PT verifications and load checks on energized equipme
• ntPerforms other duties as assign

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Key Require

mentsEducation and Certifications / Lice

• nses:Associates or technical degree in electrical or a related area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substi
• tute.Must complete communications protocol courses within one (1)

year.Experi

• ence:A minimum of four (4) years in related area such as electrical utility related work with regard to construction, maintenance, metering, supervisory, and data acquisition systems prefe

rred.Skills and Abili

• ties:Completes EKPC’s Substation/Line Switching Training Pro
• gram.Working knowledge of RTUs, relays, and digital circu
• itry.Working knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, fiber, cellular, and radio communicat
• ions.Experience with test meters, such as volt-meters, ammeters, phase angle meters, and communications protocol test equip
• ment.Familiar with EKPC policies and proced
• ures.Skilled in proper utilization of all associated t
• ools.Keeps accurate records of expense, work reports, and travel as requ
• ired.Ability to read and construct wiring diagrams and schema
• tics.Ability to communicate both orally and wri
• tten.Must be a self-starter and capable of working with minimal supervision while exercising good judgement regarding test procedure, equipment repair, and individual sa

fety.
Compet

• enciesSafety Awa
• renessContributing to Team S
• uccessDecision
• MakingTechnical/Professional Knowledge and
• SkillsBuilding Customer L

oyalty
Working Con

• ditionsRegularly works outside normal work schedule and must travel throughout EKPC system with some overnigh
• t stay.Subject to 24-hour call-out and must carry a company provided cell phone after hours, weekends, and ho
• lidays.Must maintain a valid driver’s l
• icense.Often works alone and in all weather cond
• itions.Works in close proximity to high voltage cond
• uctors.Occasional lifting over 100
• pounds.Must wear personal protective equ

ipment.