EKPC Company Information

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1 million Kentuckians across 87 counties. We're leaders in environmental stewardship and we're committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky.

As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built.

EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6.5% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4.5%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance.

For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc

EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Considering Different Level

sThe following levels are open for consideration: 1, 2 and 3

.All skill levels are being considered and the person chosen for the position will be placed in the level in which they are experienced. Please see below for description of all levels

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Key Rol

esPerform technical services and maintenance procedures to ensure the proper and efficient operation of substation equipment and equipment control unit

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Key Responsibilit

ies
All le

• velsPerforms electrical and mechanical tests on all substation equipm
• ent.Bypasses, isolates and restores to service all substation equipm
• ent.Tests, calibrates and repairs many types of substation equipm
• ent.Troubleshoots and repairs wiring on all existing and new breaker stations and tests to ensure wiring is corr
• ect.Performs maintenance procedures on all substation equipm
• ent.Installs, tests, calibrates and troubleshoots, OCR controls, distribution SCADA, fiber-optic systems, and OCB contr
• ols.Programs relays for installat
• ion.Interprets breaker failure sche
• mes.Performs data entry from maintenance inspect
• ion.Performs other duties as assig

ned.
Substation Technician Le

• vel 1Visually inspects insulators and lightning arrestors for da
• mage.Visually inspects conductors and control wi
• ring.Checks grounding on fences, structures and equip
• ment.Installs con
• duit.Checks battery physical condi
• tion.Visually inspects capacitors and capacitor bank cont
• rols.Visually inspects voltage regula
• tors.Reads drag h
• ands.Records counter data on reclosers, breakers, and circuit switc
• hers.Visually inspects reclosers, breakers, and circuit switc
• hers.Visually inspects transformers for oil level, pressure, and tempera
• ture.Checks cooling fans on transmission station transformers for proper opera
• tion.Visually inspects meter transfo
• rmer.Checks indicator lamps and replaces as neces
• sary.Tests fuses for contin
• uity.Changes out or repairs nitrogen cylin
• ders.Reads system 1 ¿ line diag
• rams.Inspects vehicles prior to
• use.Inspects personal safety equipment on t
• ruck.Inspects, drives, sets up, and operates bucket t
• ruck.Inspects, drives, sets up, and operates crane t
• ruck.Obtains CDL pe
• rmit.Inspects and cleans rubber gloves, sleeves, hoses, and blan
• kets.Inspects, cleans, and tests hot st
• icks.Locates and references SDS ma
• nual.Inspects and utilizes fire extinguishers and first aid
• kits.Reads and interprets Safe Work Manual to follow EKPC proced
• ures.Applies appropriate safety standards when using tools and equip
• ment.Identifies safety hazards and responds according to emergency proced
• ures.Assists with performing switching and issues Hold Card per EKPC LOTO proce
• dure.Determines whether substation is safe for e
• ntry.Visually checks distribution and transmission substation compon
• ents.Checks substation lot to ensure that safety is maintained including presence of signage and absence of ero
• sion.Completes routine monthly substation inspection and documentation
• form.Installs or replaces air conditioning fil
• ters.Installs or replaces window fil
• ters.Checks and maintains inventory of fuses and l
• amps.Performs other duties as assi

gned.
Level 2 and L

evel 3Please visit our website at www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc for a full job descr

iption
Key Requi

rementsEducation: High School diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree in a related area or formal electronics technical training pre

ferred.Experience: Three (3) years experience with electronic components and electrical related applic

ations.Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of switching procedures for energized substations pre

ferred.
Comp

• etenciesTechnical/Professional Knowledge &amp
• ; SkillsSafety A
• warenessDecisio
• n MakingContributing to Team
• SuccessInitiatin
• g ActionBuilding Customer

Loyalty
Working C

• onditionsMust maintain a valid driver's license. Must obtain Class B CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Certi
• fication.On-call position; required to carry a company provided cell phone and respond to trouble call on weekends, holidays, and aft
• er hours.Overnight travel and non-scheduled overtime a normal part of
• the job.Works in and around energized fa
• cilities.Regular lifting up to 100 lbs. and occasional lifting over
• 100 lbs.Regular climbing and working at heights on ladders and stairs and occasional climbing and working at heights on st
• ructures.Living within thirty (30) minutes driving time of assigned service center is preferred. Certain locations may be considered over others depending on hiri
• ng needs.Must wear personal protective equipment as app