• Performs the installation, maintenance, and testing programs for AECC's or Member Cooperatives' substations, transmission lines, and delivery points.
• Ensures compliance with AECC's Prescribed System Maintenance and Testing Program and NERC compliance and recordkeeping associated with AECC maintenance and tracking forms and documents.
• Participates in the dispatch of inventory of parts and supplies used in substation maintenance and transmission line construction, inspection, and maintenance procedures.
• Reads substation data. Collects and logs data. Visually inspects equipment at each meter location and reports problems.
• Maintains and uses test equipment and tools used for construction, operations, and maintenance of substation equipment including breakers, transformers, regulators, switches and transmission lines.
• Performs tests on AECC's or member cooperatives' systems using AECC's test equipment and procedures.
• Assembles, installs, tests, calibrates and maintains meters, relays, communication, control, stored energy, lighting, climate control, transformers, switches, breakers, regulators, communications equipment, transmission lines and associated systems.
• Performs the inspection, use and maintenance of AECC's mobile substations.
• Instructs and trains technician apprentice on technical, operational and safety standards.
• Participates in safety meetings on a monthly basis, including technical topics. Implements safety in the work area.
• Participates in coordinating the installation of parts and supplies used for construction and maintenance.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision on assigned projects, including logging and maintaining documents suitable for NERC compliance.
• Advises other AECC personnel, AECI personnel, and Member Cooperatives' personnel, upon request, with tasks relating to this area of responsibility and assists them in the performance of their duties in times of need.
• Successful completion of prescribed NLC course lessons in Power Delivery Department training program or other prescribed training program as required.
• Participates in Safety Advantage Program.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with Specialized training, plus 2 years related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• EEI Position Testing will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• Valid CDL Class B driver's license required. Ability to obtain Class A drivers license within 12 months and safe driving record.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Ability to pass a Substation and Transmission Technician I qualification tests within 1 year

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Associate Degree in Electronics, Civil/Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Management or equivalent. Formal training and/or Certification in Circuit Breaker, Power Transformer, and/or Transmission Line Maintenance and Testing. Industrial Certification in Hydraulics Management, oil-filled equipment or other large industrial machinery would be preferred. Mobile Crane Operator Certification. Training and Certification in Doble, Megger, Dilo, and similar test equipment. Journeyman Electrician, Industrial Electrician, or Master Electrician License. Valid Class A CDL Drivers License.

Benefits

Retirement Plans
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
9 Paid holidays
Educational assistance
Paid time off accrual
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days, but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.