Sr Engineering Tech - Corrosion Control Group

This is a field-based role

Corrosion Control Group performs work on transmission & distribution equipment inside & outside substations.

Works independently on complex issues and large projects. Performs overall field-testing activities including installation/commissioning tests, technical investigations, field-engineering analysis on malfunctioned electrical and electronic equipment to evaluate system maintenance and repair. Reviews and evaluates Engineering construction and modification documents. Testing Group work is on transmission & distribution substation equipment. Distribution Automation work is on distribution equipment, generally outside substations. Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on buried distribution and transmission lines, microwave towers, CTA & Metra reverse current switches, ISPs, etc., using the guidelines listed in the Com Ed and Corrosion mitigation standards. 35%
• Conduct basic hands-on acceptance and in-service testing of corrosion control equipment installed to protect buried transmission & HVD lines, as well as 4kV, 12kV & 34kV cables, CTA & Metra reverse current drainage systems, microwave towers. Testing is performed per the guidelines included in the Com Ed and Corrosion mitigation standards. 35%
• Assist with the restoration of malfunctioning transmission and distribution equipment, by performing the necessary hands-on testing & repairs as outlined in the Com Ed and Corrosion mitigation standards. 20%
• Complete required paperwork (reports, test data entry, map corrections, rectifier settings, etc.) as necessary to document work performed. & confer with T&S lines engineering. 5%
• Receive, participate, and provide some on-the-job and formal classroom training including industry events. 5%

Conduct CMs, PMs, and project installation testing activities on power equipment

• A bachelor's degree in a technical field and 3 or more years of technical experience, an associate's degree and 5 or more years of technical experience, or 7 or more years of technical experience or relevant education, if non-degreed or a non-technical degree.
• Successful completion of the TECH Test. (A bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university exempts the TECH Test requirement.)
• Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline for maintenance, testing, installation or service
• Testing Group positions require demonstrated ability to direct crews during maintenance or commissioning of equipment or systems
• Distribution Testing positions require demonstrated ability using OJE process to independently investigate and test / troubleshoot & commission distribution automation system equipment
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• Requires frequent travel to various company substations or other locations within the service territory
• Must be available to work shifts and respond to emergency situations (7 days per week / 24 hours per day)
• Knowledge of complex field test equipment.
• Relevant education/experience is knowledge and/or skills that may be acquired through job experiences or education programs similar to a formal technical degree program. Relevant experience includes experience in a military role (transmission, distribution, gas, power systems, etc.), project management, journey-level electrician or gas technician, field operations, or other utility related experience, as deemed relevant to the role. Relevant educational experience includes company sponsored training programs (ex.
  
  Power Up Academy) or other educational programs, as deemed relevant to the role. The equivalent relevant education / experience requirement is in addition to the position's minimum experience requirements.

• Technical experience related to electrical power equipment.
• Mechanical, Electrical, or Construction background preferred
• Electrical / Electronic skills /…