Protection & Control Technician

Protection & Control Technician

This full-time position reports to a Technical Services Manager and is located at the Operations Center, 8600 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662. The work schedule is from 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday.

WHAT YOU WOULD DO:

Construct, test, and maintain power system protection, control, SCADA, and electronic communications equipment. An employee who is qualified as a Journeyman Lineman or IBEW Local 125 recognized Journeyman certification in the electrical trade may do high voltage switching and substation operation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Journeyman with a thorough knowledge of power system protective relays, substation protection, SCADA control devices, and power system control equipment. Must be knowledgeable in the proper operation of relay test equipment including: Doble, Omicron, Megger, or similar three phase software driven test sources.

A protection and control technician may work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas, may work with bucket and boom trucks. May work independently or with others and occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions.

Must be able to satisfactorily communicate with fellow employees and with the general public. Must be able to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

BENEFITS:

Employees and dependents are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and disability insurance. Employees are enrolled in Washington State PERS and may enroll in deferred compensation plans. Employees will also receive eight hours of vacation leave and sick leave every month and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

SALARY:

Clark Public Utilities’ salary ranges are market based and established annually. With full competency in the role and satisfactory performance the target is midpoint within the established range.

Protection & Control Technician: $76.49/Hour

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your resume with a cover letter via email to jobs@clarkpud.com. Resumes may also be sent to Clark Public Utilities, Human Resources Department, P.O. BOX 8900, Vancouver, WA 98668.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Clark Public Utilities, we are committed to being a place

where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay

and do their best work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76.49 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person