Substation Technician

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 Levels

The following levels are open for consideration: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 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.

Key Roles

ALL LEVELS

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2 and LEVEL 3

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

Key Roles

Perform technical services and maintenance procedures to ensure the proper and efficient operation of substation equipment and equipment control units.

Key Requirements

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

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

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

Competencies

Working Conditions