Substation Technician

About us

MIDSOUTH POWER SERVICES INC. is a small business in Kentucky. We are agile, innovative and customer-centric.

Our work environment includes:

- Growth opportunities

We are seeking a Substation Technician to join our team!

Job Functions:

- Must work around energized high voltage substation and transmission equipment up to and including 500kV.

- Install, maintain, and repair transmission breakers and transformers.

- Use transmission LOTO system procedures, take working clearances and follow orders as instructed by the Utility System Operators using three-part communication skills.

- Perform general substation maintenance and repairs.

- Perform rigging and material handling using various equipment and methods

- Perform new construction and modification of existing substations.

- Install concrete foundations, below and above grade conduit, below and above grade ground grid

- Understand technical and construction drawings and methods

- Pull and terminate control wiring in control houses and substation equipment.

- Install and remove relays, relay panels, batteries, battery chargers, and control and communication cables for different types of substation equipment.

- Provide support for 24-hour operations, perform substation standby duties, perform transmission line post-fault inspections, answer callouts and provide assistance outside regular working hours.

- Travel to remote system facilities and work, with regular overnight stays.

- Continue occupational training which will include special training in order to become certified to operate cranes.

​Qualifications:

- Applicant should have a minimum of 6 experience years in substation construction or maintenance

- Previous experience in substation construction operations

- Familiarity with substation tools and equipment

- Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills

- Ability to handle physical workload

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Licenses & Certifications: Class “A” CDL, Certified Crane Operator or the ability to obtain within 2 years of hire

Physical Tasks & Working Conditions: The incumbent works in energized substations, switch yards and generating plants; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards, the majority of work is performed outside with exposure to risk. Must regularly travel to remote system facilities and work with regular overnight stays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $41.50 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person