Tester 1

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Deadline to apply : May 2, 2025

Pay Grade

11

Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level

Position Summary

Tester 1 position maintain the integrity and reliability of the CPS Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution System by maintaining and testing a variety of High & Low Voltage equipment. Tester 1 position works with and coordinates with many different departments to ensure all components of CPS Energy’s power system remain safe and reliable. Tester 1 position is responsible for commissioning & maintaining EHV-HV-MV for services in accordance with IEEE, ANSI, and CPS Energy Specifications. The equipment that is maintained and tested will vary from HV (High Voltage) and EHV (Extra High Voltage) Generation Step-up Transformers, EHV Auto Transformers, HV Power Transformers and various MV (Medium Voltage) Distribution Class Transformers, EHV-HV-MV SF6 Breakers, HV-MV Vacuum Breakers, MV Air-Magnetitic Breakers, EHV-HV-MV Potential & Current Transformers, HV-MV Underground Distribution Cable and Bus work, all equipment ranging in voltages from 13.8 kV-345 kV. Tester 1 position also assume responsibility for various electronic equipment used for monitoring Substation DC power supply, equipment protection devices, Dissolved Gas Analysis monitoring and various field grad test equipment. This position is NERC sensitive and will have NERC mandated responsibilities under PRC-005. Tester 1 position are required to work a call-duty rotation to respond to abnormal equipment conditions and outage situations for 24-7 operational reliability.

Tasks And Responsibilities

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Minimum on year of HS algebra or equiv (Intermediate College Algebra and/or College Algebra) with a passing grade. [Introductory college algebra courses will not meet this req. Must provide official HS & college transcripts to verify all credit received]

Must have strong technical and critical thinking skills.

Ability to maintain a NERC/CIP background.

Ability to read, write and understand technical instructions.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to distinguish colors to identify electronic components and wiring.

Ability to perform technical mathematical functions.

Ability to physically carry/move/lift test equipment (up to 55 pounds) in a field environment.

Ability to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms.

Ability to work with insulating mineral oil, silicone insulating fluid, SF6 (Sulfur Hexafluoride) insulating gas and nitrogen gas.

Ability to work with energized circuitry and within proximity of energized high voltage substations, switch yards and power plants.

Must have a high level of information retention and attention to detail.

Ability to work with a minimum direct supervision, initiate work activities and research technical data.

Perform and understand basic personal computer (PC) skills, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Possess a valid Texas driver’s license with a history of a safe driving record in accordance with CPS Energy policies, procedures, safety standards and applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Competencies

Delivering High Quality Work

Managing Time

Accepting Responsibility

Displaying Technical Expertise

Driving Projects to Completion

Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Large majority of the work is conducted in the filed in both substations and power plants, in hot and cold weather, noisy and dusty environments, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards.

Operating computer, having manual dexterity, able to communicate with co-workers and other departments, and repetitive motion. Ability to travel to and from substations, power plants, meeting, training sessions or other business-related events.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Requires manual dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing stairs, ladders and structures, crouching, twisting and crawling. Must be able to exert or lift up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to safely climb steel structures and ladders. Must be able to work at high elevations to extended periods.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.