Journeyman Meter/Relay Technician (Local 125) - Portland, Oregon - #105332 at PacifiCorp

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Job Description

A Journeyman Meter & Relay Technician is a journeyman with a working knowledge of substation protection, control, and metering equipment. They install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair substation equipment which includes, but is not limited to electromechanical, solid state and microprocessor protective relays, indicating and KWH/KW meters, recording instruments including sequential event recorders and digital fault recorders, controls to all substation apparatus including breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitors, reactors and all associated equipment, and remote control equipment including various forms of SCADA. They perform testing on substation apparatus such as power factor testing, transformer turns ratio testing, megger testing and other analytical tests as assigned. They operate substation equipment, including switching and grounding. They are expected to follow safety rules and company standards. They may work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas, may work with bucket and boom trucks. They may work independently or with others, occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions, and be responsible for tools, test equipment, and vehicles.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Has successfully completed an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent program.
• 4+ years experience in the meter & relay trade.
• Must pass a pre-qualifying skills test.
• Good driving record.
• Commercial Motor Vehicle Medical Card (CMV) .
• Physical exam required.

Preferences

• 5+ years experience as a Journeyman Meter & Relay Technician.

Additional Information

Req Id: 105332
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: Portland, Oregon
Department: Pacific Power
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 125
Hiring Range: $66.57 per hour

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.