Substation Technician Job Description Template

Job title

Substation Technician

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable substation technician to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will test and maintain transformers and breakers, calibrate and test protective relays and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Test and maintain transformers and breakers
• Calibrate and test protective relays
• Troubleshoot control and communication systems
• Commission new equipment
• Perform switching and grounding
• Read schematics and drawings
• Document tests and repairs
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Postsecondary nondegree award or equivalent training
• Working knowledge of electrical theory and relay testing
• Attention to detail and problem solving
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• NETA Level III or IV technician
• Utility apprenticeship
• NFPA 70E training
• Experience with relay test sets

Skills

• Breaker and transformer maintenance
• Schematic reading
• SCADA and communications
• Switching and grounding
• Safety focus
• Teamwork

Work environment and schedule

Technicians work outdoors in substations and indoors in control houses, around high voltage, in all weather. Most work full-time days with on-call duty and storm work.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.