JOB TITLE: POWER SYSTEM TECHNICIAN 1ST CLASS
LOCATION: POWER SYSTEMS OPERATIONS - VEAZIE
REPORTS TO: SUPERINTENDENT/POWER SYSTEM TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
POSITION STATUS: NON-EXEMPT, BARGAINING UNIT

Be a part of the team that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine.

Versant Power is building on our 100-year history of delivering efficient, safe and reliable electricity service to customers in northern and eastern Maine. We never lose sight of safety, quality, integrity and innovation.

We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day to deliver something more powerful than power alone.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position services, maintains, and installs switchboard electrical apparatus, substation equipment, supervisory control equipment, Bangor Underground Distribution, URD, revenue metering equipment, and Tele-communication equipment. Also performs the installation, change-out, removal, testing, repairing, and troubleshooting of all types of self contained watt hour metering systems, transformer rated watt hour metering systems, instrument transformers used for metering, and watt hour recording systems such solid state pulse recorders. Performs tasks related to the Company's Revenue Protection Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains thorough knowledge of the Safety procedures and performs the work accordingly.
• Responsible for proper use, operation and maintenance of tools, test equipment and vehicles assigned to the job.
• Perform all duties of the lower rated jobs in the Power System Tech. job progression
• Assist in the training of employees in lower classifications
• Installs, maintains and troubleshoots all meter connected telecommunication systems.
• Maintains working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and local ordinances where applicable with respect to the installation of electric meters and service entrances and related equipment and to locate and inspect service installations for conformity to these regulations.
• Ability to work with and read electrical diagrams
• Assists with the installation, maintenance, and testing of revenue metering systems.
• Discusses metering installations and related equipment with customers, engineers and contractors, as required.
• Works with and coordinates with Division personnel to assure continuity of job completion.
• Install and wire switchboard equipment.
• Install and maintain underground ducts, cables, transformers, switches, etc.
• Erect substations and install equipment.
• Repair and adjust regulators, switches, transformers and other electrical equipment.
• Test and filter transformer, regulator and switch oil.
• Paint transformers, regulators, switch houses, steel structures, etc.
• May act as Power Technician Lead Worker during sickness, vacations, and leave of regular Lead Worker.
• Prepares and maintains, in an accurate and legible manner, the necessary records in connection with the work, including Cascade Data Base work orders
• Perform Switching & Tagging duties throughout all of the Company's transmission & distribution service territory.
• May assist in performing maintenance and troubleshooting on the company's diesel engines and engine control schemes.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of the Company's Standard Requirements for "Electric Service and Meter Installations", Metering Construction Standards, and Field Operating Procedures pertaining to the assignment.
• Provide support services and job oversight for external service providers performing maintenance and capital work throughout the Company's service territory.
• Remains familiar with the Company's industrial, commercial and residential rates, handle customer inquiries relative to electric service high bill complaints, and deal courteously with all customers.
• Performs work associated with the Company's Revenue Protection Program, and adheres to confidentiality requirements.
• Works in accordance with the documented environmental procedures, instructions, and specific responsibilities as defined in individual procedures and instructions. Reports problems or deviations associated with environmental issues and the Environmental Management System (EMS) to the Environmental Department.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other related duties as assigned, including designated duties associated with System Restoration. This includes the workforce flexibility model requirements as agreed upon with the Collective Bargaining representative.

REQUIRED OR PREFERRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Two (2) Year Associate's Degree in Electrical Power from an accredited trade school or equivalent education and experience is required. Non degree candidates will be required to satisfactorily pass a qualification exam to determine hiring eligibility.
• Must be proficient in and complete the necessary detailed progression steps to advance to this position.
• Current valid Maine driver's license is required, and position requires the incumbent to acquire and maintain a valid State of Maine Class A Commercial Driver's license within six (6) months of employment, with Tanker and Hazardous Material endorsements within one year of employment.
• Participation is required in Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing Program as prescribed by the US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Part 382, including pre-employment and random testing.
• Position requires identity verification and seven-year criminal background check with update at least every seven years pursuant to NERC standards.
• Satisfactory completion of IBEW Apprenticeship training program or equivalent required.
• In accordance with the provisions of Article VIII, Section 4 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, acceptance for the position will require the successful applicant to reside within a 25-mile radius of the respective divisional headquarters.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Field position requires driving, standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, carrying, reaching above and below, and lifting or lowering in
  excess of 50 pounds.
• This position requires hearing and the ability to communicate immediately and effectively due to safety requirements when working in substations and the
  potential for significant risk of substantial harm to themselves or others.
• This position requires vision, and the ability to discern colors (red, green, yellow, blue, and white) and depth perception due to safety requirements when
  working in substations and the potential for significant risk of substantial harm to themselves or others.
• Position requires climbing and working at heights of up to 75 feet, and working in confined spaces.
• Position involves exposure to cold, heat, dampness, heights, and skin and lung irritants.
• Position requires work with others.
• Assigned overtime and irregular hours may be required.

WORKING SCHEDULE:

The normal work week is Monday through Friday; the normal work schedule is from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 40 hours per week. Flexible work hours may be required in accordance with the provisions of Article V, Section 5 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Overtime may be required.

RATE OF PAY:

Rate of pay is in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

This job description is subject to change at any time

Versant Power is a tobacco-free, drug-free and fragrance-free workplace.

Versant Power is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted: 1/8/2025