Meterman / Substation Technician

West Oregon Electric Cooperative is seeking a Journey-Level Meter / Substation Technician (Certified Meterman).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

A Meterman/ Substation Technician must be a certified Meterman familiar with substation maintenance. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• install, read, maintain, repair, test, and calibrate all substation and generating station meters.
• work with billing, engineering, and operations on the systems to ensure proper operations and reads and maintain a working database.
• perform power quality recording and report findings to engineers and operations and meet with Members to answer questions related to power quality.
• identify, supervise, and perform necessary maintenance testing, operations, and installation of substation equipment including transformers, switches, reclosers, circuit breakers, and regulators.

Requirements:

• A high school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•  Completion of a Meter Apprenticeship, or its equivalent, and have the ability to use tools and equipment of the trade.
• Good Driving Record.
• Physical exam required.

Preference

• 5+ years experience as a Journeyman Meter Technician
• CDL

Benefits to you:

• WOEC encourages and pays for continuing education and certifications.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Highly skilled co-workers, passionate and take pride in their jobs.
• Independent working environment.
• Competitive pay and benefit package, including a defined contribution retirement plan.
• Clothing allowance.

Additional information:

Starting Hourly Rate: $59.02

Location: Vernonia, OR

Department: Operations

Reports to: Engineering & Operations Manager

Union Status: Union – Local IBEW 125

How to Apply:

Download and complete our Employment Application and return it by e-mail to memberservice@westoregon.org.