Posted 2mo ago

Electronic Control Relay Tester Repairman Apprentice

@ Madison Gas and Electric
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Installing equipment, Testing devices, Troubleshooting relays
Requirements Summary:Two years of formal electronic training plus a high school diploma or equivalent; ability to read diagrams; valid Wisconsin driver's license; ability to work in substations and overtime as needed.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Voltmeter, Ammeter, Oscilloscope, Digital voltmeter, Ohmmeter (VOM), Phantom load box, Potentiometer, Galvanometer, Transistor tester, Diode tester
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Job Description

General Purpose of Work

Performs, under general supervision, installation, operation, and maintenance of substation and system electronic, control and relay devices, equipment and appurtenances.

General Duties

  • Installs, wires, connects, tests, adjusts, operates, troubleshoots, and repairs electromechanical, semi–solid state, and solid-state metering, control, supervisory control, automatic control, remote control and relay devices.
  • Works with carrier equipment and radio or microwave equipment.
  • Recognizes and reports details of improper wiring in transmission and distribution substations and Company control centers.
  • Performs housekeeping duties at transmission and distribution substations.
  • Performs driver maintenance on and operates Company vehicles.
  • Operates and maintains manually and electrically operated hand tools.
  • Develops complete familiarity with electro-magnetic voltmeters and ammeters, electronic volt-ohmmeters, digital voltmeters, phantom load boxes, potentiometers, galvanometers, oscilloscopes, transistor and diode testers.
  • Assists in miscellaneous repair work when assigned.
  • Performs other incidental and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Two years' formal training with an accredited electronic training school plus a high school diploma, or evidence acceptable to the Company of on‑the‑job training, in‑service training, or demonstrated capability to perform the work of this classification.
  • Aptitude and learning ability to read and understand electronic, control, and relay diagrams and circuitry.
  • Neat in appearance.
  • Holds and maintains a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
  • Stamina to work in substations alone and under adverse weather conditions.
  • Reasonably available for overtime and emergency work assignments.
  • Maintains place of residence within the Company’s service area.

Knowledge and Skills to be Acquired

  • Learns, readily adapts to, and uses new equipment, tools, apparatus, and techniques.
  • Acquires a good knowledge of the Company’s electric system and service area and demonstrates the ability to relate the components of the electric system to one another.
  • Adheres to and practices all safety rules applicable to the work.

 

Pre-employment will require satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

We are an AA/EOE employer and consider all qualified candidates without regard to protected status.