Substation Relay and Control Tester 1

Location Madison

Job Category

# of openings 1

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Definitions Used Throughout the Job Description.

Direct Supervision: A Substation Relay and Control Tester - Journeyman observing an employee closely enough at working level to provide immediate feedback in case the employee is about to perform an unsafe act (work practice). The purpose of this close supervision is to ensure proper safety rules, operating procedures, and electrical safety-related work practices are being followed.

General Supervision: A Substation Relay and Control Tester - Journeyman observing an employee from the immediate area providing the necessary instruction and direction for the task being performed.

General Purpose of Work: A Substation Relay and Control Tester 1 under Direct Supervision of a Substation Relay and Control Tester - Journeyman, may enter substations to perform necessary inspections of substation equipment and facilities and also conduct non-live line tool switching activities. They may also work on low-voltage equipment and circuitry that is de-energized.

General Duties.

• Under Direct Supervision, the Substation Relay and Control Tester 1 may perform the following duties.

• Non-live line tool switching activities including Hold Card installation.

• Preventive maintenance inspections of transmission and distribution substations.

• Assemble and wire new remote terminal unit and equipment panels that are non-energized.

• Pull control cabling.

• Hot stick cleaning and testing.

• Change nitrogen tanks.

• Snow plow substation facilities.

• Housekeeping duties and substation facility maintenance.

• Assist the Substation Relay and Control Tester - Journeyman in installing, operating, constructing and maintaining all types of protective and control systems for transformers, circuit breakers, reclosers, capacitor banks, control cables, relays, meters, and miscellaneous substation equipment.

Qualifications.

• Must have graduated from an accredited Electronic Technician program and demonstration of suitable proficiency in that classification is required or have suitable prior experience in the area.

• Must prefer outdoor work.

• Must have a temperament and personality which enables him/her to work as a member of a crew or work team.

• Must be reasonably available for overtime and emergency work assignments.

• Must have and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver's license.

Knowledge and Skills to Be Acquired.

• Learns the locations and names of all transmission and distribution substations.

• Acquires and demonstrates knowledge of the name, purpose, and storage places of substation stock materials and tools used for construction and maintenance.

• Learns and practices all safety rules which apply to this work and any protective equipment used in this type of work.

• Identifies substation equipment (transformer, circuit breaker, etc.).

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of switching procedures, policies and associated equipment.

• Demonstrates the ability to conduct Substation Preventive Maintenance Inspection activities with little oversight or correction.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

About MGE

MGE generates and distributes electricity to 163,000 customers in Dane County, Wisconsin, and purchases and distributes natural gas to 176,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE is a regulated utility subsidiary of the investor-owned public utility holding company MGE Energy, Inc. MGE's roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years.

An industry leader, MGE was among the first utilities nationwide to commit to net-zero carbon electricity by 2050, consistent with global climate science. Your community energy company is investing in a more sustainable future for the benefit of all our customers, investors, and employees. As your community energy company, we are committed to this area and its people. We take responsibility to:

• Plan and provide a safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy supply that balances the needs and values of those we serve.

• Provide information and education to serve our customers and stakeholders and help inform their energy decisions.

• Preserve and protect our environment while providing affordable, reliable energy.

• Encourage and support economic and business development to keep our economy strong and vibrant.

• Engage in open and honest dialogue, partnership, and collaboration to best serve our customers and the broader community.

Our Values

• Safety: Safety is a core value at MGE. The safety of our employees, customers, and communities is our top priority. Our culture initiatives continuously improve our safety performance. MGE has earned numerous safety awards for this safety performance, including the AGA Leading Indicator Safety Award.

• Reliability: We invest in our people and in our systems to help ensure top-ranked energy reliability that helps to maintain the economic health and vitality of the communities we serve. MGE is a national leader in electric reliability.

• Sustainability: With a commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, we take a holistic and proactive approach to sustainable practices company-wide.

• Equity: We are committed to equity and inclusion in our service to our customers, in our workplace, and in our broader community, and we value diverse perspectives, ideas, cultures, and backgrounds.

MGE's parent company is MGE Energy, Inc., a public utility holding company. Its common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market. For more information, visit mge.com and mgeenergy.com.

JOB LOCATION

The position is located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, where MGE is an active participant in community efforts to preserve the area's extraordinary quality of life. We offer free, on-site parking and are located near biking trails and bus stops. Many employees enjoy the use of our many on-site EV charging stations.

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