What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meter, Power & Protection Technician I (MPP Technician I) position at City of Richland?
$61.71 per hour
Under the direction of the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor or designee, a MPP Technician I with the City of Richland's Electrical Systems division, operates and maintains electrical revenue metering and substation equipment; performs maintenance, repair, tests, and calibrations on all types of electrical energy metering; performs underground fault locating, construction, fabrication, and welding as needed. Subject to 24-hour call-out for emergency situations.
The typical schedule for this position is Tuesday through Friday 6:00am - 4:30pm.
CORE VALUES
All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity, and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or GED, and successful completion of one (1) of the following apprenticeships: Journeyman Meter Technician, Journeyman Relay Technician or Journeyman Substation Electrician.
- Three (3) years of direct Journeyman level experience.
- Proficiency in a Windows based computing environment, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Valid driver's license.
- Four (4) years of direct Journeyman level experience.
- Three (3) years of direct experience installing, programming, testing, and troubleshooting protective relays, revenue meters, or substation maintenance equipment.
- Intermediate knowledge of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) relays.
- Experience, education, and training in more than just one of the following journeyman classifications: Meter Technician, Relay Technician or Substation Electrician.
- Prior experience and/or training performing underground fault location.
- Prior experience programming Program Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- Prior fabrication and welding experience.
- Applied knowledge of laws and regulations that govern the electrical industry in the State of Washington.
- Working knowledge specifically in the following Microsoft programs: Excel, SharePoint, and Word.
Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable) and an interview process. Final selection will be based on a comprehensive background/reference check, and a pre-employment physical commensurate to the position.
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