What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Test Tech position at Oncor?
Salary Range: $77,901 - $107,350
Relocation: Yes
**This position is approved for a West Texas Adder**
About Us
Oncor Electric Delivery is the sixth largest electric transmission and distribution utility in the country, serving ten million customers in 400 cities across Texas. Oncor is leading the way in providing superior reliability while deploying one of the most advanced utility technology platforms in the nation. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to responsible environmental stewardship, while working passionately to empower our customers’ modern lives through the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electricity.
Summary
Under minimum supervision, performs various diagnostic tests on system equipment, analyzes test data, documents results, and recommends future action to ensure continued safe and reliable service of equipment.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Directly or through others, the incumbent under minimum supervision will:
- Performs tests on insulating medium of substation equipment to determine its integrity. These tests include power factor, dielectric breakdown, moisture content, total combustible gas, and dissolved gasses.
- Performs station battery and battery charger diagnostic tests, trouble-shooting, and facilitates repairs/replacements to ensure the reliability of D.C. power to the substation equipment.
- Records and analyzes test results (trend analysis) to determine equipment status as to its suitability to return to service, or specifies needed repairs.
- Develops wiring diagrams reflecting test circuits from equipment schematics to be used for subsequent installation and testing activities.
- Performs checkout, calibration, troubleshooting, and repairs of test equipment as needed.
- Performs switching operations and initiates actions to restore service at transmission and distribution substations to ensure testing is done safely and without interruption of electrical service to customers.
- Participates in evaluating and determining the acceptability of new test equipment and computer systems / programs to ensure the devices will meet or exceed company standards and test requirements.
- Prepares and processes documentation as required, to ensure test results are clearly understood and appropriate actions taken.
- Performs all work consistent with established safety procedures.
- Directs and coordinates the work of others assisting in diagnostic testing.
- Responsible for preparation of the power equipment to be tested (ground, disconnect, reconnect, unground) and making necessary minor repairs, if needed.
- Performs training when called upon regarding diagnostic testing, both classroom and field.
- Maintains records including computer databases for test results to ensure historical information are readily accessible for trend analysis in determining equipment condition.
- Analyzes test data to determine the need and schedule for additional testing of suspect equipment.
- Utilizes computer-based maintenance scheduler to ensure electrical equipment is tested in accordance with appropriate maintenance intervals and test results are properly retained for future reference.
- Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.
Education, Experience, & Skills
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
- Associate’s degree in an electrical technology field, or 12 months of Transmission field or prior related industry experience working with and testing high voltage electrical equipment is preferred
- Demonstration of a basic understanding and working knowledge of electrical circuit theory and computer skills preferred.
- Candidates must be willing and able to complete all DRO training requirements.
- Willing and able to respond to routine and emergency call outs.
- Willing to travel to attend training and assist in other areas of the company
- Candidates should have demonstrated leadership abilities.
Measures of Success
- Ability to successfully complete applicable DRO’s for the DTT position.
- Demonstrates ability to effectively perform work with minimum supervision.
- Timely and effectively completing workload.
- Effective problem solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills.
Travel:
- Up to 25%
Benefits
At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:
- Annual incentive program.
- Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
- Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources.
- 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
- 401k match for student debt program
- Cash balance pension plan.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Mental health resources.
- Employee resource groups.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
- Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.
Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Salary : $77,901 - $107,350
