HVDC Technician/Electrician - North Dakota Opening (Contemplative vacancy)

Coal Creek Transmission, Underwood, North Dakota

Schedules shall be any combination of eight, ten- or twelve-hour shifts.

Posting application deadline is September 29, 2024

Powering What's Possible: The Power that makes Great River Energy (GRE) an industry leader is our employees.

Great River Energy has an opening for a HVDC Technician/Electrician to provide for the operation, installation, testing, checkout and maintenance of equipment at the Coal Creek Converter Station so maximum reliability can be achieved. Responsible for working safely as well as all members of the crew while following GRE safety rules, procedures, and guidelines. Keeps supervisor and foreperson informed of overall conditions and status of work activities.

Job responsibilities:

• Performs and/or assists in the maintenance of the equipment at the Coal Creek Converter Station such as instrumentation, control, protections, monitoring, networking, thyristor valves, water treatment, heating and cooling, AC and DC power systems, fire protection, security system, building equipment, structure and associated equipment. 
• Perform and/or assists in the installation, testing, checkout of new Coal Creek Converter Station equipment such as instrumentation, control, protections, monitoring, networking, thyristor valves, water treatment, heating and cooling, AC and DC power systems, fire protection, building equipment, structure and associated equipment.  
• Develops and updates maintenance procedures along with maintaining equipment records in area of responsibility. 
• Performs all other related duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor or foreperson. 

Qualifications:

• A two-year technical degree/diploma in electrical/computer/electronics related courses is required.
• A minimum of three years of instrumentation or relaying related experience in the electric utility industry is preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of AC and DC circuits including Ohm’s law.
• Knowledge of power, current and voltage transformers.
• Knowledge of high voltage electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of safety rules, procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of AC power measurement, familiarity with inductance, capacitance, and power factor.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of data networks.
• Knowledge of HVDC rectifier and inverter operation.
• Knowledge of communication networks. 
• Skilled at effective communication that includes good interpersonal skills as well as written and verbal communication.
• Skill and ability to use personal computers and related software including test equipment software, asset management software, Windows-based programs, and email.
• Skill and ability to maintain various types of mechanical equipment.
• Skill and ability to read circuit diagrams, prints and drawings.
• Ability to distinguish colors on wires, control panels, and equipment.
• Ability to learn to perform “switching personnel” duties when required.
• Ability to coordinate work or tasks and delegate if needed to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to be self-motivated and be able to work alone without direct supervision.
• Ability and responsibility to ensure security procedures are followed including immediate notification of potential incidents.
• Ability to work safely alone and with others while following GRE safety rules, certifications and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and perform the essential functions of the job.

Apply:

Qualified professionals will find we have a lot to offer: competitive compensation, continued education, an on-site workout facility, generous retirement plan, along with many more benefits.

Qualified candidates, please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com under the Careers tab by September 29, 2024. GRE values diversity, equity, and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.

About Great River Energy

Powering what’s possible Great River Energy is a not-for-profit electricity provider owned by our 28 distribution cooperatives in Minnesota and Wisconsin for which we generate and transmit electricity. We provide wholesale electric service to our member owners who distribute electricity to approximately 660,000 member consumers - or about 1.7 million people. A diverse mix of generation resources - Our power plants generate more than 2,800 megawatts of electricity and several solar arrays capable of producing 650 kilowatts. In addition, we purchase wind and hydroelectric energy.Your electricity is delivered through power lines to you. Every time you plug in your toaster, television or other electrical device, a system of power lines goes to work to bring you the power you need. Our job at Great River Energy is to keep the lights on by providing a safe & reliable supply of electricity.

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