KAMO Power is seeking a detail-oriented Substation Technician I. This is a non-exempt position that is responsible for assisting in processing, maintaining, repairing, and testing substation equipment to ensure safe and proper operation at our El Dorado Springs, Missouri facility. In addition, it plays a key part in assisting with testing and maintenance of all types of transformers, breakers, regulators, circuit switchers, capacitors, switches, power panels, batteries and reclosers.
Key Responsibilities: • Assist on energized electrical equipment (120/240 VAC & 48/125 VDC) • Operate near High-voltage systems (15kV – 345kV) • Assist with electrical testing and mechanical maintenance on substation equipment • Assist in control wiring installation and grounding.
Qualifications: • Associate in Applied Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology is required. Equivalent industry experience in a related field may be considered for substitution of degree requirements. • Basic knowledge of: – Electrical substation equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, regulators, switches, capacitors and battery systems (15kV – 345kV) – Electro-mechanical devices and control systems – AC and DC electrical circuits and their applications – Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
All levels of experience welcome. Job level and pay grade will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
To Apply: Please visit KAMO Power Careers using a computer web browser to submit your application.
Note: Applications through cellular devices are not currently supported.
KAMO Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets/M/F/D/V
KAMO Electric Cooperative, Inc. (KAMO Power), with headquarters in Vinita, Oklahoma is a Generation and Transmission (G&T) cooperative formed in 1941. KAMO is owned by and provides power supply resources for 17 member cooperatives in northeast Oklahoma and southwest Missouri. KAMO is one of six G&T utilities that own Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI). AECI provides the electric capacity and energy needs for KAMO and the other five G&T’s.
KAMO Power exists to serve the needs of its member distribution cooperatives by providing safe, low-cost, reliable power and additional services to its members. KAMO accomplishes this through its high voltage transmission network and communications system, qualified and dedicated personnel, planning, effective system operations, maintenance programs and an economic, reliable power supply.
KAMO's annual sales to member cooperatives exceeds 7.0 million megawatt-hours, which represents approximately over 300,000 member-owners. Revenues from these sales are used to cover KAMO's expenses. KAMO Power and its members are not-for-profit organizations; any revenues over costs are credited back to the member-owners. These credits are t...hen returned as funds are available.
This partnership between KAMO Power, AECI and the five other G&T members of AECI creates a powerful network of high voltage transmission and generation resources over Missouri, Northeast Oklahoma and Southern Iowa for the benefit of our member distribution cooperatives and their member owners.