TECH, SYSTEM 5 (2 openings) at Texas-New Mexico Power Company – Pecos, Texas

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Sr System Tech

$54.54 Per Hour

SUMMARY:
Inspects, tests, and maintains electrical equipment and performs other substation maintenance duties related to keeping buildings and grounds in good condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for supervision of employees while performing required tasks.
Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operation, utilizing equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters and related electrical testing equipment.
Assists in installation and maintenance of substation, transmission, distribution, and metering equipment.
Performs maintenance on substation equipment such as oil testing and replacement.
Trains personnel, plans jobs, facilitates record keeping, and ensures safety.
Available to perform on call work as necessary.
May serve as dispatcher and/or switchman.
Performs surveying and staking for new construction.
Properly reports and maps substation related changes to equipment and lines.
Paints, repairs, and maintains substation facilities.
Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:
Extensive knowledge of safe and proper testing techniques.
Proven knowledge of electrical theory, transformer theory, math and drafting.
Ability to understand and follow complex technical oral and written instructions.
Thorough knowledge of the functions, procedures, organization and regulation of Company operations.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and practices.
Ability to meet, influence and maintain harmonious relationships with customers, community leaders, and others as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with seven to nine years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
Completion of competency levels for System Technician 5 or equivalent experience.
College level course work in an engineering discipline or related vocational training preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Job requirements include meeting and maintaining regulatory standards required for the position including passing any physiological qualifications required by the Department of Transportation or other agencies, and possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License. Must also have and maintain a driving record that meets the Company's standards.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints form customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write speeches and articles of publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors.

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to perform physical activity associated with climbing poles, such as pushing, pulling, lifting and bending.
Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 pounds and pull up to 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Primarily outdoor construction work.

DOT STATEMENT

This position performs one or more covered or "safety sensitive" tasks that are regulated by the Department of Transportations (DOT) natural gas pipeline or commercial motor vehicle driver related regulations. Both types of jobs require that all individuals meet specific criteria, training, and pre-employment qualifications as defined by the DOT, which may include physical examinations and/or successful background information as required for the specific job.

SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT

Safety Statement:
Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.