Line Technician

Line Technician 

Coal Creek Transmission, Underwood, North Dakota

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

Posting application deadline is December 6, 2024

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position is $48.04- $56.52  hourly. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

Great River Energy has an opening for a Line Technician to perform and/or assist in the operation, construction and maintenance of transmission lines, substations and associated equipment on the GRE system.

Job responsibilities:

• Performs and/or assists in the construction and maintenance of transmission lines, substations and associated equipment and performs all other related duties and special projects as assigned by the supervising manager or lead.
• Performs work at heights of 200 feet plus on energized voltages above 400kV to ground, via hot sticking, rubber gloving, and bare handing techniques. Utilizes climbing, rope access, heavy equipment aerials including cranes and assists helicopter work.
• Keeps supervising manager and lead informed of overall conditions and status of work activities. Work will be performed on energized and de-energized equipment.
• Follows GRE safety rules, procedures, and guidelines.
• Responsible for working safely and the safety of all members of the crew and directing work crew in a safe manager.
• Maintains assigned equipment, tools and materials to provide safe and efficient use.
• Operates and performs maintenance on assigned equipment, including on heavy equipment.
• Develops and updates maintenance procedures.

Qualifications:

• Certificate or degree in electrical line work and related courses.
• Three years of line construction and maintenance experience 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. Perform “switching” duties when required.
• Knowledge of GRE safety rules, procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of AC power measurement, familiarity with inductance, capacitance, and power factor.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to maintain a valid Class A CDL to perform the essential job functions.
• Ability to maintain a current medical card to perform the essential job functions.
• 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, as email.
• Skill and ability to maintain various types of mechanical equipment.
• Ability to coordinate work or tasks.
• Ability to be self-motivated and be able to work safely alone and with others, without direct supervision.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance.
• Ability and responsibility to work safely alone and with others while following GRE safety rules, certifications and procedures.
• Ability and responsibility to ensure security procedures are followed including immediate notification of potential incidents.

Note: Application deadline is December 6, 2024.

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 December 6, 2024. GRE values diversity, equity, and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.