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SUNFLOWER ELECTRIC POWER CORP Line Technician Intern: Great Bend in Great bend, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13160321
RESPONSIBILITY OUTLINE Job Title Line Technician Intern Department Lines Pay Status Hourly Reports To Line Technician Supervisor FLSA Category Nonexempt Location Various
SUMMARY Assist with inspection and repairs of transmission lines and substation sites under the direct supervision of a journey or higher level line technician. Essential Responsibilities Transmission Lines
Assist with performing field inspections of property and equipment to include, but not limited to, identifying sagging/damaged transmission lines on 69 kV, 115kV, 138kV, 230kV, and 345kV lines; broken/missing insulators; damaged, broken, or unstable poles or cross arms; and any other potential problems or hazards related to line equipment. Assist with performing assigned maintenance, repair, or replacement of all overhead transmission line equipment, cross arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment on poles and structures. Assist transmission line crew and ensure the locations are safe for authorized staff. Operate required heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner under the direction of a qualified operator. Assist with testing the line or equipment for voltage potential and how to properly apply personal protective grounds. Assist with emergency work to restore service in adverse weather conditions and respond, as needed, during off hours for such emergency work. Ensure that self and others safely and effectively climb poles, set and align poles, string and sag conductors on poles and structures, dig pole holes, install anchors, make up and install guys, and utilize appropriate rigging equipment. Assist with framing poles, installing pole top assemblies, and installing air break switch assemblies. Substation Sites Assist with performing field inspections of substations to identify substation property and equipment that is broken or unstable or have unkempt facilities that could hide hazards or conditions that would otherwise be unsafe, inefficient, or unsightly. Assist with installation and removal of breakers, transformers, switches, structural steel, ground grid, and voltage regulators; and construct and repair high voltage power substations.
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Safety Sunflower employees are expected to approach their personal safety and their coworker\'s safety with a positive attitude and commitment. Sunflower employees will maintain the highest level of responsibility and accountability in compliance with all safety policies, practices and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. This includes properly maintaining and caring for applicable safety gear and equipment; identifying, correcting or assisting in resolving safety concerns, including communicating all hazardous conditions; reporting all injuries and near misses immediately to appropriate personnel; and understanding and complying with the Clearance Procedure as applicable. Culture Demonstrate personal responsibility and a commitment to Sunflowers culture and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors consistent with Sunflower\'s culture, Board policies, and business practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all internal policies and procedures of the company to comply with laws, rules, and regulations. Other Responsibilities Perform other tasks as assigned or required to support Sunflowers mission and operations. Qualifications Education and Experience High school diploma. Completion of a recognized Line Technician Program is preferred. Electric distribution lines, transmission lines, or substation construction experie ce is strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Successful completion of the Construction and Skilled Trades Selection System (CAST) Test. Willing to gain knowledge of the operation of bucket trucks, digger trucks, and associated equipment. Willing to gain knowledge and learn to read and comprehend line construction specification drawings. Must be willing to gain an understanding of testing the line or equipment for voltage potential and how to properly apply personal protective grounds. Able to perform basic mathematical skills and use and relate units of measure. Knowledge of and ability to operate hand tools and power tools.
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Able to recognize abnormal or upset conditions and communicate emergency situations to coworkers and supervisor and assist in locating and resolving the problem. Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills at the level required to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the position. Able to operate computers and associated programs at the level required to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the position. Other Possess and maintain a valid drivers license. Must be able to obtain DOT medical certification. Able to work outside of normal working hours in varying weather conditions, including stormy weather, wind, and rain. Able to travel to all Sunfl