This job posting will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on the date listed below.

We deliver affordable, reliable ELECTRICITY, with a focus on EFFICIENCY and a commitment to ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. We are dedicated to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, providing resources and supporting economic growth. Our EMPLOYEES are our greatest asset in meeting our mission to be an Oklahoma Agency of Excellence.

Essential Duties -

• Install high voltage transformers, various types of circuit breakers, switches, PTs, CTs, voltage regulators, and other equipment found in electrical substations.
• Operate heavy trucks, cranes, forklifts and other equipment used in the construction, repair replacement and maintenance of high voltage substation equipment.
• Test equipment found in substations to find potential problems eliminating costly failures and disruption of service to our customers.
• Repair equipment found to be faulty in accordance with manufacture recommendations.
• Replace equipment when found to be cost effective and enhance reliability.
• Follow Federal, State and Local laws concerning EPA and other regulations including but not limited to PCBs in oil, SF6 gas emissions and oil containment.
• Coordinate with other crafts on logistics and assigned projects.
• Secure equipment and materials needed to complete a project and check it out through the warehouse using the correct project codes and work order numbers.
• Help ensure all projects are performed in the safest manner in accordance with GRDA, APPA and other governing rules and regulations.
• Work with various divisions and departments in maintaining all aspects of GRDA system. Professional accountability is required.
• Standing, Walking, Climbing: The employee will be required to stand and walk on cement floors, uneven ground, slippery surfaces, and open grating. Employee will climb extending ladders, restricted overhead clearance ladders, scaffolding, stairs, and various other equipment.
• Required Postures: The employee will be required to sit, bend, stoop, perform above shoulder work, and work with arms extended
• Lifting, Pushing, And Pulling: Employee must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. (Test Equipment) from the floor level. He/She will also be required to push and pull heavy objects while standing, crouching, and in bent posture.
• Safely operate equipment and vehicles including, but not limited to, aerial lifts, line trucks, cranes, back hoes, trenching machinery, utility vehicles, tractors, and other mobile equipment required to conduct maintenance activities.
• Safety & Training: Employee must be able to carry and operate a fire extinguisher, escape an emergency situation by running, and wear all required PPE (hard hat, FR clothing, steel toe shoes, safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, fall protection). Employee must be able to complete all required web-based, text book, and instructor led training courses.
• Must have the ability to read load charts and safely operate cranes.
• Prefer basic knowledge of power factor, transformer turns ratio, winding resistance, SFRA, excitation, DC high potential and dissolved gas analysis testing within substations.
• Prefer to have basic knowledge of mobile substation installation.
• Must have basic knowledge of lock out tag out procedures.
• Experience with erecting steel support structures for high voltage electrical apparatus
• Organizational and Communicative skills
• Knowledge of Safety rules and procedures associated with high voltage electrical facilities.
• Computer skills – able to use Microsoft programs, including “WORD” and “EXCEL”.

Education and Experience

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have valid OK drivers license
• Must have a CDL or the ability to obtain one within one year of assignment.
• Certified Switchman and Certified Clearance Holder or ability to obtain both within one year of assignment.

If you’re passionate about growth, teamwork, and making an impact, you’ll love building your career with us.