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Diagnostic Technician I

Apply now Job No: 498287
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: La Grange, TX
City: LaGrange
State: Texas
Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), On-site

LCRA is looking for a Diagnostic Technician to join our team. As member of our diagnostic team, you will work with a skilled team of maintenance and diagnostic technicians. Looking to work your way up in a phenomenal company, outstanding benefits, and training, this is the job for you!

You will be trusted to:

- Works to obtain a valid commercial driver’s license within one year (365 days) of being placed on
assignment.
- Assists with the installation and testing of electrical utility equipment in substations, power plants, and
industrial plants.
- Assists in the maintenance, evaluation, and documentation of required diagnostic tests which includes
circuit breaker operator profile testing, insulation power factor, transformer combustible gas, DC winding
resistance, circuit breaker motion and contact analysis.
- Assists in the performance of oil analysis for substation electric equipment including but not limited to
load tap changers (LTC), transformers, potential transformers (PT), current transformers (CT), circuit
breakers, etc.
- Operates testing equipment such as software-driven equipment and power factor (e.g. Doble M4200
controller, Vanguard electronic TTR, etc.)
- Assists Substation Maintenance in the maintenance and repair of substation equipment; may assist in
the replacement of parts or substitution of parts
- Assists in troubleshooting control circuits in various types of electrical utility equipment, such as
transformers, circuit breakers, etc.
- Assists with developing and summarizing test results and records of substation equipment and
associated equipment including trouble reports.
- Assists in the performance of low-voltage and high-voltage switching according to standard procedures
and in coordination with System Operations personnel.
- Assists diagnostic survey work including but not limited to infrared, partial discharge measurement,
battery impedance, battery strap resistance, acoustic emission and basic substation inspections.
- Operates handheld manual tools and power tools in performing diagnostic tasks.
- Performs work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various locations (substations, power
plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled

You qualify with:

- Zero or more years of experience in electric utility equipment maintenance, three phase power systems, substation equipment maintenance or using test equipment or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in electrical power theory, electronics, instrumentation, controls, industrial maintenance or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Driver’s license

You are a great fit with:

- Must obtain Class A Texas commercial driver’s license within one year (365 days) of hire as a condition of employment

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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