- Controls equipment, such as current converters, voltage transformers, and circuit breakers, that regulate flow of electricity
through substation of electric power system and over distribution lines to consumers.
- Records readings of switchboard instruments to compile data concerning quantities of electric power used for substation
operation and amounts distributed from station.
- Perform switching operation.
- Monitor all electrical equipment and protection.
- Communicates with Load Dispatcher to report amount of electricity received into substation, and to receive switching
instructions.
- Observes switchboard instruments to detect indications of line disturbances, such as grounded, shorted, or open circuits.
- Pulls circuit breaker switch or pushes buttons to interrupt flow of current in disturbed line preparatory to repair, and to connect
alternate circuit to carry load of de-energized lines.
- Records temperature of transformers at specified intervals.
- Inspect equipment, such as transformers, pumps, fans, batteries, and circuit breakers to detect defects.
- Operate auxiliary generators and be designated Substation Operator, Generation.
- Control several remote-controlled substations from central station switchboard and be designated Substation Operator,
Automatic.
- Other tasks that the Substation O&M Supervisor may assign.
Qualification Summary
- Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology.
- With a minimum of 2 years experience in monitoring and operation of Sub-Station Operation and Maintenance.
- Preferably Registered Electrical Engineer.
- Knowledgeable in operating and monitoring of substation equipment, monitoring, and protective devices.
- Knowledgeable in Fault/Alarm Interpretation is an advantage.
- With good Communication Skills.
- Can drive Manual and Automatic Vehicle Type with a valid Drivers License.
- Willing to be assigned in to any point in the Philippines.
