Technical - Electric Testing (South)

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• Technical - Electric Testing (South)
• We Energies

, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking 2 Technical Electric Testing South in our

Franklin, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by We Energies L2150 Union.

Job Summary

This Tech-Elec Testing position is located in the Special testing Group. This is a subset of the larger role whose responsibilities include programming/coordination, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of relays, metering, communication/control systems as well as other company-owned devices located at ATC substations, power plants, line reclosers, SCADA devices and customer substations.

This position performs initial evaluation of all new relay and SCADA devices to ensure proper function prior to start up. Technical support and training to various engineering groups, management and other technical groups will be required. This will also include the development and maintenance of instrument and relay test procedures as well as the integrity of records and stored data.

This position is required to perform high potential and fault location tests on various power circuits and related equipment. Other special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned may result in scheduled and unscheduled overtime due to workload and system emergencies.

Performance testing, repair, and calibration of relay/SCADA equipment systems, remote terminal unit systems, fault recorders, transducers/meters, certain telecommunications devices and relays that include mechanical, electrical, computer controlled types.

The Technician Electrical-Testing performs the following duties

• REPOST DUE TO 60 DAY TIME FRAME. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.
• Pinpoint outage related underground cable faults for repair crews
• Conduct both AC & DC high-potential testing on new and aged, substation bus and breakers
• Conduct reliability HV AC partial-discharge testing of new and aged cable systems and analyze results
• Locate and mark all underground facilities for construction services within substations, generation and other controlled locations. Color differentiation is essential for buried facility locating duties
• Conduct periodic maintenance dielectric-testing of Fleet field units
• Repair and calibrate miscellaneous test equipment as requested to support other groups
• Provide analysis, direction and expertise to associated groups, engineering, etc.

Official transcripts are required and should be submitted at the time of your application to the assigned HR Associate; must be attached to application or provided to HR within ten (10) days of the posting closing date. If you do not have your transcripts, please take the necessary steps to be able to provide them prior to being scheduled for any testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must have a two-year associate degree in electronics technology OR a minimum of 60 credits of college coursework from an accredited institution, with a minimum of 35 credits in electrical engineering/electronics
• Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s requirements for driving
• The applicant must comply with DOT Part 199 pipeline drug and alcohol testing requirements
• This position may require unescorted access to certain critical cyber assets which would require applicants to satisfy all company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard 004 security requirements, which includes a background investigation

Testing Requirements

Technician Selection System (TECH)-Technician level

Ability to use numerical information presented in drawings, prints, and graphs to solve arithmetic problems, ability to use symbols and codes to locate objects on a map, comprehension of pictured mechanical principles, and the ability to read, apply rules and make decisions based upon written information. Suggested Preparation: Review of basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals, fractions, etc.

Electron Test

Measures the electronics knowledge and skills required for maintenance jobs. Suggested Preparation: Review of electronic theory including digital electronics, analog electronics, relay logic, power supplies, and computer & PLC.

• End Date: 11/12/2026
• Minimum Posting Range: $38.75
• Maximum Posting Range: $64.55

Pay and benefits

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

WEC Energy Group benefits

• We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
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WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.