Understands proper operation, maintenance and construction of substation equipment including: towers, pedestals, insulators and bus work, arrestors, breakers and switches, and transformers. Follows correct dispatching/switching procedures. Familiar with the installation and use of SCADA equipment. Understands correct procedures for installation of meters, electrical test equipment and procedures, oil testing and reclaiming, batteries and chargers.

Installs and maintains all types of protective equipment. Understands correct procedures for installation of conduit and duct work, control wiring, grounding, transformers, cable pulling, cable splicing and terminating.

Understands, draws and uses schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layout prints, 3-phase drawings, book of standards, underground prints and schematics and construction prints.

Demonstrate proficiency in all Company Safety and Health Procedures and Training.