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Substation Maintenance Engineer

OGE Energy

Oklahoma City, OK, US, 73129MidH-1B sponsor company
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Location
Oklahoma City, OK, US, 73129
Work model
On-Site
Level
Mid
H-1B history
1 approvals (FY2023)
Posted
Sep 9, 2026

About this role

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Engineer Senior (or) Engineer Lead • Grade: Exempt 58 (or) Exempt 59 • Job Code: 125856 (or) 125857 JOB SUMMARY

** This job is being posted across two skill levels (Senior / Level III) and (Lead / Level IV). Applicants will be considered for the higher of the two levels in which they qualify. ** Acts as a company subject matter expert for substation power equipment, providing technical expertise and support for the evaluation, acceptance testing, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of substation power equipment. LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsibilities are varied and complex. Often works outside area of assigned duties. Applies advanced skills in multiple areas. Resolves complex issues which impact business operations both inside and outside own department. Makes unreviewed decisions related to the area of responsibilities. Opinions carry significant weight in policy and strategy decisions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develop equipment specifications, perform factory inspection and certification, and support equipment factory acceptance testing (FAT) Developing power equipment test plans and procedures and review equipment test results to support power equipment commissioning, operations, and maintenance Provide on-site and remote support to field personnel during routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment repairs.  Lead and perform root cause analysis of failed in service equipment and misoperations. Ensures the safe operation of power equipment by acting as the subject matter expert to interpret power equipment test results and recommend corrective actions. Develops technical procedures and guidelines used by Substation Operations, Power Equipment Service Center, and contractors Represents the Company interests and develops influence within the industry by participating in standards development, regulatory, and manufacturer working groups Works with power equipment manufacturers to identify issues and develop technical solutions related to equipment failures, defects, and operational concerns Supports the installation and development of substation monitoring equipment REQUIREMENTS

SENIOR • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or PE And 5 years related engineering experience (at least 3 years as an Engineer and a maximum of 2 years related experience which may include non-Engineer experience such as Engineering Internship, Design, Drafting, and Engineering Tech experience. This type of experience will be counted at half rate.) LEAD • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering And 6 years related engineering experience (at least 4 years as an Engineer and a maximum of 2 years related experience which may include non-Engineer experience such as Engineering Internship, Design, Drafting, and Engineering Tech experience. This type of experience will be counted at half rate.) • Professional Engineer designation (PE) required for the Lead level. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience with factory acceptance testing of substation power equipment (transformers, breakers, etc). • Experience with commissioning of substation power equipment (transformers, breakers, etc). • Experience with the operation and maintenance of substation power equipment (transformers, breakers, etc). • Experience with in-service and off-line diagnostic testing of substation power equipment (transformers, breakers, etc) to assess equipment health. • Experience with Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA), Sweep Frequency Analysis (SFRA), and Partial Discharge (PD) testing. WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires travel by automobile or airplane, including some overnight and international trips. • May be exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather. • May be required to work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet, underground and in confined spaces. • May be required to work non-standard work schedules. SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Member will not be required to

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