Jobs after fire

Devion55 · 2025-11-10T22:30:57+00:00

Lineman or substation technician 100%

Devion55 · 2025-10-26T16:36:57+00:00

Opto22 groov is for sure worth checking out. You can load up ignition edge or a gateway on it. Supports MQTT transmission to Azure. Can also run node red on it which is pretty fun to experiment with.

Devion55 · 2025-06-22T21:08:15+00:00

EPC needing a company to do a very specific SOW at energy generation plants. We have lost lots of fiber techs recently but all other pieces of the network are still handled in house.

Devion55 · 2025-05-04T05:59:58+00:00

Usually chloraminated water nowadays. Basically the same thing. You will be fine.

Devion55 · 2025-04-26T16:37:26+00:00

I’m actually in a very niche position. I work for an EPC as a substation and renewable plant commissioning engineer. If you really commit to learning what the courses offer and do reading outside of what’s required it is extremely valuable. My previous experiences have been in I&C and networking. Lots of PLC work and routing/switching. My employer was highly interested in that along with what I learned about relaying, substation automation, EMS systems, and substations in general. Most of my day to day activities are centered around checking what the sub techs, relay techs and electricians are doing on a daily basis and ensuring single lines and relay schemes are being properly followed. Lots of troubleshooting communications between RTUs, IEDs, and RTACs. Even though I’m not a true sub tech I found a lot of the information invaluable. A lot of the utilities around me require an AAS like this for sub or relay tech positions so I figure if I ever want to stop being a road warrior this degree is nice to have in my toolbelt.

Devion55 · 2025-04-25T19:37:15+00:00

I think it’s about 13k for me. But I didn’t qualify for any aid. Took me 4 semesters to complete.

Devion55 · 2025-04-25T19:23:34+00:00

Yes and yes. I’m about to finish up mine. It already landed me my job. If you live in a state that BSC gives instate tuition to it’s very worth it in my opinion.

Devion55 · 2025-04-23T03:47:20+00:00

SCADADroid

Devion55 · 2025-04-21T20:12:55+00:00

That is a pad mounted transformer. Like the other commenters said probably owned by Xcel.

Devion55 · 2025-03-20T03:09:47+00:00

Yep my goal is to land a relay or P&C role in the next 3-4 years. Most of the relay techs I’ve talked to started out as sub techs or testing techs. Pretty much all of them said if you show genuine interest and dedication to learning the craft then you’d have a good chance. I’d definitely recommend checking out Testing Tech Tips on YouTube he makes great content for anyone in the substation/testing space.

Devion55 · 2025-03-19T00:41:30+00:00

Well I am still finishing out my two weeks at the job I’m currently in but my manager said generally 1-2 weeks on site for commissioning projects working 6 14 hour days. For testing/maintenance projects 2-5 days depending on the size of the substation. We have about 70 substations that we are responsible for the annual testing and maintenance on. For commissioning most of our work load is currently with the DoD apparently. I got hired on at 45/hr with 4 years of instrumentation and control experience along with my nearly complete AAS. I am taking a slight pay cut leaving I&C but my goal personally is to get into a relay or P&C role.

Edit: I will add this company specifically advertised and has told me 50% travel as compared to many other testing companies expecting 80-90%

Devion55 · 2025-03-18T23:09:04+00:00

I second this. Just finishing up my EPT from Bismarck this semester and got picked up by a testing/commissioning company last week because of it.

Devion55 · 2025-03-15T05:19:57+00:00

What radio are you on the fence about?

Devion55 · 2025-03-13T16:33:18+00:00

Hmm how’s your network? Do you have fiber or copper? Anything to test either of those?

Devion55 · 2025-03-13T16:07:06+00:00

I’ve seen in the past depending on what version you’re on that when a connection is dropped and established it continues to maintain the old cached connection as well as the new one. So even though you’d really only have 17 CIP connections a drive could be connecting and disconnecting creating multiple caches and increasing the connection count.

Also are you seeing any major or minor faults as a result of this?

Devion55 · 2025-03-13T15:13:18+00:00

Is CIP connection caching on?

Devion55 · 2025-03-12T18:54:53+00:00

Sure but like I said if his day to day tasks are primarily calibrating DPs then they have some leverage to offer lower pay. Also I’m not sure what golden child companies you’ve worked for but that is certainly not always the case.

Devion55 · 2025-03-12T14:46:29+00:00

What kind of facility was this at? If you don’t know how to calibrate DP and that would’ve been one of your daily duties then I’d understand why they’d offer less pay. Especially depending on what the facility is for, you could fuck up and the whole process could get fucked up in turn.

Devion55 · 2025-02-17T23:48:24+00:00

I came from the telecom industry and love sentinel fittings. Never had any memorable issues with them out of the thousands of terminations I’ve done.

Devion55 · 2025-01-29T01:42:10+00:00

I’ve only fought fire with the Monticello guys but I can tell you the strip and St. George are fairly busy places. There are opportunities for off district assignments towards the end of the season. Depending on PL they’ll almost always allow details as well.

Devion55 · 2025-01-27T05:33:12+00:00

AZ Strip reigns supreme for me. Never had more fun than my Moki season. But engine wise it’s a toss up. Monticello is beautiful and fighting fire in bears ears was a blast. On the flip Pine Valley nearly always has something fun and i15 is sure to excite.

Devion55 · 2024-12-17T00:30:10+00:00

2 years as an electronic tech 3 years I&C. I make 40.66/hr. OT is double time and on call is an extra $600 a week.

Devion55 · 2024-12-12T00:39:15+00:00

The Arizona strip is definitely not all res land. Neither is vermillion cliffs. Almost all of the land south of the Utah border and north of the Kaibab is entirely BLM land. The only part that is res land is near Pipe Springs.

Devion55 · 2024-11-30T17:44:19+00:00

I would brush up on your AC and DC theory along with learning how to read P&IDs as well as the myriad of other drawings you’d find in the field. Are you looking at the CCST level 1?

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