3614 - Substation Journeyman

About the role

Plan, lay-out, install, test, repair, or maintain high voltage substation wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, forms, rebar, embeds and anchor bolts, equipment and control systems in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Use appropriate hand (e.g., drill, screwdriver) and power tools (e.g., pipe threader, conduit bender) to properly measure, cut, assemble and install electrical conduits, cable and duct banks
• Hand dig ditches and holes
• Install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels and install grounding leads and pull wire through conduit
• Work with high and low voltage systems
• Test continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope
• Rig and set large high voltage equipment, hang protective grounds, layout makeup and install wire jumpers
• May utilize equipment to excavate for foundations, layout and install ground grid, utilize equipment to spread rock, operate man lift in tight areas in an energized substation
• Install all other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications
• As necessary, and in addition to the general substation work, may operate up to a 30 ton truck crane in a live substation up to 500,000 volts
• As necessary, operate the following machinery/equipment around live substation equipment up to 500,000 volts: Mini Excavator, Skid Steer, Aerial Man lift, Forklift, and Trencher
• Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries
• Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised; watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional; use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed
• Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (e.g., back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)
• Understand, support, and follow lockout tag out procedures
• Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as outlined in training
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately
• Listen to co-workers’ suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations, giving full attention to what they are saying, and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate
• Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job
• Provide on-the-job training and/or mentoring to helpers and laborers you are working with
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards
• Read and understand plans and specifications, including one-line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, ladder diagrams, P&IDs, and loop diagrams
• Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions
• With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications
• Assure crew plans, lay-out, diagram, install and/or repair substation wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment in accordance with those plans and specifications

Preferred Qualifications

• For Crane Operations, an OSHA approved certification is required (e.g., NCCCO or CIC Certification)
• NCCER Electrician
• NCCER Carpenter
• NCCER Concrete Finisher
• NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
• NCCER Rigging

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 4 years working experience as a Substation Helper or equivalent combination of education and experience in an industrial construction setting
• Strong working knowledge of high voltage electrical and civil industry standards, electrical substation components, auto-level and transit for accurate layout and verification of finished grades, fabrication and erection of forms with thorough knowledge of steel framed forms (i.e., Symons); fabrication and placement of rebar including proper tying techniques; and placing, finishing and sealing concrete
• Knowledge of the construction, testing, maintenance, and repair of substations
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Must have all necessary tools (see Substation Journeyman Tool List)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Physical Demands: Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds; stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas; see and hear naturally or with correction; full range of motion and flexibility consistent with job duties; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls; repetitive movement; climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds; work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions
• Work Environment: Typical construction site environment; cramped work spaces and awkward positions; very hot (above 90°F) or very cold (below 32°F) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain; extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions; exposure to distracting or uncomfortable sounds and noise levels; work around hazardous equipment; safety sensitive position