3948 - Substation - Leadman

Location: PJGTCLINT • Full-time, Craft (non-union) • Relocation not eligible • Visa sponsorship not available

About the role

Work directly with a Foreman and learn how to properly direct the planning, lay-out, installation, testing, repair, or maintenance of high voltage substation wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, forms, rebar, embeds and anchor bolts, equipment and control stems in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Learn to plan and coordinate the efforts of the craft workers under your supervision and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform all principal duties and accountabilities of craft workers under your supervision
• Lead and support all safety-related processes and programs; engage with the work team to achieve zero injuries
• Watch for hazards and report concerns to your supervisor or safety professional; use stop-work authority when needed
• Create and execute a one-week schedule
• Review crew timecards for correct hours and activity designation
• Report all accidents and near misses; participate in investigations as needed
• Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning; identify hazards and take corrective action; ensure all crew members understand, participate in, and sign pre-job safety planning tools at start and end of shift
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (back-up alarms, smoke, colored warning tags, sirens)
• Understand, support, implement, and follow lockout/tagout procedures; attend site-specific training and follow all outlined procedures
• Follow established safety rules and regulations; maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills; perform arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide whole numbers and fractions) rapidly and accurately
• Listen to co-workers and supervisors, ask questions, provide feedback; report information to the Foreman
• Coordinate and communicate work with other crafts and co-workers
• Provide on-the-job training to individuals under your supervision; train/teach safety practices, policies, and procedures related to assigned tasks
• Receive training on administrative duties (daily reports, material requisitions, coordinating equipment and suppliers)
• Perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out assigned work
• Plan and communicate with supervisor to ensure adequate supply of tools, materials, and equipment
• Gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and related project parts; develop thorough understanding of project plans, specifications, and schedule as they relate to assigned work

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• Working experience as a Substation Journeyman or equivalent combination of education and experience in an industrial construction setting
• Strong working knowledge of project specifications and high voltage electrical and civil industry standards
• Working knowledge of electrical substation components, fabrication and erection of forms (including steel framed forms such as Symons), fabrication and placement of rebar with proper tying techniques, placing/finishing/sealing concrete, and construction, testing, maintenance, and repair of substations
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Must have all necessary tools (per Substation Tool List)
• At least 18 years of age
• Must complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Preferred certifications

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

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 according to set procedures
• Repetitive movement
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds
• Work up to 12-hour shifts 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; exposure to inclement weather (dust, wind, snow, rain)
• Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions
• Exposure to distracting or uncomfortable sounds and noise levels
• Work around hazardous equipment
• Position is considered safety-sensitive