APPRENTICE OR JOURNEYMAN SUBSTATION ELECTRICIAN (DOT-FMCSA)

About the role

This position is located at our TSM Wheatland facility in Wheatland, WY. The Substation Electrician is responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing, inspecting, and testing substation apparatus and associated systems, including circuit breakers, power transformers, reactors, capacitors, voltage transformers, current transformers, circuit switchers, switches, bus work, lightning arresters, AC and DC service systems, control systems, and compressor systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete on-the-job training and academic assignments to become proficient in substation apparatus maintenance and repair, aiming to attain Journeyman status.
• Take work direction from Journeyman and Lead Substation Electricians.
• Assist other Substation Electricians with operating, maintaining, testing, inspecting, and commissioning substation apparatus equipment.
• Operate, maintain, repair, test, and inspect substation apparatus and related equipment across all voltage classes, including breakers, transformers, reactors, capacitors, transformers, switchers, switches, bus work, lightning arresters, AC and DC service systems, control systems, and compressor systems.
• Maintain control buildings, security fences, lighting, and landscaping; HVAC systems; and other facility items to ensure proper operation.
• Commission new equipment in new or existing facilities to verify operational readiness and performance.
• Complete required test forms, reports, timecards, mileage logs, receiving reports, and other paperwork for submission.
• Maintain assigned vehicles, equipment, tools, and assist in operating and maintaining TSM shops and adjoining property.
• Secure outages, determine clearance points, take switching orders, and properly tag and ground equipment for general switching, clearances, and hot line holds.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in electrical technology or a related field; or
• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED) and either:
  • 4 years of experience through an accredited Electrical Apprenticeship program, including Journeyman status; or
  • 4 years of related military training/experience.
• Must complete the apprentice training program within the first four years of employment to qualify as a Substation Electrician Journeyman.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes and no restrictions other than a medical variance (V), including endorsements for liquid or gaseous materials/tanker (N) and hazardous materials (H) or combination tanker/hazmat (X). Requires successful completion of an FBI background check post-offer.
• If the incumbent does not have a CDL, they must complete CDL theory, obtain a CDL permit, complete Behind the Wheel training, and pass the CDL test by the end of the first year of employment.
• This is a Department of Transportation (DOT) (FMCSA) (CDL) qualified position.
• Overnight travel is required 15–50% of the year, with more expected during construction projects.
• May be called to work anytime during nights and weekends.
• This position may require access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber-related assets or systems and access to privileged information; strict adherence to Basin Electric CIP policies, procedures, and programs is required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Continuous standing; frequent walking and ladder climbing; occasional sitting, bending, stair climbing, kneeling, reaching, crawling, valve turning, keyboard/computer use.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds.
• Equipment operated and tools used include test equipment, reel stands, ladders, steel post driver, electric ratchet wrenches, hammer drills, jigsaw, Sawzall, circular saw, 10-pound sledge, bucket trucks, small cranes, tractors, pickups, and hand tools.
• Work involves large power circuit breakers (oil, gas, air), power transformers, shunt reactors, circuit switchers, disconnect switches, potential and current transformers, and other LV, HV, and EHV substation equipment.
• Requires finger dexterity, good hearing, and color vision.
• Over 50% of the day is spent outdoors in conditions including dirt, dust, extreme heat and cold, vibration, noise, and electrical risks.
• Work at heights up to 100 feet using safety harnesses per ANSI Z359 standards (harness rating typically 300 lbs including tools, clothing, and individual).
• Occasional exposure to chemicals, poor ventilation, and confined spaces.
• Must remain fit for duty.

Skills

• Knowledge of electrical theory and its application, electrical blueprint reading, and mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively, perform close work, and analyze data and reports.

Pay

$52.39 – $62.37 per hour