Construction Lead

About the role

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Construction Lead (Building Mechanic) in our West Allis, Wisconsin and Appleton, WI locations. This position is represented by L2150.

Provide a full range of civil and building construction, repair, renovation, remodeling, and maintenance for company properties and substations, as well as other private and public properties.

Responsibilities

• Site layout and related surveying
• Concrete and masonry work
• Rough carpentry
• Steel fabrication and installation
• Heavy equipment operation
• Interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications
• Assist electricians in the installation of ground grids
• Install underground conduit and manholes
• Install and repair doors, windows, walls, ceilings, catwalks, locks, siding, roofing, flooring (carpet and tile)
• Install cabinets and other finish work
• Repair office furniture, partitions, countertops
• Move office equipment and furniture
• Maintain exterior grounds including snowplowing, landscape restoration, fence repair, and parking lot and sidewalk repairs
• Office remodeling
• Painting and wall covering
• Major construction and facility additions
• Repair and seal electrical vault entrance hatchways, roofs, ceilings, vent covers, and openings
• Concrete and masonry repairs
• Rough and finish carpentry, cabinetry
• Operation of all shop equipment in a safe and productive manner
• Build cabinets, displays, furniture, and plastic laminate work
• Solid surface material and plastic fabrication
• Right-of-way and line tower repairs
• Road grading and repairs
• Dump site grading
• Trenching and dewatering
• Demolition and removal of concrete and steel structures and foundations
• Clean up and restoration of PCB spills
• Concrete core drilling and sawing
• Fence construction and repairs
• Heavy equipment moving and lifting
• Design, build, and estimate various wood and metal projects
• Welding and metal fabrication of specialty items for new construction and repairs of substations, vaults, transformers, breakers, and towers
• Maintenance assistance at PBNP under Peak Maintenance Agreement

Requirements

• Positions In Carpentry And Masonry Will Require Journey level status as a carpenter or mason respectively
• In lieu of a journey level status, a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the carpentry/masonry trade within past 10 years
• Applicant must have a valid driver's license and meet the company's requirements for driving
• Positions in fabrication will require employees to acquire a state certification in structural welding within 180 days
• The selected applicant must obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL)