Electrician, High Voltage Lineman (Journeyman)

About the role

Troubleshoot, repair, install and service medium and high voltage electrical systems and associated equipment; operate, inspect, and perform preventive maintenance on medium and high voltage overhead and underground distribution systems; prepare estimates, and plan and manage own projects within allotted budgets; and perform related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Climb power poles and repair or replace wire, cables, insulators, and connectors.
• Set poles, guy wires, and install transformers and regulators.
• Splice cables, repair and/or replace protection devices, keep records on various equipment.
• Perform tests on oil and insulation characteristics.
• Repair, maintain, and replace components, cables, and control devices.
• Replace and/or adjust trip units, determine size of conductor and protection size or setting and be able to modify factors for local conditions.
• Safely and proficiently operate both Bucket and Line Trucks.
• Troubleshoot and repair overhead and underground distribution systems, including transformers, circuit interrupters, reclosers, capacitors, voltage regulators, medium voltage switches, utility poles, and supporting hardware.
• Replace and install medium voltage overhead and underground electrical circuits and terminations.
• Fabricate and install a variety of components including but not limited to duct banks, cable runs, concrete pads for electrical equipment, risers, transformer banks, and low voltage electrical panels and metering.
• Operate various components on the medium and high voltage distribution electrical systems including isolation switches, interrupters, capacitor banks, transformers, overhead fused cutouts, and voltage regulators; isolates and clears sections of the system for maintenance, installation, and load shedding.
• Inspect overhead and underground distribution systems, tests, and document findings.
• Respond to emergency calls.
• Provide support for in-house capital and in-house projects with commissioning, testing, and inspecting finished work.
• Use personal protective gear such as hot sticks, respiratory protection, and places or erects clearance tags, barricades, warning signs and devices to protect others.
• Direct the work of unskilled and semi-skilled helpers assisting in projects, assuring that proper safety practices are followed.
• Operate a variety of testing, calibration and repair devices, tools and equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, insulation resistance testers, high potential test sets, circuit breaker testers, etc.
• Coordinate work with customers, project managers, other crafts, and inspectors; inspect job sites and review detailed plans, drawings, and oral directions to plan work.
• Prepare detailed estimates including labor and materials and prepare lists of materials.
• Assist other crafts as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of equipment and materials through self-study and training.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and paperwork regarding work performed.
• Adhere to the established safety policies.
• Assist in performing HAZMAT/safety inspections; maintenance of logs, records, and signing of fire extinguisher tags.
• Follow strict adherence to Lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Perform all other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of a Lineman School approved by the U.S. Department of Labor course or 4-year experience of proof with working on or with 1kv and above with signed Company Letterhead and/or in-house training programs.
• Proficiency in mathematics used in electrical calculations including algebra.
• At least one year of high school algebra or one term of college algebra with a grade of C or better documented on either transcript.
• Proficiency in electrical theory and terminology.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and testing of high and medium voltage overhead and underground systems and associated equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and safe working practices pertaining to high voltage electrical work, including ensuring clearances, and working on energized lines and equipment.
• Knowledge of Laws, Codes, and Regulations pertaining to high voltage electrical work, including NEC, IEEE, GO 95, and 128.
• Knowledge of using testing equipment and troubleshooting basic electrical problems and develop effective resolutions.
• Capable of performing job planning and basic estimating.
• Capable of performing repairs, fabrication, operations and maintenance of medium and high voltage electrical systems and associated equipment.
• Experience using testing equipment and troubleshooting complex electrical problems and develop effective resolutions.
• Knowledge and capability of operating and maintaining tools and equipment of the trade.
• Capable of reading and interpreting plans, diagrams, drawings, instructions, and related technical materials.
• Demonstrate willingness to invest time in service training seminars and classes.
• Possess a valid Nevada State issued Real ID Driver’s License or capable of obtaining Nevada State issued Real ID.
• Possess an OSHA 10 card or have the ability to get one within the first 90 days of employment.
• Possess a valid Nevada Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Possess a basic license to operate the Bucket, Line, and Lift Truck.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Capable of following written and verbal directions.
• Capable of demonstrating commitment to developing customer service skills.
• Capable of demonstrating a mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to comprehend, read, speak, and write proficiently in the English language.
• Capable of passing a pre-employment drug screen background check and random drug/alcohol screenings.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check to obtain and maintain a CAC Card and/or DBIDS credential as required by this contract.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
• Outdoor work is subject to extreme temperature and inclement weather conditions.
• Subject to hazards that may cause personal bodily harm; diseases, cuts, bruises, burns, common colds, influenza, dust odors, and elevated noise levels.
• Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hand and soft-carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces, and working in various heights and confined spaces.
• Capable of performing shift work and overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use safe lifting procedures; capable of lifting and/or moving up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to use full range of body motion: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, bending, reaching, and twisting.
• Perform responsibilities and heavy manual labor for extended periods of time (8–12 hours a day).
• Capable of safely working with heights and in confined working conditions from extension ladder or step ladder.
• Safely and securely ascend and descend on ladders, scaffolds, walkways and around equipment at various heights.