Substation Electrical Apprentice (Apprenticeship Program)Bluerock Substation, VA

About the role

Cinterra is seeking a Substation Construction Electrical Apprentice to join the Transmission and Distribution Services Team. Founded over twenty years ago, Cinterra specializes in providing specialized electrical utility and solar construction services to leading contractors, private industry, and public utilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform substation construction and maintenance, including trenching, installing conduit, pulling cable, wiring of outdoor electrical equipment, installing ground grids, installing foundations, setting steel structures, installing buswork and conductors, welding aluminum buswork, setting and adjusting air switches, installing circuit breakers, and setting main power transformers.
• Operate aerial lifts, forklifts, skidsteers, backhoes, excavators, boom trucks, and other equipment used in the construction of electrical substations.
• Must know and understand state and local laws, DOT, and OSHA standards and perform services in a safe and timely manner.
• Communicate with customers, property owners, the general public, other contractors, utility representatives, and government agencies.
• Maintain company equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements

• A clean driving record, Class A Commercial Driver’s License preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and plans.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience working in energized substations and be able to distinguish energized live parts.
• Utility Substation and Transmission Line Switching & Tagging experience a plus.
• Certified Crane Operator a plus.
• Must be able to pass a skills assessment at the start of employment.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 or more years of experience as an Apprentice/Journeymen Electrician.
• Completion of an accredited Substation Apprentice Program, or verifiable work experience as an Apprentice/Journeymen Electrician.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry heavy materials, tools, and equipment (up to 50 pounds or more).
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.
• Endurance to perform physical tasks throughout the workday, including bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
• Agility and flexibility to navigate construction sites and access work areas, including climbing ladders and scaffolding.
• Must be able to position oneself to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, and tunnels.
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination.