Substation Electrician or Journeyman Lineman

About the role

Work Location: Butte, MT. The Substation Electrician or Journeyman Lineman constructs and maintains substation electrical equipment. They work individually and/or closely with Substation Electricians, Lineman Transmission, Operators, and the Foreman. They may be required to function short-term as a Sub-Foreman with increased responsibilities for supervision, planning, completion of paperwork, and taking the lead for job safety.

Responsibilities

• Understand audible signals and communicate verbally in order to maintain safety on worksite and during emergency situations
• Troubleshoot service issues related to substation electric systems and install, maintain, and service substation electrical systems and equipment
• Perform rubber gloving to safely work with low-voltage lines and equipment
• Erect steel to replace or increase size of substation structures as needed
• Install or repair transformers, breakers, re-closers, regulators, airbreak switches, hook-stick disconnects, and other substation equipment
• Utilize computers and software programs to document substations inspection results
• Operate heavy equipment including digger/derrick, cranes, skidsteers, forklifts, backhoes and bucket trucks
• Electrical equipment mineral oil sampling, processing and clean up which may include Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
• Work with SF6 gas used in electrical substation equipment
• Assume leadership role in response to emergency situations
• Provide education and assistance to the electrician staff at those privately operated substations supported by NorthWestern Energy
• Act as a Sub-Foreman as needed
• Complete all documentation for project planning and completion
• Oversee all individuals within the worksite
• Must be able to individually lift and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
• You must agree to live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations
• Drive to installation locations
• Adapt to technological changes as they are implemented
• Perform steel or aluminum welding as part of assembling substation steel structures and bus
• Assist in patrolling and maintaining facilities and lines
• Organize equipment and perform regular and preventative maintenance
• Assist in snow removal to maintain access within substation facilities
• Shovel dirt to back fill trenches for cable conduits

Requirements

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Journeyman Electrician or Journeyman Lineman
• Valid Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain a CDL with 6 months of hire and satisfactory driving record