Substation Journeyman

About the role

Energy Erectors, Inc. (EEI - A MasTec Company) tackles terrain, technology, and timelines to construct transmission line projects up to 500 kV and has over 30 years of experience building substations and switchyards. With integrated in-house construction, engineering, procurement, and commissioning capabilities, Energy Erectors delivers world‑class solutions to complex power transmission and distribution projects, with expertise in GIS and VAR compensators. EEI’s mission is to safely deliver the highest quality work, exceed client expectations, and maintain a reputation for integrity. As a purpose‑driven, inclusive subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 contractor, EEI is certified as a minority‑controlled company by the NMSDC and values a culture where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive while ensuring communities have vital energy, light, and communications. The Substation Journeyman performs highly skilled, journeyman‑level electrical work in the operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of high‑voltage electric substations and related equipment, supporting the construction of new substations as well as modifications and upgrades of existing substations for electrical utility companies.

Responsibilities

• Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair, testing, adjusting and troubleshooting work of substation equipment/systems which includes, but is not limited to, work involving the following:
  • Ground grids and steel erection
  • Buswork (High and Low Voltage)
  • Airbreak / Hookstick Switches
  • Control Cable
  • Terminations (High / Low Voltage)
  • Control Buildings
  • Conduit and duck banks
  • Capacitor bank installations 23kv‑230 kv
  • Transformers, regulators and circuit breakers
  • Circuit Switchers, motor‑operated and manual switches
• During installation and/or maintenance, troubleshoot and correct malfunctions of all substation equipment.
• Safe operation of all company and related construction equipment used for substation, transmission, and distribution line construction.
• Follow company and industry safety protocols within the construction of substations.
• Any other tasks as directed.
• Responsible for maintaining company vehicles, test equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Frequently works with energized high‑voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Understands and complies with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.