Substation Journeyman

About the role

The Substation Journeyman will perform the work associated with and including, but not limited to, the construction, modification, installation, maintenance, and refit of all substation components. These may include transformers, breakers, relay panels, buss assemblies, and other substation components.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation of all substation equipment
• Work independently and lead apprentices to complete tasks
• Follow the instructions of the foreman/leadman
• Perform duties from aerial lifts or work platforms

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites including working in the heat and inclement weather
• Noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud

Physical Demands

• Sit
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Lift heavy objects weighing at times up to 50 pounds and carry that weight a minimum of 20 feet on a regular, recurring basis
• Use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Use manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination
• Use quick movement of arms and legs
• Have excellent stamina
• Hear long distances, see long distances and differentiate between colors, and have depth perception

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position
• This position requires the frequent need for overtime work as driven by customer needs and storms
• There may also be unpredictable hours associated with emergencies, (outages, storm recoveries, etc.)

Travel

• The position primarily works out-of-town during the workweek which requires weekly overnight travel
• Out of area and extended travel is common and dictated by customer demand and power outages related to various natural disasters
• Must be available to travel for work routinely and with very little notice

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Class A CDL or the ability to secure within 90 days
• Experience working in a substation erecting steel, install/maintaining devices, wiring breakers
• Current and Valid Driver's License, CDL-A required
• Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)
• Several years of Substation experience
• Must be able to read and understand technical information contained in manuals and blueprints
• Must possess a willingness to learn and accept more responsibility with experience
• Must show up for work ready and fit for duty
• Must be willing to work in the extremities of nature, i.e., extreme heat, rain, cold
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management

Nice-to-Haves

• Technical degrees or higher
• Specialty skills (welding, heavy equipment operation, crane operators - NCCCO)
• Ability to perform substation switching and obtain clearances
• Four years working in a utility substation

Accessibility

Email: HRSC@unitedutility.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

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