Control Electrician A - Substation

Pike • Marietta, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Control Electrician A is a non-exempt position focused on the construction, maintenance, and repair of substation electrical equipment and systems. This role requires a 6-8 year working knowledge of substation electrical equipment, apparatus, and wiring up to 525 kv. The position involves working in confined and elevated spaces, utilizing specialized construction equipment, and understanding Electrical Theory with an emphasis on AC/DC circuits, transformers, and breakers. Key responsibilities include installing over current/recloser schemes and having a complete understanding of PLC logic. The Control Electrician A may work independently or with others, occasionally work long hours during emergencies, and is expected to lead/coach subordinates.

Requirements

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Capable of climbing and working at heights up to 60 feet above ground.
• Must possess or be capable of obtaining a Commercial Drivers’ License.
• Must supply own personal hand tools required by the company for this work.
• Must supply own safety toed work boots.
• Capable of lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
• Capable of working in confined spaces/areas.
• Able to work independently or with others.
• Operational experience of various types of heavy equipment: Backhoes, excavators and skid steer loaders, Articulating Man-lifts, Trenchers, Rough Terrain Telescopic Forklifts.
• Willing to work over-time or long hours during emergency conditions and/or when requested. Schedules can change frequently and with short notice.
• 90% Travel Required.
• Capable of following Company safety rules and policies.
• Extensive knowledge of construction standard practices, techniques, quality requirements, applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Capable of working in close proximity of energized substation equipment.
• Able to interpret substation electrical drawings (i.e. conduit details, conduit plans, cable schedules, cable termination prints, schematics) and communicate with customers and subordinates.
• Ability to accurately appraise technical situations and recommend resolutions to problems.
• Ability to lead/coach subordinates on the crew.
• Ability to develop and interpret a material list.
• Ability to trace out phasing in a substation and verify to the three line diagrams.
• Proficient knowledge in all aspects of substation electrical systems.
• Ability to determine the proper phase shift and rotation in paralleling transformer banks.
• Capable of running the job without supervision.
• Proficient in the use of voltmeters, meggers, amp meters, and rotation meters.
• Neatly terminate, connect and bundle control wiring.
• Proper use of basic rigging (slings and clevis) and proper hand signals.
• Properly terminate and ground control cables in control panels and equipment.
• Basic operational knowledge of substation equipment (i.e. Transformers, breakers, capacitors).
• Thorough knowledge of IEEE device numbering standards.
• Able to recognize, correct and document errors / changes in engineering drawings.
• Basic computer skills (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• 6-8 year working knowledge of 525 kv and below substation electrical equipment, apparatus, and wiring.
• Understanding of Electrical Theory with an emphasis on AC, DC circuits, transformers, breakers, etc.
• Ability to install over current / recloser schemes.
• Complete understanding of PLC logic.

Responsibilities

• Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair, testing, adjusting and troubleshooting work of substation electrical equipment/systems.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs Circuit Breakers, Transformers, Battery Banks and Chargers, Control Cable, Cable Terminations (Low Voltage), Control Panel placement/installation, Control Buildings, Cable Tray/Raceways, Conduit and duck banks, Capacitor bank installations (23kv-230 kv), Circuit Switchers, motor-operated switches, Annunciators, and Fiber Optic Cable.
• Maintains Company vehicles, test equipment, and tools in good working condition.
• Works in close proximity of energized components with control systems, requiring skill and care to protect the client from outages and ensure personal and others' safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed