EHV A Lineworker - Transmission

Pike Corporation•Mineral Wells, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Pike Electric West, LLC is seeking to fill twenty-two (22) EHV A Lineworker - Transmission positions in Mineral Wells, Texas, and at various worksites throughout Texas. These are temporary, full-time positions needed to handle peak load demands. The work period includes preparation before the peak, such as mobilizing equipment, staging materials, site preparation, and pre-construction activities for EHV transmission line construction. It also includes post-peak activities like demobilizing equipment, final inspections, site restoration, and cleanup. This role involves highly skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage (EHV) electrical transmission systems, including those operating at 400kV and above.

Requirements

At least five years of recent transmission line field or related experience.
Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends and holidays as required for the position.
Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and/or MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check.
For positions involving driving or DOT-regulated work, employees must also pass a DOT physical including drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Glove, hot stick, and/or bare-hand work on high voltage and EHV transmission lines, as qualified.
Obtain knowledge in bare hand work and of hot stick work on energized high-voltage and EHV lines.
Understanding and reading blueprints, structure drawings, and EHV construction plans.
Coaching crew in assembly and erection of poles and lattice or monopole structures to all heights.
Operating digger derrick and equipment used for EHV construction.
Pole and tower climbing, including steel lattice and monopole EHV structures.
Heavy lifting and rigging for transmission and EHV work.
Work with induced voltage, including increased induction common on EHV systems.
Working at heights and/or confined spaces.
Properly installing and removing PPE and EHV-rated cover-up.
Climbing different types of structures (wood, steel, lattice, monopole, etc.) and use the necessary tools to do so.
Identify and locate puller and tensioner setups suitable for EHV conductor installations.
Planning safe work based on a job print or work order, including EHV-specific hazards and clearances.
Obtain a one shot on a recloser.
Enacts minimum approach distance, including extended MAD requirements for EHV voltages.
Utilizes flag and tag procedures.
Performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
Effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
Safely perform a reconductoring job, including EHV reconductoring projects.
Safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers on high-voltage and EHV systems.
Properly inspect rubber goods, cover, and PPE rated for transmission and EHV applications.

Responsibilities

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized transmission and EHV transmission systems, including 400kV+ circuits.
Coach crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge on transmission and EHV projects.
String overhead conductor, including bundled conductors used on EHV transmission lines.
Set lattice towers, poles, structures, foundations, and anchors for high-voltage and EHV systems.
Troubleshoot problems on transmission and EHV transmission systems.
Frequently work with energized high-voltage and extra-high-voltage systems requiring advanced skill, precision, and strict adherence to safety procedures.
Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
Perform glove, hot stick, and/or bare-hand work on high voltage and EHV transmission lines, as qualified.
Identify transmission primary and secondary voltages on standard and EHV circuits.
Obtain knowledge in bare hand work and of hot stick work on energized high-voltage and EHV lines.
Understand and read blueprints, structure drawings, and EHV construction plans.
Properly sag conductor, including long span and high-tension EHV sagging operations.
Coach crews in the assembly and erection of poles and lattice or monopole structures to all heights.
Perform dead-ending and sagging operations for all conductor types, including EHV conductors.
Execute hot line work on conductor systems.
Operate digger derrick and equipment used for EHV construction.
Perform pole and tower climbing, including steel lattice and monopole EHV structures.
Perform heavy lifting and rigging for transmission and EHV work.
Work with induced voltage, including increased induction common on EHV systems.
Enact grounding procedures for transmission and EHV lines.
Work at heights and/or confined spaces.
Properly install and remove PPE and EHV-rated cover-up.
Climb different types of structures (wood, steel, lattice, monopole, etc.) and use the necessary tools.
Phase out a line with proper use of phasing sticks on high-voltage and EHV circuits.
Identify and locate puller and tensioner setups suitable for EHV conductor installations.
Plan safe work based on a job print or work order, including EHV-specific hazards and clearances.
Obtain a one shot on a recloser.
Enact minimum approach distance, including extended MAD requirements for EHV voltages.
Utilize flag and tag procedures.
Perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
Effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
Safely perform a reconductoring job, including EHV reconductoring projects.
Safely install and remove mechanical jumpers on high-voltage and EHV systems.
Properly inspect rubber goods, cover, and PPE rated for transmission and EHV applications.
Follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
Perform all other related work as required to complete the job.
Work will be performed at unanticipated locations throughout the Texas counties listed on the certified ETA-9141, depending on project development.
If project development requires an employee to work temporarily at a location that is not within a reasonable commuting distance of the primary worksite, 590 Grant Rd. Mineral Wells, TX 76067, the Company will pay the cost of temporary lodging to the extent such costs would reduce pay below the offered wage rate for the area of intended employment.

Benefits

Group Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability
Lineworker apprenticeship program
Employee Assistance Program
FR Clothing annual stipend
EH Boot annual stipend
40 hours of PTO
6 paid holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match (at 60 days)
Reimbursement for transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of work upon completion of 50% of the work contract period.
Reimbursement for reasonable costs of return transportation and subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work upon completion of the work contract or earlier dismissal.
Reimbursement for reasonable costs for lodging where lodging is necessary.
Reimbursement for visa, visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees.