Electrician C

natgridProd•Buffalo, NY

8d•$52

About The Position

Under general supervision, work with, and train a group to install, construct, inspect, test, operate, and maintain all equipment and facilities in electric substations, switching substations, generating substations, and other electric delivery equipment and facilities found on the transmission, distribution, or underground systems (including underground network – Western Division only). This includes but is not limited to the following: All corrective, preventative, predictive, and trouble maintenance Perform directed switching per attachment A Perform any equipment operations Perform all testing functions per attachment A Operate and analyze results for all test equipment as required Assist in the development and training of personnel Work alone or in a crew depending on the task and complexity.

Requirements

Should have Electrician Journeyman experience.
A minimum of three years’ experience in the electrical industry, with diverse types of energized and de-energized substation equipment, rubber gloving, climbing and electrical operating procedure skills is required
Reside in or within 35 miles of posting location ( or ability to re-locate within 6 months)
Must demonstrate sufficient computer and technology abilities.
Ability to read and thoroughly understand complicated electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams and construction prints.
Must be able to perform strenuous work including work at elevated heights and confined spaces.
Must be able to operate all equipment such as aerial lifts, boom trucks, fork trucks, and articulating lifts, and other equipment associated with construction and maintenance.
Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.
Must pass physical abilities examination.
Must pass validated aptitude test.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

A NYS CDL Class A (restricted) or higher is preferred (ability to obtain one within 6 months).
AOSHA crane certification is preferred (ability to obtain one within 6 months).