Journeyman Lineworker - IBEW

LUMA Energy

About The Position

This position is responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of the Transmission and Distribution overhead and / or underground systems, equipment, and company facilities in accordance with company standards, policies and procedures, the Puerto Rico Utility Code, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements. The position is also key in the delivery of superior customer service and maintaining positive customer relations. We have a variety of different and enriching work available with our team: Distribution, Transmission, Outage Dispatch, Construction, and working on a variety of different projects across the island. This position will be subject to rotating on-call and rotating shifts. All shift types are available with current options as morning, evening, and night shifts. Job Description: Constructs, maintains, and operates all aspects of the Transmission and Distribution Utility System for LUMA. Accountable for an industry leading safety culture for oneself, coworkers, and the public. Promotes proactive safety activities by observing, analyzing, encouraging safe work behaviors, conducting audits, following safety policies and procedures and correcting unsafe conditions. Participate in daily tailboard safety meeting to understand associated hazards, mitigation, assigned tasks and contingency plans. When required, conducts a daily tailgate safety meeting and Job Hazard Analysis detailing the safe work plan associated with planned tasks. Follow all safety policies and procedures and complies with OSHA rules and regulations. Ensures equipment is maintained and operating properly and any employee operating equipment is certified to do so. Operates all equipment properly and safely including following the rules of the road while driving a vehicle. Performs emergency repairs, trouble shooting, and electrical restoration safely and efficiently. Performs On Call (after-hours) outage response (regular on call rotation) Regularly works above ground on poles or steel towers using climbers and a safety harness or operating man lift equipment, boom truck, crane, or other specialized equipment. Works on energized circuits by using approved "Live line" methods and procedures. Operates RBDs (Radial Boom Devices) and any other equipment as required. Utilizes proper rigging to raise and lower equipment. Install, remove, trouble shoot ,and read self-contained instrument metering. Demonstrated knowledge of live line techniques using barehand, hot sticks, and rubber glove work. Demonstrated skills in training of apprentices, development of team, and individual performance Other duties as assigned Follow all policies and procedures Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned We have positions available at the following offices. During the interviewing process, our recruitment team will work with you on your preferences of office locations. - Mayagüez - Aguadilla - Yauco - San Sebastián - San Germán - Quebradillas Additional Job Description: Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) Minimum 4 years’ experience through a Powerline apprenticeship program Previous on call and troubleshooting experience preferred A proven safe work record, including driver’s record. Light Hydraulic Crane Certification or greater Personal computers experience an asset Proven safety performance Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned License/Certifications Valid Puerto Rico driver’s license Category 9 is required. Permit to Operate Commercial Vehicle from The Transport and Other Public Services Bureau (NTSP, "Negociado de Transporte y Otros Servicios Públicos de Puerto Rico") Driver's Record (DTOP) Valid Journeyman Power Lineworker Certificate or recognized equivalent First Aid - Primeros Auxilios RCP (Resucitación Cardio Pulmonar) AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Required: - IBEW Certification Travel Requirements 40% Approximately Physical Demands Stationary Position: Constantly Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Constantly Climb: Constantly - Kneel: Constantly Grab: Constantly Bend: Constantly Lift/ Carry over: 31-50 LBS Vision: Vision acuity to operate a vehicle Hearing: Understanding sounds required for operating a vehicle Working Conditions Wet or humid: Constantly Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Constantly Working near or on heavy machinery: Constantly Working in high places: Constantly Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Constantly Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals: Constantly Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Constantly Work with electricity: Constantly Work with explosives: N/A Work on or near a source of radiation: N/A Loud Noise conditions (abover 87 db): Constantly Other environmental factors including weather conditions: N/A This position is classified as a safety-sensitive function and is subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40. Candidates must meet all applicable federal requirements, including pre-employment and random testing, medical certification, and driver qualification standards. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is because of this that we offer equal employment opportunity to both our employees and candidates, while also striving for an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment. We base our employment decision solely on the qualifications of the individual, their merits, and the present needs of the business. LUMA was created especially for Puerto Rico. We combine the expertise and resources of our parent companies, ATCO and Quanta Services. They are leading companies in services and solutions in the electric power sectors in North America and have taken their action to more than 100 countries around the world. They have a combined workforce of nearly 50,000 employees, as well as equipment and resources that will be available to Puerto Rico. Together, this group operates more than 52,000 miles of electrical transmission and distribution lines, covering 165,000 square miles of territory, and has overseen more than $51 billion in disaster recovery programs and supported over 300 state, local, and territorial jurisdictions. , with a wide range of emergency management services. At LUMA, people come first and safety is the foundation of our work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Minimum 4 years’ experience through a Powerline apprenticeship program
A proven safe work record, including driver’s record.
Light Hydraulic Crane Certification or greater
Personal computers experience an asset
Proven safety performance
Valid Puerto Rico driver’s license Category 9 is required.
Permit to Operate Commercial Vehicle from The Transport and Other Public Services Bureau (NTSP, "Negociado de Transporte y Otros Servicios Públicos de Puerto Rico")
Driver's Record (DTOP)
Valid Journeyman Power Lineworker Certificate or recognized equivalent
First Aid - Primeros Auxilios
RCP (Resucitación Cardio Pulmonar)
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
IBEW Certification

Nice To Haves

Previous on call and troubleshooting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Constructs, maintains, and operates all aspects of the Transmission and Distribution Utility System for LUMA.
Accountable for an industry leading safety culture for oneself, coworkers, and the public.
Promotes proactive safety activities by observing, analyzing, encouraging safe work behaviors, conducting audits, following safety policies and procedures and correcting unsafe conditions.
Participate in daily tailboard safety meeting to understand associated hazards, mitigation, assigned tasks and contingency plans.
When required, conducts a daily tailgate safety meeting and Job Hazard Analysis detailing the safe work plan associated with planned tasks.
Follow all safety policies and procedures and complies with OSHA rules and regulations.
Ensures equipment is maintained and operating properly and any employee operating equipment is certified to do so.
Operates all equipment properly and safely including following the rules of the road while driving a vehicle.
Performs emergency repairs, trouble shooting, and electrical restoration safely and efficiently.
Performs On Call (after-hours) outage response (regular on call rotation)
Regularly works above ground on poles or steel towers using climbers and a safety harness or operating man lift equipment, boom truck, crane, or other specialized equipment.
Works on energized circuits by using approved "Live line" methods and procedures.
Operates RBDs (Radial Boom Devices) and any other equipment as required.
Utilizes proper rigging to raise and lower equipment.
Install, remove, trouble shoot ,and read self-contained instrument metering.
Demonstrated knowledge of live line techniques using barehand, hot sticks, and rubber glove work.
Demonstrated skills in training of apprentices, development of team, and individual performance
Other duties as assigned
Follow all policies and procedures
Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned