Journeyman Substation
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Substation Journeyman Wireman to join our team and play a critical role in delivering safe, reliable power to the communities we serve. This is an opportunity to work with advanced substation equipment and technology while contributing to the backbone of the electric utility system. As a Substation Journeyman, you will apply your expertise in substation equipment, apparatus, control systems, and wiring to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair critical infrastructure that keeps the power flowing. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a safety-focused environment, tackling challenging projects and helping support the future of energy.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Must be a substation journeyman or a journeyman presently enrolled in the substation journeyman training program in good standing.
- Must complete the substation journeyman training program.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair substation equipment which includes, but is not limited to transformers, regulators, load tap changers, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, motor-operated and manual switches, bus work, wiring, battery banks and chargers, and substation structures.
- Operate substation equipment, including switching and grounding.
- Perform testing on substation apparatus such as power factor, transformer turns ratio, megger, ductor, battery load testing, oil sampling, and other analytical tests as assigned.
- Consistently maintains and provides a safe working environment, following safety rules and practices, encouraging safe work behaviors, actively maintaining and accident-free work place.
- Physical requirements may include working in confined spaces and in elevated work areas such as heights from ladders, structures, scaffolds, buckets and boom trucks.
- May work independently or with others, occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions, and be responsible for tools, test equipment, and vehicles.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
- Life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
- Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
- Paid Parental Leave (non-union employees)
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Military leave support for active-duty employees
- Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
