Shop Apprentice

Iberdrola•North Augusta, ME

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Apprentice will install, repair, and test various electrical and/or mechanical apparatus such as re-closers, transformers, regulators, control equipment, relays, and line and protective relaying. This role involves working under supervision near energized equipment, gaining knowledge of substation and distribution equipment, and using trade-specific tools and instruments. The apprentice will learn to prepare necessary records, become familiar with NASC equipment and switching procedures, and operate substation equipment. The position requires the ability to work from elevated structures, be comfortable working within allowable working clearances of energized equipment, and perform duties without immediate supervision, including switching and operating duties unassisted. Responsibilities also include reading and interpreting prints, sketches, and electrical diagrams, troubleshooting controls and alarms, performing NASC facility repairs, handling hazardous waste, and cleaning up oil spills with record keeping. The apprentice will also learn company operating standards, policies, safety instructions, and regulations, and must be available for on-call duties for oil spill response. Additionally, the role involves assisting in the practical training of other employees and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Must have a 2-year associate's degree in the electrical/electronic field.
Must hold a valid Maine driver's license and be able to qualify and hold any other permits or licenses required.
Must hold or be able to obtain a Class B license with N endorsement.
Must keep current with technology changes and prepare for progression exams.
Must work in a manner that does not jeopardize the safety of themselves or others.
Must reside within an acceptable distance (45 minutes) of their regular reporting location or be willing to relocate within nine months of transfer and be available for emergency assignments.
Must maintain telephone and provide the company with the number.
Must be able to lift 75 pounds.
Must be able to work extended hours as required.
Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.
Must be able to work from elevated structures.
Must feel comfortable working within allowable working clearances of energized equipment.
Can perform duties without immediate supervision.
Perform switching and operating duties unassisted.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and test all types of electrical and/or mechanical apparatus, including re-closers, transformers, regulators, control equipment, relays, line and protective relaying, and other substation and distribution equipment.
Work under supervision on or in an adjacent to in energized equipment in accordance with safety standards.
Obtain a general knowledge of substation and distribution equipment and work with the tools, equipment, and instruments of the trade.
Prepare such records as may be necessary and become familiar with NASC equipment, switching procedures, and operation of substation equipment.
Read and interpret prints, sketches, and electrical diagrams associated with NASC and substation equipment.
Troubleshoot controls and alarms on NASC, substation, and distribution equipment.
Perform all related NASC facility repairs and related environmental requirements.
Perform all related duties pertaining to NASC Hazardous Waste License.
Clean up oil spills with related record keeping.
Become familiar with the company's operating standards, policies, safety instructions, regulations, and directives pertaining to the assignments.
Perform on-call duties for the purpose of oil spill response and clean-up.
Assist in the practical training of other employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.