Substation Apprentice

PacifiCorp•Hurricane, UT

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the close supervision of a journeyman or foreman, the Substation Apprentice may participate in or perform work to operate, construct, and maintain substations, switchyards, and associated equipment and systems. The role performs electrical, mechanical, or civil work involving the overhaul, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of apparatus and substation property. The position is based in St. George, Utah, and is 100% onsite. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The hiring range is $43.54 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or proof of equivalent.
Must have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at heights and inside substation apparatus.
Completion of electrical theory training covering AC and DC circuit power, motors, and industrial controls.
Proof of electrical theory training with a grade of B or better from an accredited institution, in courses such as AC and DC Essentials, Power and Motors, and Industrial Controls; courses at other institutions require mutual approval on a case-by-case basis. Electrically qualified journeymen whose qualifications are verified through documentation and/or assessment meet this course requirement.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot, repair, operate, and overhaul substation apparatus and associated equipment at switchyards, substations, or power plants when requested.
Perform substation inspections and complete related documentation for equipment.
Install and maintain station-service automatic transfer panels and emergency-generator instrumentation and controls; assist with protective-relaying or metering equipment; install conduit and pull wire or cable as needed.
Use specialized equipment to test, maintain, or troubleshoot apparatus, including equipment for oil sampling and processing, power-factor testing, ground-grid testing, TTR, high-potential testing, breaker timing, and infrared inspection.
Use blueprints, instruction manuals, schematics, and manufacturers’ bulletins to install, lay out, repair, and maintain electrical or mechanical systems related to apparatus equipment.
Weld and operate shop equipment such as drill presses, grinders, saws, and torches to repair, manufacture, or maintain equipment and apparatus.
Install, maintain, and repair lighting, security, air-conditioning, and heating systems; maintain emergency power units when requested.
Operate service, boom, and bucket trucks and cranes; tow oil, gas, and vacuum trailers and other mobile equipment used to maintain, overhaul, and operate plants, substations, and switchyards.
Perform switching orders for System (Main Grid Ops) or Region Dispatchers for transmission and distribution or substation groups to obtain clearances and assurances for work on or maintenance of substation apparatus.
Prepare reports and maintain records, including work orders, notifications, mileage, timesheets, weekly activity, overhaul reports, inspections, and equipment maintenance records.
Use high-voltage proximity meters, high-voltage amprobes, cordless phasing sets, or power-factor sets; open or close cutout devices for station-service transformers or similar equipment; lift or apply hot tips as needed for station-service transformers or station capacitor banks.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with matching contributions and a Roth savings option; contribution details vary for union and nonunion employees.
Life insurance.
Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
Tuition assistance.
Mass transit pass for employees in the Portland and Salt Lake City offices.
Paid time off; amount varies by employee type.
Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Paid bereavement leave.
Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing.