Substation Electrician Apprentice III
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Substation Electrician Apprentice III performs experienced-level construction, operations, and maintenance tasks involving electric substations and transmission facilities. This work includes distribution and transmission breakers and apparatus, power transformers, control systems, structures, substation properties, and transmission rights of way. The role responds to substation trouble calls during and after normal business hours and in all weather conditions. The apprentice is expected to use independent critical thinking, sound judgment, and responsible decision-making to perform routine and abnormal work safely and efficiently. The position also develops skills and knowledge that contribute to the team’s capabilities and performs delegated duties normally assigned to senior team members when they are absent. The apprentice is expected to complete training and demonstrate competency in the skills established for Level III of NBU’s Substation Apprenticeship Program after 12 months, but no later than 18 months. Minimum qualifications are non-negotiable.
Responsibilities
- Perform experienced-level construction, operations, and maintenance tasks involving electric substations and transmission facilities.
- Work with distribution and transmission breakers and apparatus, power transformers, control systems, structures, substation properties, and transmission rights of way.
- Respond to substation trouble calls during and after normal business hours in all weather conditions.
- Use independent critical thinking, sound judgment, and responsible decision-making to carry out routine and abnormal work safely and efficiently.
- Develop skills and knowledge that contribute to the overall team’s capability.
- Perform delegated duties normally assigned to senior team members in their absence.
- Complete Level III apprenticeship training and demonstrate competency within 12 to 18 months.
- Demonstrate safe driving habits and maintain a clean driving record.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
