Substation Electrician Apprentice IV

New Braunfels Utilities•New Braunfels, TX
•$0 - $42

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, performs experienced-level construction, operations, and maintenance tasks involving electric substations and transmission facilities. Work includes distribution and transmission breakers and apparatus, power transformers, control systems, structures, substation properties, and transmission rights of way. Responds to substation trouble calls during and after normal business hours and in all weather conditions. The role requires safe driving, independent critical thinking, sound judgment, and responsible decision-making to carry out routine and abnormal work safely and efficiently. The apprentice contributes skills and knowledge to the team's overall capability and performs delegated duties normally assigned to senior team members when they are absent. The employee is expected to complete training and demonstrate competency in the skills established for Level IV of NBU's Substation Apprenticeship Program after 12 months and within no more than 18 months. Minimum qualifications are non-negotiable.

Requirements

  • Minimum qualifications are non-negotiable.
  • Demonstrated safe driving habits and a clean driving record.
  • Ability to exercise independent critical thinking, sound judgment, and responsible decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Perform construction, operations, and maintenance tasks for electric substations and transmission facilities.
  • Work on 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, including in all weather conditions.
  • Demonstrate safe driving habits and maintain a clean driving record.
  • Use independent critical thinking, sound judgment, and responsible decision-making to complete routine and abnormal work safely and efficiently.
  • Develop skills and knowledge that contribute to the team's overall capability.
  • Perform delegated duties normally assigned to senior team members in their absence.
  • Complete Level IV apprenticeship training and demonstrate competency within 12 to 18 months.
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