Substation Electrician IV - Construction (On-Site)
About The Position
LCRA is looking for a Substation Electrician to join our team! In this role, you will help build the crucial infrastructure of Central Texas and your workplace will be the extraordinary Texas outdoors. As a member of our construction team, you will have the opportunity to travel across Central Texas to various work sites (with travel accommodations provided). You will work with a skilled team and receive valuable training through on-the-job experiences as well as set training curriculum. If you are looking to join an extraordinary company with amazing benefits and training, that provides for the local community, then we want you to apply. Join us in our mission to enhance the lives of Central Texans! You will be trusted to: - Assist other more experienced personnel with constructing electrical substations. - Assist in the assembly and installation of all substation equipment to make operational. - Assist with layout work using blueprints and other specifications. - Assist in the maintenance and/or building of electrical structures, including high-voltage structures. - Depending upon assigned area, may be required to climb up to heights of 100 feet to perform such duties. - Perform work by traveling with a crew to various locations (substations, power plants, etc.) as scheduled. - Operate handheld manual tools and power tools in performing electrical tasks.
Requirements
- Three or more years of experience in maintenance and/or construction of electrical power, transmission, distribution, substation and control equipment, and/or other types of electrical equipment, including experience reading blueprints.
- A degree(s) in electrical power theory, electronics, instrumentation, controls, industrial maintenance or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Class A Texas commercial driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Substation Construction background.
- Successful experience with project-based work.
- Diverse experience or knowledge of different field utility functions including systems controls and protective relaying, substation equipment maintenance, equipment diagnostics and commissioning, project management, substation engineering or design.
Responsibilities
- Assist other more experienced personnel with constructing electrical substations.
- Assist in the assembly and installation of all substation equipment to make operational.
- Assist with layout work using blueprints and other specifications.
- Assist in the maintenance and/or building of electrical structures, including high-voltage structures.
- Depending upon assigned area, may be required to climb up to heights of 100 feet to perform such duties.
- Perform work by traveling with a crew to various locations (substations, power plants, etc.) as scheduled.
- Operate handheld manual tools and power tools in performing electrical tasks.
Benefits
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
- Extensive learning & development programs
- And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
