Substation Electrician

LCEC•North Fort Myers, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Substation Electrician Position Summary: This position is responsible for the installation & maintenance of substation & distribution equipment. The following are essential responsibilities of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 250,000 customers throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida. We employ approximately 475 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States. LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

Requirements

High School or GED equivalent (Required)
Completion of a certified substation apprentice program -or - minimum 4+ years' experience as a journeyman substation electrician. (Required)
Able to meet physical demands of duties. (Required)
This position is required to be on standby and work irregular hours. (Required)
Familiarity with personal computers and e-mail. (Required)
Class A CDL License Valid Florida commercial driver’s license (CDL-Class A), or must obtain within 60 days (Required)

Nice To Haves

Completion of a certified substation apprentice program. (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Responsible for all assignments, directives, schedules and programs as may be assigned by the substation supervisor, coordinator or substation lead electrician.
Perform all phases of substation construction including but not limited to reading and understanding schematic diagrams and construction drawings, construction of foundations, erecting structures, installation of electrical bus, switches, breakers, transformers, voltage regulators, capacitor banks, circuit switchers, AC and DC systems, conduit and cable raceway, ground grid systems, pulling and terminating of cables, installation of control, metering and relay panels, etc.
Perform all phases of substation maintenance work which includes adjusting of switches, checking electrical connections, checking grounds, sampling and testing of oil, service and inspect equipment, AC & DC systems, update substation equipment records, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment, breaker, regulator and transformer electrical testing, gas, hydraulic pneumatic and stored energy systems, reading and understanding wiring diagrams and schematic drawings and national electric code, etc.
Gather information for recording of all electrical equipment serviced, repaired, and electrical tested, painted, etc.
Perform monthly inspections and gather all necessary data for reports and updating records.
Perform switching on equipment at all voltages as directed by system operations in accordance with established LCEC practices.
Responsible for the performance of assigned work in accordance with LCEC standards and practices.
Ensure safety rules and requirements are followed in accordance with the LCEC manual of safe practice.
Experience to work energized equipment with rubber gloves, sleeves and hot sticks.
Work in emergency storm situations (i.e. hurricanes) and work long hours (>12 hours per day) for many continuous days/weeks as needed.
Respond to after-hours work needs and assist with coordinating the emergency repair of the electric system. Respond within the established timeframe to consumer and electric system needs and restore service in a timely manner following an outage.
Maintain effective working relationships with employees & customers at all levels within LCEC. Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner.