Substation Electrician

Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)•Austin, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

LCRA is looking for a Substation Electrician to join their Maintenance team. This role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electric motors and equipment on crucial infrastructure in Central Texas, working at LCRA locations including the Service Center and substations. The position offers opportunities for career advancement through on-the-job training and certification programs. The ideal candidate is highly motivated and a great teammate, suitable for both experienced electricians and those starting their careers, who wish to be part of an organization that sets the standard for excellence as a public utility.

Requirements

One 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.
Class A Texas commercial driver's license

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Locate and repair failures in electrical and electronic circuits and equipment.
Install test apparatus on all electrical equipment and implement solutions to electrical and electronic control system problems.
Install and maintain lighting, and other types of electrical equipment at power plants, communications facilities, substations, pump houses, dams and other locations.
Perform routine preventative maintenance and general upkeep of electrical and electronic equipment and test gear.
Read, interpret and update blueprints and drawings, consult manuals and parts lists to assist in performing work.
Operate handheld manual tools and power tools in performing electrical tasks.