Substation Foreman

PacifiCorp•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PacifiCorp is seeking a customer-centric Substation Foreman to support its commitment to customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The role installs, maintains, tests, adjusts, troubleshoots, and repairs substation equipment; operates substation equipment, including switching and grounding; and tests substation apparatus. The foreman helps maintain a safe work environment and may work independently or with others. The position may involve long hours during emergencies and responsibility for tools, test equipment, and vehicles. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation. The position is based in Salt Lake City, in the Power Delivery department, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The hiring range is $65.70. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Requirements

Must have a Class A CDL with no restrictions.
Must possess a Substation Journeyman card.
Must pass the Local 57 Substation Journeyman test before hiring.
Must pass the hands-on test six months after the hire date.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair substation equipment, including transformers, regulators, load tap changers, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, motor-operated and manual switches, bus work, wiring, battery banks and chargers, and substation structures.
Operate substation equipment, including switching and grounding.
Perform tests on substation apparatus, including power factor, transformer turns ratio, megger, ductor, battery load testing, oil sampling, and other analytical tests as assigned.
Maintain and provide a safe working environment by following safety rules and practices, encouraging safe work behaviors, and actively maintaining an accident-free workplace.
Work independently or with others as needed.
Be responsible for tools, test equipment, and vehicles.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with matching and fixed contributions, including Roth and savings options; matching contributions vary for union employees.
Life insurance.
Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
Tuition assistance.
Mass transit pass for employees in the Portland and Salt Lake City offices.
Paid time off, varying by employee type.
Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance.
Paid bereavement leave.
Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing.