Substation Ground Technician - (NextEra)

Pike Corporation•Creedmoor, TX

13d

About The Position

The Substation Ground Technician is an entry-level, non-exempt position involving the construction, maintenance, repair, testing, adjustment, and troubleshooting of substation equipment and systems. The work includes concrete foundations, ground grids and steel erection; high- and low-voltage buswork; switches; control cable terminations; control buildings; conduit and duct banks; capacitor banks; transformers, regulators, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, and other equipment. The technician frequently works with energized high-voltage systems and must take care to protect themselves and others. The position may involve working independently or with others, in confined spaces, at heights, and with construction equipment. Work takes place at various locations, with 90% travel required; travel to another state may be required based on customer demands. Schedules can change frequently and with short notice. Long hours or overtime may be required during emergencies or when requested, including work on weekends and holidays. The technician is responsible for maintaining company vehicles, test equipment, and tools in good working condition. Pike Electric, LLC is a non-union company and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Its VA-approved apprenticeship program offers GI Bill benefits to eligible veterans.

Requirements

Able to perform rigorous physical labor and lift more than 50 pounds.
Capable of climbing and working at heights up to 125 feet above ground.
Capable of working in confined spaces or areas.
Must possess or be capable of obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License within six months.
Must supply personal hand tools required by the company and safety-toed work boots.
Able to work independently or with others.
Capable of or willing to learn operation of various types of heavy equipment.
Willing to work overtime or long hours during emergency conditions or when requested; schedules may change frequently and with short notice.
Willing to work outside the normal schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Capable of following company safety rules and policies.
Demonstrates safety emphasis, self-motivation, teamwork, customer orientation, trustworthiness, reliability, punctuality, professionalism, productivity, interpersonal and communication skills, and receptiveness to constructive instruction and coaching.

Responsibilities

Perform new construction, maintenance, repair, testing, adjustment, and troubleshooting of substation equipment and systems.
Work on concrete foundations, ground grids, steel erection, buswork, switches, cable terminations, control buildings, conduit and duct banks, capacitor banks, transformers, regulators, circuit breakers, and related equipment.
Work safely around energized high-voltage systems to protect themselves and others.
Maintain company vehicles, test equipment, and tools in good working condition.
Operate or learn to operate heavy equipment used for the trade.
Follow company safety rules and policies.
Perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.