3610 - Substation Helper 1

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Duncan, OK

About The Position

Assist journeymen in planning, laying out, installing, testing, and repairing substation construction work in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role involves working with electrical conduits, cables, duct banks, control and distribution apparatus, grounding, and high- and low-voltage systems. Helpers support equipment installation and testing, learn to interpret plans and perform layout, and coordinate work with other crafts and coworkers. This is a craft position in a typical construction-site environment. The work is physically demanding and may involve confined or awkward workspaces, temperature extremes, inclement weather, distracting or uncomfortable noise, hazardous equipment, and varying lighting conditions. The position is safety-sensitive and requires active participation in safety procedures, hazard reporting, training, and jobsite policies.

Requirements

Experience working on substations, as an electrician, or in a similar craft as a helper or laborer.
Basic knowledge of substation work and developing knowledge of substation construction, testing, maintenance, and repair.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Must have all necessary tools, as specified in the Substation Helper Tool List.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls according to established procedures.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move through confined or cluttered places and uneven areas, and climb and balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift performing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and outdoor conditions.
Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.

Nice To Haves

NCCER Construction Craft Laborer, NCCER Core Curriculum, or equivalent craft training program.

Responsibilities

Assist journeymen with planning, layout, installation, testing, and repair of substation systems and equipment.
Use hand and power tools to measure, cut, assemble, and install electrical conduits, cables, and duct banks.
Hand-dig ditches and holes.
Install control and distribution apparatus, grounding leads, and pull wire through conduit.
Work with high- and low-voltage systems; help test circuit continuity and component safety using testing instruments.
Rig and set high-voltage equipment, hang protective grounds, and lay out, make up, and install wire jumpers.
Assist with excavation for foundations, ground-grid layout and installation, rock spreading, and operation of a man lift in energized substations, as applicable.
Install other related items according to plans and specifications.
Participate in safety processes, pre-job planning, safety discussions, and site-specific training; follow safety rules and lockout/tagout procedures.
Watch for and report hazards, accidents, and near misses; use stop-work authority when needed and participate in investigations as requested.
Communicate effectively, listen to coworkers’ suggestions and safety concerns, and coordinate work with other crafts and coworkers.
Participate in on-the-job training and mentoring opportunities.
Produce quality work that meets plans, specifications, and industry standards; learn to read and understand plans and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
Assist in planning, installation, and repair; help journeymen lay out work and learn to perform layout independently.
Observe installed equipment and systems for hazards or needed adjustments, relocation, or replacement; notify supervision and take corrective action as needed.
Examine field conditions to identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures, and report issues to supervision.
If certified to operate equipment, operate and maintain it correctly, keep it in good working order, and complete daily equipment inspections.
Comply with the Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policies.
Perform other actions necessary to accomplish the principal duties and accountabilities.