3611 - Substation Helper 2

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Waggaman, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Overland Contracting Inc., a Black & Veatch company, is hiring a Substation Helper 2 to assist journeymen with planning, laying out, installing, testing, and repairing substation construction work in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role supports substation construction across high- and low-voltage systems and involves hands-on use of tools and equipment, installation of electrical and control components, and participation in field testing and inspection. The position is full-time and is classified as craft (non-union). Relocation is not available. The successful candidate works closely with journeymen, other crafts, and the work team to complete quality work and support safe jobsite operations. Safety is a core responsibility: employees participate in planning and safety discussions, follow lockout/tagout and site procedures, report hazards and incidents, and use stop-work authority when needed. The role includes on-the-job training and mentoring opportunities. Work takes place at a typical construction site, including energized substations and outdoor settings. The job requires physical labor for shifts of up to 12 hours, work in cramped or awkward spaces, exposure to temperature extremes and inclement weather, and climbing on steel frameworks, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds. Candidates must be able to meet pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background, drug, and motor vehicle record checks.

Requirements

At least one year of experience working on substations, as an electrician, or in a similar craft as a helper, or a combination of work experience and training.
Working 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 specified on 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 complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds, repetitive movement, climbing and balancing, and working shifts of up to 12 hours doing hard physical labor.

Nice To Haves

NCCER Construction Craft Laborer, NCCER Core Curriculum, or equivalent Craft Training Program.

Responsibilities

Assist journeymen with planning, laying out, installing, testing, and repairing substation construction work according to plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
Use hand and power tools to measure, cut, assemble, and install electrical conduits, cable, and duct banks.
Hand-dig ditches and holes.
Install control and distribution apparatus, including switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels; install grounding leads and pull wire through conduit.
Work with high- and low-voltage systems.
Assist with circuit continuity testing using instruments such as an ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
Rig and set large high-voltage equipment, hang protective grounds, and lay out, make up, and install wire jumpers.
As applicable, use equipment to excavate foundations, install ground grids, spread rock, and operate a man lift in tight areas within an energized substation.
Install other related items in accordance with applicable plans and specifications.
Participate in safety processes, pre-job planning, and safety discussions; identify and mitigate hazards, follow lockout/tagout procedures, report accidents and near misses, and use stop-work authority when needed.
Attend site-specific training and follow the procedures covered in training, established safety rules, and jobsite policies; maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Communicate effectively, listen to and respond to coworkers’ suggestions and safety concerns, and coordinate work with other crafts and coworkers.
Participate in on-the-job training and mentoring opportunities.
Produce work that meets the requirements of plans, specifications, and industry standards; learn to read plans and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
Assist journeymen with work layout and learn to perform layout independently; assist with planning, installation, and repair of assigned systems.
Observe installed equipment and systems for hazards or a need for adjustment, relocation, or replacement; report hazards and take corrective action as needed under supervision.
Examine field conditions, identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures, and report issues to supervision.
If certified to operate equipment, operate and maintain construction equipment correctly, keep it in good working order, and complete daily equipment inspections.
Perform other actions necessary to accomplish the principal duties and accountabilities.