3948 - Substation - Leadman

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Wilmer, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves working directly with a Foreman to learn and execute the planning, layout, installation, testing, repair, or maintenance of high voltage substation wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, forms, rebar, embeds and anchor bolts, equipment, and control systems in generating stations and substations. The position also includes learning to plan and coordinate the efforts of craft workers under supervision, motivating them to achieve work safely, correctly, and efficiently.

Requirements

Must have working experience as a Substation Journeyman or equivalent combination of education and experience in an industrial construction setting.
Strong working knowledge of the project specifications and high voltage electrical and civil industry standards.
Must have working knowledge of electrical substation components, fabrication and erection of forms with thorough knowledge of steel framed forms (i.e. Symons).
Must have working knowledge of fabrication and placement of rebar including proper tying techniques.
Must have working knowledge of placing, finishing and sealing concrete.
Must have working knowledge of the construction, testing, maintenance, and repair of substations.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Must have all necessary tools (see Substation Tool List).
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

One or more of the following certifications: NCCER Electrician, NCCER Carpenter, NCCER Concrete Finisher, NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations, NCCER Rigging.
For Crane Operations, an OSHA approved certification is required (e.g., NCCCO or CIC Certification).

Responsibilities

Perform all of the principal duties and accountabilities of craft workers under his/her supervision.
Lead and support all safety related processes and programs as requested.
Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries.
Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional.
Use stop work authority if needed until an issue is resolved.
Learn to create and execute a one-week schedule.
Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested.
Review crew's timecards for correct hours and activity designation.
Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor.
Participate in investigation process as needed.
Learn to lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning in the appropriate format.
Identify safety hazards and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or mitigate hazards.
Assure all crew members understand, participate, and sign all pre-job safety planning tools at the start and end of shift.
Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices.
Understand, support, implement, and follow lockout/tag out procedures.
Attend site-specific training and assure all procedures are followed as outlined in training.
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Use effective verbal and written communication skills.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
Listen to other co-workers and supervisor's suggestions, concerns and recommendations, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate.
Report information to Foreman.
Coordinate and communicate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job.
Provide on-the-job training to individuals under his/her supervision.
Train/teach safety practices, policies and procedures related to an employee's assigned tasks.
Receive training on administrative duties which include filling out daily reports, material requisitions, coordinating equipment and suppliers etc.
Perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of assigned work.
Plan and communicate with supervisor to assure that an adequate supply of tools, materials and equipment are available.
Gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and the related parts of the project.
Develop a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications and schedule as they relate to that portion of the work assigned.