Substation Tech B - VA

5 Star Electric, LLC • Clay, KY

7d

About The Position

The Substation Tech B Class is an entry-level position requiring two years of substation construction experience or equivalent hours. The primary responsibility is to install, maintain, and repair substation wiring, equipment, and steel and wood structures in accordance with relevant codes. Work may include laying out, forming, and pouring concrete footings and piers. The role may also involve helping ensure crew safety and working with the safety manager to establish safety standards and guidelines. The position reports to the Foreman.

Safety is a primary responsibility. The Foreman conducts daily job briefings and ensures crew members understand the work and potential hazards. The Substation Tech must promptly report incidents and accidents to a supervisor or safety specialist and report near misses and opportunities for improvement.

The work includes construction and repair activities involving substation structures and equipment, electrical components, wiring, conduit, switches, transformers, circuit breakers, high-voltage terminations, and grounding grids. The role may also require operating a skid steer, forklift, or mini excavator. Work is outdoors in diverse terrain and all weather conditions, with frequent travel for training and potential overtime, including storm work. Employees must meet the position’s physical requirements, including prolonged standing or walking and lifting up to 70–100 pounds.

Requirements

• Two years of substation construction experience or equivalent hours.
• High school diploma or equivalent; an apprenticeship is preferred but not required.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license in the state of residence.
• Valid Class A CDL and current medical examiner card.
• Ability to obtain a Certified Crane Operators card.
• Pass criminal and motor vehicle record background checks and a pre-employment drug screen.
• Complete OSHA 10-hour Safety Training within 60 days.
• Successfully complete appropriate knowledge and skills examinations and comply with Safety Performance Standards.
• Ability to work outdoors in diverse terrain and all weather conditions.
• Ability to travel frequently for required training and work potential overtime, including storm work.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Good mechanical and electrical aptitude, communication skills, and knowledge of electrical work; electricity training is helpful.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and tools; machines and tools; arithmetic, algebra, and geometry; and customer service principles.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies for protecting people, data, property, and institutions.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods and lift up to 70–100 pounds.
• Manual dexterity consistent with construction work, including fine hand manipulation for electrical line work.
• Physical ability, sight, strength, and coordination to safely operate a motor vehicle and equipment in all driving conditions.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Apprenticeship.
• Electricity training.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair substation wiring, equipment, and steel and wood structures in accordance with relevant codes.
• Lay out, form, and pour concrete footings and piers.
• Help ensure safety standards for the crew and work with the safety manager on safety standards and guidelines.
• Report incidents and accidents promptly to a supervisor or safety specialist and report near misses and potential improvements.
• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Measure materials and objects for installation or assembly and cut metal components for installation.
• Install substation structure components, including switches, PTs, and CTs.
• Inspect electrical components, including transformers and circuit breakers, and identify electrical problems using testing devices.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand and power tools.
• Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electric Code.
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring or equipment.
• Install and adjust GOAB, MOAB, and hook switches.
• Install substation ground grids and high-voltage terminations.
• Perform other assigned duties, including operating a skid steer, forklift, or mini excavator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED