Substation Welder

Pike Corporation•Creedmoor, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: Primary job function will be to weld conductor for electrical substation construction and maintenance, to include measuring, fabricating, welding and installing aluminum pipe, aluminum cable into solid aluminum terminal pads, as well as aluminum angle on occasion. Will require working outdoors and at times working at heights out of a man lift. This is a traveling position and the work schedule generally goes beyond a standard 40 hour week. Essential Functions: Aluminum MIG welding (able to certify 6G). Measuring, making deductions for fittings, cutting and fabricating material. Read and understand drawings associated with scope of work. Work as a member of a crew. There are times when there is no welding work, and you will work on other task associated with substation construction. Minimum Requirements: Responsible for maintaining Company vehicles, test equipment and tools in good working conditions. Able to perform rigorous physical labor. Capable of working at heights up to 125 feet above ground. Must possess or be capable of obtaining a Commercial Drivers’ License within 6 months. Must supply own personal hand tools required by the company for this work. Must supply own safety toed work boots. Must be capable of lifting in excess of 50 lbs. Capable of working in confined spaces/areas. Able to work independently or with others. Capable of or learning to operate various types of heavy equipment: Bucket , derrick and boom trucks Backhoes, excavators and skid steer loaders Articulating Man-lifts Pressure Diggers Trenchers Track Crawler Loader/Backhoe Rough Terrain Telescopic Forklifts Willing to work over-time or long hours during emergency conditions and/or when requested. Schedules can change frequently and with short notice. 90% Travel Required Capable of following Company safety rules and policies. Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Requirements

Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Capable of working at heights up to 125 feet above ground.
Must possess or be capable of obtaining a Commercial Drivers’ License within 6 months.
Must supply own personal hand tools required by the company for this work.
Must supply own safety toed work boots.
Must be capable of lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
Capable of working in confined spaces/areas.
Able to work independently or with others.
Capable of or learning to operate various types of heavy equipment: Bucket , derrick and boom trucks, Backhoes, excavators and skid steer loaders, Articulating Man-lifts, Pressure Diggers, Trenchers, Track Crawler Loader/Backhoe, Rough Terrain Telescopic Forklifts
Willing to work over-time or long hours during emergency conditions and/or when requested. Schedules can change frequently and with short notice.
90% Travel Required
Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating equipment (skid steers, excavator, man lift, fork lift).
Commercial Drivers License
Prior substation construction experience

Responsibilities

Aluminum MIG welding (able to certify 6G).
Measuring, making deductions for fittings, cutting and fabricating material.
Read and understand drawings associated with scope of work.
Work as a member of a crew. There are times when there is no welding work, and you will work on other task associated with substation construction.
Responsible for maintaining Company vehicles, test equipment and tools in good working conditions.
Capable of following Company safety rules and policies.