Substation Welder

Pike Corporation•Creedmoor, TX

32d•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. Preferred Experience/Qualifications: Experience operating equipment (skid steers, excavator, man lift, fork lift). Commercial Drivers License Prior substation construction experience Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle to feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions. Competencies: Emphasis on Safety Self-Motivated Team-Oriented Customer Oriented Trust worthy Commitment Professionalism through unwavering Reliability and Punctuality Good appearance and attitudes High Productivity work ethics Interpersonal and communication skills Receptive to constructive instruction/coaching Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled VA Approved Apprenticeship Program – GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

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
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
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
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
Capable of following Company safety rules and policies