Troubleman I

Puget Sound Energy•Kent, WA

41d•$74 - $77

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE's Electric Operations team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Troubleman I position! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description Safety is the number one priority for Puget Sound Energy. This position requires participation in safety and tailgate meetings, performing safety inspections, identification and reporting of safety incidents and unsafe conditions, obtaining and maintaining required licenses and certifications and participation in emergency response drills. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations. This job is under federal regulation by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screenings that include screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

Requirements

Applicant must be a qualified journeyman lineman from an accredited union or college apprenticeship program with five (5) or more years' experience as a Journeyman Lineman.
Applicant should have experience/background working electrical emergency response as a journeyman lineman.
Must reside within service territory as defined by headquarters bid or within thirty (30) minutes of the headquarters.
Must know the fundamentals of electricity required in metering, service, line construction, maintenance work and have the ability to use tools necessary to do the job, including computer skills and equipment of the trade.
Must know materials used in line and service construction, maintenance, metering work.
Must possess a valid driver's license, as well as have and maintain a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A.
Must be knowledgeable and comply with all Company standards, policies, practices and procedures as well as State and Federal safety regulations as they pertain to the job.
Must have or obtain and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR card.
Must have the ability to interact and communicate effectively with co-workers, as well as Service Providers, Contractors, other utilities, State and Federal agencies and the public.
Must be readily available to respond to outages and emergencies.

Responsibilities

Safely respond to emergency incidents, isolate and secure all electrical hazards
Safely install and repair services, secondaries and primaries
Install, remove and read meters
Refuse and troubleshoot transformers and replace line and transformer fuses
Patrol lines; operate line sectionalizing switches and unattended substations
Take load and voltage readings on transformers, circuits, and respond to "out of service" calls, and restore service
Locate, switch, and safely clear all electrical hazards in distribution systems and report conditions requiring work of line crews
Take switching orders for line clearances
Patrol and switch on transmission systems in planned and trouble events
Participate in meetings and problem solving groups with coworkers and management
Achieve and maintain proficiency in current and new technologies
Direct duties of others as assigned
Train others in department specific to safety, operations, maintenance, and repair procedures
Perform incidental duties as required

Benefits

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP).
For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.
Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.

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