U.C.&M Mechanic 1/C Apprentice Acceptable

Iberdrola • Vestal, NY

37d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs any work required for the construction and maintenance of all types of dead or energized conductors, structures, plants, and equipment employed in the production and distribution of electrical energy. This includes installing, testing, removing, or replacing various electrical equipment such as motors, generators, transformers, circuit breakers, and relays. The role also involves working with hydro station equipment, underground and overhead systems, cable splicing, insulating, welding, and concrete work. Additionally, the position requires performing other related or less skilled work as directed, and potentially directing the work of others. If supervising three or more other employees for a period of four hours or more, the individual may receive a substitution bonus or be temporarily upgraded to Chief UC&M Man.

Requirements

• At least three years' experience as Utility Construction and Maintenance Man-Second Class, or its equivalent, as determined by appropriate tests.
• Ability to perform semi-routine operations of considerable complexity and variety where standard methods of procedures are available.
• Equivalent of Associates’ Degree in Applied Science in Electrical Technology or a related field from a degree program approved by the company or by achieving a passing score on a test designed by the company or a provider approved by the company.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Thorough familiarity with Company Electrical and Mechanical Tagging Rules.
• Thorough familiarity with this company's Safety Rules and approved methods of resuscitation, on or off the ground, and ability to render practical First Aid.
• Ability to qualify for automobile operator's license.

Responsibilities

• Installing, testing, removing or replacing motors, generators, rotaries, rectifiers batteries, transformers, regulators, reactors, circuit breakers, disconnecting switches, instruments, relays, lighting equipment, lightning arresters, and other allied equipment with control apparatus.
• Testing, operating, repairing or replacing penstocks, spillways, raceways, headgates, dams, water turbines and other similar types of hydro station equipment and apparatus.
• Installing, removing or replacing underground and overhead systems, including cable splicing, insulating, oil testing, welding, minor plumbing for air, oil, water, or steam, driving truck, operating winch, painting, excavating, making and placing forms for concrete work, etc.
• Installing, removing or replacing lighting systems apparatus, in streets, yards, or buildings.
• Performing other related or less skilled work as directed.
• Directing the work of others assisting him.
• Receiving a substitution bonus or being temporarily upgraded to Chief UC&M Man if supervising three or more other employees for a period of four hours or more.

Benefits

• Fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable to use the online tool to search for or apply for jobs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree