Substation Electrician IV - Construction; On-Site

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Apply now Job No: 500210
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78744
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), On-site, Construction

• Assist other more experienced personnel with constructing electrical substations.
• Assist in the assembly and installation of all substation equipment to make operational.
• Assist with layout work using blueprints and other specifications.
• Assist in the maintenance and/or building of electrical structures, including high-voltage structures.
• Depending upon assigned area, may be required to climb up to heights of 100 feet to perform such duties.
• Perform work by traveling with a crew to various locations (substations, power plants, etc.) as scheduled.
• Operate handheld manual tools and power tools in performing electrical tasks.

• Three or more years of experience in maintenance and/or construction of electrical power, transmission, distribution, substation and control equipment, and/or other types of electrical equipment, including experience reading blueprints.
• A degree(s) in electrical power theory, electronics, instrumentation, controls, industrial maintenance or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Class A Texas commercial driver’s license

• Substation Construction background.
• Successful experience with project-based work.
• Diverse experience or knowledge of different field utility functions including systems controls and protective relaying, substation equipment maintenance, equipment diagnostics and commissioning, project management, substation engineering or design.

• Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness program including wellness incentive

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