Substation Helper

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Company: Overland Contracting Inc

Req : 112731

Job Title: 3612 - Substation Helper 3

Location: PJGTCANTO

Business Unit Sector: OCI-BVOPS-CONSTRUCT EXCL CEFS

Opportunity Type: Craft (non-union)

Relocation eligible: No

Full time/Part time: Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Assist journeyman in the planning, lay‑out, installation, testing and repair of all aspects of substation construction in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

• Use appropriate hand (i.e. drill, screwdriver) and power tools (i.e. pipe threader, conduit bender) to properly measure, cut, assemble and install electrical conduits, cable and duct banks. Hand dig ditches and holes. Install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays and circuit‑breaker panels and install grounding leads and pull wire through conduit. Work with high and low voltage systems. Help test continuity of circuits to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
  
  Rig and set large high voltage equipment, hang protective grounds, layout makeup and install wire jumpers, etc. May utilize equipment to excavate for foundations, layout and install ground grid, utilize equipment to spread rock, operate man lift in tight areas in an energized substation. Install all other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications. Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested.
  
  Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised. Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved. Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor;
  
  participate in investigation process as needed. Participate in all pre‑job work planning and safety discussions; identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards. Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. backup alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).
  
  Understand, support, and follow lockout/tag‑out procedures. Attend site‑specific training and assure you follow all procedures as outlined in training. Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment. Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately. Listen to co‑workers suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations, giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate.
  
  Coordinate work with other crafts and co‑workers on the job. Actively participate in on‑the‑job training and mentoring opportunities with co‑workers in your craft when provided. Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards. Learn to read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions. With regard to that portion of the work assigned, assist in planning, installing and/or repair systems in accordance with those plans and specifications.
  
  Assist journeymen in laying out work and learn to perform layout independently. Learn to observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement. Notify supervision of any hazards observed and utilize safety stop work authority as needed. Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered.
  
  Take corrective actions as needed reporting any issues to your supervision. If…