Substation Apprentice
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor / Trades, Field/Service Technician
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About Us
Welcome to United Utility, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, headquartered in New Orleans, LA. We provide innovative power infrastructure solutions and serve as the parent company to leading utility service contractors. Our core values are Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. We craft power delivery solutions built safe, engineered smart, and driven by customer demand, fueling communities with reliable energy.
About The Role
The Substation Apprentice will perform construction, modification, installation, maintenance, and refit of substation components, including transformers, breakers, relay panels, and bus assemblies.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform installation of all substation equipment
- Follow instructions from foreman/leadman
- Work from aerial lifts or platforms
- Have a mechanical background relevant to construction
- Read and understand manuals and blueprints
- Willingness to learn and accept responsibility
- Be prepared and fit for duty daily
- Work in extreme weather conditions
- Work effectively in a team
- Communicate effectively at all levels
Work Environment
Frequent exposure to fumes, airborne particles, mechanical parts, and vibration. Work occurs in extreme weather and noisy construction sites.
Physical Demands
Requires physical strength to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, balance, and perform strenuous labor in adverse conditions. Good manual dexterity and stamina are essential.
Position Type/Hours
Full-time with potential overtime, including emergencies and storms. Out-of-town travel is common, requiring weekly overnight stays and availability on short notice.
Key Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Class A CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days
Nice-to-Haves
- Technical degrees or higher
- Skills in welding, heavy equipment operation, NCCCO crane certification
- Experience in substation work
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United Utility is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
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