Substation Technician (I,II,III)

Substation Technician (I,II,III)Houston, TXJob: CraftPrimary Location: Houston, TXSchedule: Full-timeTravel: Yes, 100 % of the TimeReq ID: DescriptionUnder close supervision, must be willing and able to perform the less difficult tasks and assist others in high and low voltage work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution conductors, structures, substations, underground systems, and related equipment.Promote reliability and performance of electrical distribution systemsInspecting, testing, and maintaining electrical equipment and devices, analyzing and determining the presence of any adverse conditionsDocumenting and reporting test results and taking appropriate corrective actionsRead blueprints and technical diagrams, test and maintain wiring, controls, and power distribution systems, and inspect and test electrical components such as transformers and circuit breakersIdentify electrical problems using various testing devices and repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools, power tools, aerial lifts, and platformsAbility to use standard and/or metric rule to measurePerform transmission and distribution switchingOperate Company's vehicles and equipmentMust be able to travel to different T&D locationsAdjust/time switchesElevated work under 6 ft or 6 ft and higherSpotting and tag liningQualified observerBonding ground grid (crimping)Building switchesConduit, foundation, ground grid, trenway, and manhole installationControl cable terminationsCutting/crimping/installing jumpers (on ground/in air)Disassembly on ground of steel, structures, elec equipmentDemolishing horizontally mounted disconnect switches, A-frame dead ends, below grade conduit, below grade ground grid, bus, steel communication poles, control cable, direct imbed concrete poles, HV equipment, oil, filled equipment, static mast structures, steel monopoles, string bus, vertically mounted disconnect switches, wood pole structures and yard steelDMC crimps for ground grid, HV buss and string bussExcavating with backhoe, mini-excavators and ride on trenchesFlying hook stick switchesGrounding equipmentHanging and taking down TPG's (supervised)Install buss clamps for buss, CAP banks and CCVT's, control house waterfall and equipment lettering, equipment numbers, feeder breakers, HV breakers, HV IPO breakers, LA's, phasing lettering, PT's, SSVT's, steel A-frame dead ends, switches, wave traps and yard steelsManhole installationMaterial inventory managementOperating any fueled equipment (OPP card required)Pulling fiberoptics and interductSpreading yard rockWelding jumpersPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsQualificationsRequirementsMinimum 2 years of verifiable experience performing high voltage (4kV and above) substation technician dutiesMust be able to assess through Burns and McDonnell assessment programAbility and willingness to travel to various company locations and job sitePhysical DemandsAbility to stand, walk, sit, or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, push and pullAbility to use repetitive hand motions and the ability to grasp and operate field tools and equipmentAbility to climb on, in or through equipment in confined spaces and elevated work using fall protection harnessesAbility to work long hours with infrequent days off, night shifts, and in adverse climatesAbility to use respirators or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.Ability to utilize vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusAbility to lift, carry and or move up to 50 poundsAbility to work in an environment with loud noises and vibrations for extended periods of timeAbility to properly wear and/or use Personal Protection EquipmentCognitive RequirementsAbility to seek advice, make decisions, exercise sound judgement, and solve problemsAbility to work under stressful situationsAbility to learn and adopt new processes and technologyPlacement into the appropriate classification is contingent upon successful completion of the knowledge and skills assessment. Candidates must also meet the minimum years of relevant experience required for the corresponding classification. Higher classifications require progressively greater years of relevant experience.This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.EEO/Disabled/Veterans