Electrician Substation Maintenance

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General Job Duties:

* Maintain and/or construct all structures and substation equipment as directed.


* Install and/or maintain substation equipment with the aid of electrical prints and manufacturer's instruction books.


* During installation, periodic maintenance, or callouts, trouble shoot and correct malfunctions of all substation equipment.


* Instruct subordinate personnel in the prescribed company procedures and operations of all equipment.


* Determine procedures and work schedules for the installation.


* Switch and take clearances of all electrical equipment necessary to complete the assigned tasks.



Machines and Equipment Operated as Part of the Job:

* Pickup trucks, material trucks, service trucks, hydraulic and pneumatic tools, portable generator, hand tools, ladders, small hand tools, test instruments, lifting devices, bucket trucks, vacuum pumps, de-gassing trailer, acetylene and arc welding and rigging ability.



Working Conditions:

* Variations in workload: Varies from moderate to extremely strenuous with peak periods of activity during outages.


* Variations in amount required: Extremely close attention to detail on a continual basis.


* Lifting, climbing, shoveling, pulling, stooping and unusual physical positions: i.e., working in elevated positions with body belts and using both hands even though the position may be abnormal.


* Frequent overtime and call outs. Adverse weather conditions are not unusual. Overnight travel required.


* Position typically works 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday.


* The Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST test) is required for this position.



Basic Qualifications: Electrician

* High School Diploma/GED


* Five to seven years (total Substation Department experience) with 3-5 years as a substation electrician or substation lead type role (foreman, supervisor)


* Must possess a state issued class A CDL license with the ability to obtain a Florida class A CDL in 6 months.



Desired Qualifications:

* Mathematical skills sufficient to work basic electrical functions.


* Mechanical and electrical aptitude.


* Experience with switching and tagging requirements.



Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

Main IBEW Florida Union

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Friday, May 24, 2024

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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