Substation Technician II

3 days ago

Houston, TX, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time

Description

The Substation Technician II works as a member of a crew in the performance of tasks associated with the operation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and repair of high voltage substation equipment and controls; power circuit breakers, power transformers, control batteries and chargers, metal-clad switchgear, high voltage busses, fire protection systems, low voltage station service equipment, capacitor banks, and disconnect switches.

Duties:

  • Experience demonstrating skill using basic math skills (such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

  • Read and understand Blueprints with little or no direction.

  • Use of appropriate power tools (i.e., pipe threader, conduit bender etc.) and hand tools (i.e., drill, screwdriver etc.).

  • Properly Measure, cut, assemble, and install electrical conduits, cable, and duct banks.

  • Have the knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets, their location and how to use.

  • Always follow rules of safe conduct.

  • Terminate wire with little or no direction.

  • Set Steel

  • Measure, cut and install jumpers.

  • Set equipment.

  • Measure and cut boss.

  • Install grounding leads and pull wire through conduit.

  • Install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit breakers panels.

  • Work with high and low voltage systems.

  • Help test continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using test instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.

  • Have the knowledge and skills to effectively use oxygen/acetylene flame cutting equipment.

  • Recognize various materials used in the craft and have the working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques.

  • Ability to accurately perform and repair circuit breakers, transformers, tap changers, protective relays.

  • Ability to correctly install, inspects, and maintain substation equipment.

  • Ability to test and troubleshoot substation equipment using appropriate techniques.

  • Ability to safely utilize demolition procedures.

  • Be able to select and safely use appropriate equipment which may include (but are not limited to) manlifts, forklifts, and company trucks to layout and install ground grid, spread rock.

  • Ability to work in small, cramped areas, in variety of weather conditions, and in heights of greater than 20 feet.

  • Understand, support, and follow all guidelines for Lock Out/ Tagout procedures.

Qualifications

  • 4 years of experience working on substations or as an electrician or similar craft as a helper or a combination of work experience and training

  • Working knowledge of the substation field of work.

  • Understand and carry out oral instructions

  • Read and carry out simple written instructions

  • Read and carry out complicated written instructions

  • Work at varying heights

  • Read and interpret detail prints and documents

  • Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals and metrics to calculate surfaces, volumes, weights and measures

  • Operate complex equipment and power tools

  • Operate small equipment and power tools

  • Valid Drivers License required

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Construction Services

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: No

Req ID: 243209

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP N/A

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