Substation Electrician IV - Heavy Maintenance (On-Site)
Substation Electrician IV - Heavy Maintenance (On-Site)
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Job Description
LCRA is looking for a Transmission Substation Electrician to join our team! As a part of our maintenance team you will maintain the critical infrastructure of the Central district. Were looking for a self-motivated and energetic person to perform electrical work in high voltage substations including maintenance inspection repair testing adjusting installation and /or removal of transmission distribution equipment. This position requires knowledge and experience in the field but is still building higher-level knowledge and skills. If you are looking to join an extraordinary company with amazing benefits and training that provides for the local community then we want you to apply. Join us in our mission to enhance the lives of Central Texans!
You will be trusted to:
- Install maintain remove inspect test and repair electric motors generators electrical circuit breakers condensers transformers switches communication systems and electrical and electronic control equipment and wiring.
- Locate and repair failures in electrical and electronic circuits and equipment; install test apparatus on all electrical equipment. Implement solutions to electrical and electronic control system problems.
- Perform maintenance repair and operational / diagnostic tests as required on all power apparatus in substations power plants or other installations. Record test results. Develop and prepares summary of test results in reports.
- Install and maintain lighting and other types of electrical equipment at power plants communications facilities substations pump houses dams and other locations.
- Read/interpret blueprints and drawings consults manuals parts lists etc. to assist in performing work. Keep drawings and schematics up to date and accurate.
- Operate handheld manual tools and power tools in performing electrical tasks.
- Operate and transport heavy equipment (e.g. backhoe dump truck small excavator and large excavator) and aerial bucket equipment (e.g. man lifts jib lifts and bucket trucks) and cranes (e.g. mobile cranes and facility cranes).
- Perform work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various locations (substations power plants etc.) as scheduled.
You qualify with:
- Three or more years of experience in maintenance and/or construction of electrical power transmission distribution substation and control equipment and/or other types of electrical equipment including experience reading blueprints. A degree(s) in electrical power theory electronics instrumentation controls industrial maintenance or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Class A Texas commercial drivers license
You are a great fit with:
- Previous experience working for a utility or in the energy industry
You gain:
- Competitive salary & medical dental vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off including time for vacation sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
-Extensive learning & development programs
And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need job requirement and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion gender identity national origin age disability sexual orientation genetic information or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources or email . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Employment Type
Full-Time
