Apprentice, Substation
Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
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Job Summary
- Safety Always.Our number one core value. The safety of our people projects partners and stakeholders is our priority focus today and always.
- Integrity. We leadby example with humility and courage.
- Accountability.Were passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued supported and empowered to contribute fully.
- Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support yourmental emotional and physical well-being.
- Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University tuition reimbursement and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to creating work environments focused onmutual respect teamwork collaboration and new ideas through meaningful initiatives and training partnerships with Veteran groups to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
- Operate responsibly by managing risk safety and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.
What is the Opportunity
Safer. Faster. Smarter. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is a leading North American utility infrastructure provider with a strong track record delivering safe reliable and innovative solutions across electrical telecommunications pipeline distribution and renewable energy markets. With operations across North America Aecon Utilities supports critical utility infrastructure that powers and keeps communities connected. Guided by our core value of Safety Always we partner with clients to build the infrastructure that powers the future.
Aecon Power Services is a trusted provider of integrated solutions for the transmission and distribution sector delivering safe reliable and high-quality services across North America. With a strong focus on execution excellence innovation and client satisfaction Aecon Power Services supports critical infrastructure projects that power communities and industries.
As a Substation Apprentice you will begin building your career in substation construction by supporting field crews and learning foundational installation practices. Working under the direction of experienced Foremen and Supervisors you will develop core technical skills gain exposure to construction drawings and build knowledge of substation materials and methods. This role is designed for individuals who are eager to learn grow and contribute to safe and efficient project execution.
What Youll Do Here:
- Assist with daily substation construction activities under the direction of experienced crew members
- Begin interpreting Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings and support redlining as directed
- Support installation activities across various substation scopes
- Learn proper use of tools materials and consumables in a construction environment
- Maintain a clean organized and safe work area
- Follow all safety procedures and actively contribute to Aecons safety culture
- Proactively ask questions and seek guidance to build technical knowledge and skills
What You Bring to the Team:
- Minimum of 1 year of substation field experience and a strong interest in developing a long-term career in substation construction.
- Developing exposure to:
- Conduit installation and routing
- Ground grid installation and basic grounding practices
- Precast trench installation and layout
- Cable tray installation
- Structural steel installation support
- Apparatus installation assistance
- Bus work installation support
- Low-voltage cable installation
- Building a foundational understanding of substation materials consumables and tools and are eager to expand your knowledge in the field.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic willingness to learn and the initiative to ask questions and improve your skills.
- Positive attitude strong communication skills and a safety-first mindset.
- Reliable motivated and able to work in a fast-paced physically demanding environment while contributing to team success.
Aecon fostersdiversity inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin age mental or physical disabilities veteran status and all other characteristics protected by law.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.
