Substation Electrician II (On-Site)
About The Position
LCRA is looking for a Substation Electrician to join our team! As a part of our maintenance team, you will maintain the critical infrastructure of the Georgetown District, including job sites in Cedar Park, Georgetown, Lakeway and Leander. We're 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. You will work with a skilled team and receive valuable training through on-the-job experiences, as well as set training curriculum. 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 prepare summary of test results in reports. - 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 and transport heavy equipment (e.g., backhoe, dump truck, small excavator and large excavator) in performing repair and maintenance tasks. - Perform low-voltage and high-voltage switching according to standard procedures and in coordination with System Operations. - Perform work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various locations (substations, power plants, etc.) as scheduled.
Requirements
- One 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 driver’s license
Responsibilities
- 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 prepare summary of test results in reports.
- 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 and transport heavy equipment (e.g., backhoe, dump truck, small excavator and large excavator) in performing repair and maintenance tasks.
- Perform low-voltage and high-voltage switching according to standard procedures and in coordination with System Operations.
- Perform work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various locations (substations, power plants, etc.) as scheduled.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
