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.

• 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:

• 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

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