Substation Apprentice (Local 57) - Salt Lake City, UT - #114255
Pacificorp
A leading energy company focused on providing reliable power to customers across the western U.S.
Assist journeymen in operating, constructing, maintaining substations and related equipment.
8 days ago ago
$42 - $42
Entry-level
Full Time
Salt Lake City, UT
Field
Company Size
8,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electric power generation
Power transmission and distribution
Energy efficiency programs
Demand response
Supplier engagement
Request for proposals
Grid modernization
Renewable energy (wind & solar)
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Renewable Energy
Hydro
Wind
Solar
Geothermal
Natural Gas
Coal
Role
Description
substation maintenance
equipment testing
switching orders
panel installation
hvac maintenance
inspection docs
Install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot, repair, operate, and overhaul all substation apparatus such as generators, circuit breakers, transformers, electric motors, protective devices, capacitor banks, regulators, condensers, pumps, reactors, load tap changers, circuit switchers, motor-operated and manual switches, bus work, wiring, battery banks and chargers, and associated equipment at switch-yards, and substations or power plants if requested.
Operate service, boom, bucket trucks, and cranes. Tow oil, gas, and vacuum trailers, and other mobile equipment used in the maintenance, overhaul, and operation of plants, substations, and switchyards
Perform switching orders for System (Main Grid Ops) or Region Dispatchers, for the transmission and distribution group or the substation group to effect getting clearances and assurances to work on or maintain substation apparatus
Prepare reports and maintain records, such as work orders - notifications, mileage, timesheets, weekly activity, overhaul records and reports, inspections, equipment maintenance records.
Install and maintain station service auto transfer panels, emergency generator instrumentation and controls. Assist in the installation of protective relaying or metering equipment. Install conduit, and pull wire or cable as necessary.
Use special equipment to test, maintain, or troubleshoot apparatus such as take oil samples (DGA and quality), Hydran, oil processing, power factor testing, ground grid, TTR, high pot, breaker timing, infrared camera, etc.
Install, maintain and repair lighting, security systems, air conditioning, and heating systems. Maintain emergency power units when requested
Work from blueprints, instruction manuals, schematics, and manufacturer's bulletins, to install, layout, repair, and/or maintain all electrical or mechanical systems as it pertains to apparatus equipment.
Perform welding and operate shop equipment such as, drill presses, grinders, saws, and torches in the repair of, manufacture, or maintenance of equipment and apparatus
Use high voltage proximity meters, high voltage amprobes, cordless phasing sets or power factor sets. Open or close cutout devices for station service transformers or similar equipment. Lift or apply hot tips as necessary to accomplish this work on station service transformers or station cap banks.
Perform all substation inspections and documentation activities that accompany these duties for all substation equipment.
Requirements
cdl
njatc test
electrical theory
high school
confined spaces
substation work
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work inside substation apparatus.
Must have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL.
Must have completed the NJATC Electrical Aptitude Test with a test score of 5+.
Must be able to work at heights.
Physical requirements may include working in confined spaces and in elevated work areas such as heights from ladders, structures, scaffolds, buckets and boom trucks.
Proof of electrical theory training with a "B" or better grade through an accredited institution that offers classes such as the following at SLCC: (AC and DC Essentials (EET-1140) Power and Motors (EET-2120) Industrial Controls (EET -2170)Courses taken at other institutions will be mutually approved on a case by case basis. Electrically qualified journeyman whose qualifications can be verified through documentation and/or assessment will meet the course with requirement outlined above.
High School Diploma, GED, or proof of equivalent.
Must have completed electrical theory training, which includes AC & DC circuit power, motors and industrial controls.
Benefits
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Security clearance
offers contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screening, including for marijuana.
Company
Overview
Delivers electric power to customers in the western United States.
Operates a diverse portfolio of energy sources, including coal, natural gas, and renewable energy like wind and solar.
Has a history spanning over a century, becoming a key provider of sustainable and reliable energy across several states.
Continues to lead in advancing clean energy projects, modernizing infrastructure, and meeting the growing demand for renewable power.
Serves a vast service area spanning six states, ensuring its role as a vital backbone to local communities, businesses, and industries.
Remains committed to balancing customer needs with environmental goals, focusing on innovative energy solutions.
Is involved in several large-scale renewable energy projects, cementing its role in shaping the future of energy.
Culture + Values
Innovation
Reliability
Sustainability
Maintaining the highest levels of ethics and personal integrity
Environment + Sustainability
Net-zero by 2050
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target
Commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, aiming to significantly reduce environmental impact.
20,000 MW by 2032
Wind and Solar Expansion
Planned quadrupling of wind and solar capacity to 20,000 megawatts by 2032 to accelerate clean energy generation.
56% renewables by 2040
Coal Plant Conversion
Conversion of coal plants to natural gas and increasing renewable energy source contribution to 56% by 2040.
46,000 acres protected
Wildlife Habitat Conservation
Conservation efforts to protect 46,000 acres of land for wildlife, enhancing ecological preservation.
Wind expansion: 2,267 MW new by 2030 and 3,782 MW by 2045
Battery storage: 1,634 MW of 4‑hr and 605 MW of 100‑hr by 2032; total 7,524 MW by 2045
Coal generation: plan to keep only 3 of 22 coal plants beyond 2040
Inclusion & Diversity
Committed to inclusive procurement: engage minority‑, women‑, disabled‑veteran‑, LGBT‑ and small‑business suppliers
Employees must include diverse suppliers based on performance, price and quality
Encourage prime contractors to subcontract with diverse suppliers
Supplier diversity goals: actively seek qualified MWDVLGBTESB suppliers; support their development via instruction and mentoring