Substation Apprentice (Local 57)

Overview

Assist journeymen in operating, maintaining, and repairing electrical substation equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• switching orders
• equipment installation
• maintenance testing
• welding repairs
• report preparation
• truck operation

Tasks

-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 -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. -Prepare reports and maintain records, such as work orders - notifications, mileage, timesheets, weekly activity, overhaul records and reports, inspections, equipment maintenance records. -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 -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. -Perform all substation inspections and documentation activities that accompany these duties for all substation equipment. -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 -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. -Install, maintain and repair lighting, security systems, air conditioning, and heating systems. Maintain emergency power units when requested

Requirements

• electrical theory
• journeyman
• cdl classa
• high school
• njatc test
• lift 50lb

What You Bring

-Must have completed electrical theory training, which includes AC & DC circuit power, motors and industrial controls. -Proof of electrical theory train ng 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. -Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. -Physical requirements may include working in confined spaces and in elevated work areas such as heights from ladders, structures, scaffolds, buckets and boom trucks. -Must be able to work inside substation ap -High School Diploma, GED, or proof of equivalent. -Must be able to work at heights. -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+.

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About Pacificorp

-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.

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Security Clearance

-offers contingent on successful background check and drug screening, including marijuana.