Journeyman Lineman

BP&L Electrical Division is seeking a Journeyman Lineman to install, repair, and maintain overhead and underground electrical power lines with experience in oil and gas Industries. We are looking for a dedicated, safety-conscious professional with a strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality, efficient, and reliable service.

Responsibilities:

• String, splice, transfer, and sag wire in both energized and de-energized circuits.
• Connect wires and transformers according to specifications or directions.
• Modify power lines by adding or removing wire using various splices, connectors, sleeves, or clamps.
• Work at heights on poles or steel towers using climbers, safety belts, man-lift equipment, or boom trucks.
• Utilize underground locating and fault-finding equipment to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Route or re-route power lines around existing structures, often working in proximity to energized lines.
• Select and use hot line tools and protective gear, including rubber gloves, line hoses, mechanical jumpers, fiber guards, and blankets.
• Install, remove, transfer, maintain, and repair overhead and underground equipment, such as:
• Cross arms, pins, insulators, transformers, and switch racks.
• Cut-outs, disconnect switches, circuit breakers, and self-contained meters.
• Perform line switching and sensationalizing as needed.
• Conduct emergency repairs, phase and connect circuits under load, and balance feeders.
• Inspect lines, poles, and equipment for damage or wear and report any deficiencies.
• Assist with pole setting and replacement, including carrying poles, digging holes, and erecting steel towers.
• Train apprentices and crew members in power line maintenance and construction.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues on company and customer equipment.
• Climb ladders, poles, and towers daily and work at heights exceeding 10 feet (e.g., in bucket or platform trucks).
• Operate boom trucks, bucket trucks, and other heavy equipment requiring a valid Texas CDL.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Journeyman Lineman License (Required)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) (Required)
• Ability to pass a drug test (Required)
• Minimum of 3 year of experience preferred
• Open availability and willingness to travel (Work may require standby, pre-arranged, or call-out duty)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and meet all physical demands of the position
• Must Be in the Permian Basin

Benefits:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Equal employment opportunity” We hire, train, promote, and compensate employees based on professional competence and potential, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Join BP&L Electrical Division and be part of a team that values safety, professionalism, and excellence. Apply today!