Substation Technician

Description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary:
The Craft – Substation Technician – T&D will be under general supervision and performs the work in the operation, construction, and maintenance of Electrical Substations and Battery Substations.

Requirements:

• General construction of electrical substations.
• Underground and above ground conduit.
• Installs underground grounding systems.
• Installs steel structures, electrical substations, and battery substations.
• Installs MV/HV switches and other electrical equipment.
• Assists in the layout and concrete placement of drilled peers.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Installing ground grid.
• Operating equipment.

Safety:

• Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working.
• Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence.
• Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures.
• Receives job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing.
• Follows technical, quality and safety systems in place and determines appropriate action.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED Required.
• 1 year working on electrical substations preferred.
• Or Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License Required.
• Ability to travel 5-15%.
• Site layout.
• Place/finish concrete.
• Install AG/BG conduit.
• Pulling control cable/general knowledge of terminating.
• Erecting steel structures.

Anticipated base salary range: $24.00/hr. - $30.00/hr.

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Per Diem of $100.00 daily to cover lodging, meals and travel during rotation.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting 5-15lbs, stooping, are required.
Occasionally: Carrying 5-15 lbs, gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.
Frequently: Standing is required.
Constantly: Reading, grasping, reaching, vision, repetitive motions, and sitting are required.
The employee is not exposed to vibrations in the working environment.
Rarely exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, or wet in the working environment.
Occasionally exposed to noise and hazards in the working environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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