Substation Electrician

Electrical Technician

Ability to lead and perform installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry. Proficient in troubleshooting and proactively problem-solving electrical systems.

Position Requirements

• Uses Gaylor Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities
• Understands and complies with Company and job safety requirements (O.S.H.A.)
• Understands and follows lock out tag out procedures
• Acquires and maintains personal hand tools per Company policy
• Certified to operate platform and boom lifts, or able to obtain certification upon hire
• Able to perform work at various heights, up to 90', from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks, roofs, or other designated safe work areas
• Works from all assigned types of mobile elevated work platforms
• Able to accurately bend and install all types of conduit
• Understands use of degrees in bending conduit (i.e. concentric bending)
• Able to use two handed tools/equipment (i.e. cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.)
• Understands and has ability to properly erect pulley systems to lift/move heavy equipment
• Possesses knowledge of and ability to properly give "hand signals" to operators
• Understands various types of switching of branch circuits (i.e. 3-way, 4-way, etc.)
• Possesses knowledge of circuit grounding practices, transformer connections, over-current protection, parallel circuits, fuse/circuit breakers, motors, cable trays and their supports
• Possesses knowledge of effects of soil on underground installations and cables
• Possesses knowledge of trench safety required during installation of underground conductors
• Possesses knowledge of other trades, including concrete, masonry, metals, and wood construction methods
• Possesses skill to accurately plan and install conductors in conduits and raceways
• Possesses knowledge of and ability to accurately install electrical devices and fixtures in a timely manner
• Able to work in restrictive/tight areas (i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, attics, etc.)
• Able to install switchgear and perform the required terminations
• Has experience in terminations/splicing up to and including 600 volts
• Possesses technical knowledge, safety knowledge, and ability to work with live and energized parts
• Leads and assists in all types of wire pulls (i.e. conduit, cable tray, floor ducts, wire way, etc.)
• Understands verbal instructions and heeds safety warnings
• Demonstrates and exhibits proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials
• Reads and understands labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions
• Possesses knowledge of blueprints, shop drawings, ladder logic diagrams, and has ability to visualize completed work prior to installation
• Understands and complies with NEC, state, and local codes
• Understand basic math and can properly read tape measure
• Able to add, subtract, divide, multiply, and accurately use electrical formulas
• Takes pride in craftsmanship

Responsibilities

• Reports to assigned job site location on time, as directed
• Maintains and properly stores tools, materials, and equipment
• Organizes materials and tools to maintain clean and neat work area
• Possesses ability to dig trenches, either by use of hand tools or equipment as necessary
• Mounts and installs assigned hardware (such as conduit, wires, and strapping) as directed
• Accurately identifies colors of wires and conductors
• Plans, schedules, and organizes tasks to meet deadlines
• Accurately interprets electrical construction drawings, terminates cables, installs, and trouble shoots control wiring from schematics
• Completes routine daily inspections of equipment and work areas to verify accurate and timely installations
• Completes and documents regular safety inspections, as assigned
• Accurately and effectively directs and trains Helpers and Apprentices in proper work practices to meet production requirements
• Safely performs assigned tasks with limited supervision

Working Conditions

• May require working in all elements (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) depending on job location and/or time of year
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (port-o-lets)
• Must have required hand tools at all times while at work site (waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.)
• Must be able to work scheduled hours as well as overtime, as required, on short notice
• Must be able to work in noisy environments
• Must be able to remain calm in times of heightened emotional situations
• Must work well with others as a member of a team to complete tasks

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment (i.e., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high visibility vest, safety harness, etc.) when required
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift loads of up to 51 lbs.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
• Ability to climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods of time
• Possess good vision/hearing (normal or corrected)
• Ability to make transition from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and be able to gain access to all levels of building/structure, even if only means of access is by OSHA approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but deemed safe for use
• Ability to work while constantly moving
• Ability to reach and stretch to position equipment, fixtures, etc. while maintaining balance
• Ability to use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and for proper use of power equipment
• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring
• Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits

Education

• High School graduate or equivalency, preferred

Experience

• Accredited Apprenticeship Program completion or six years on the job electrical experience required
• Journeyman License requirement in states, locales, or projects, as required