Electrician - High-Voltage Substations (Helpers/Apprentice/Journeyman)

$36 - $42 per hour

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About This Role

Work on high-voltage substation projects (35 kV and above) across West Texas. This role hires helpers, apprentices, and journeyman electricians to perform installation, terminations, cable pulling, grounding and other hands-on electrical tasks on energized and de-energized equipment. Travel between project sites is required. Pay is $36-$42/hour depending on level, plus $830/week per diem for eligible workers. If you have substation experience and follow safety procedures around high voltage, this is steady, well-paid field work with frequent travel assignments.

What You'll Do

Install medium- and high-voltage equipment and components at substation sites (35 kV+)

Perform cable pulling, terminations, splicing and secure connections on power cables and bus work

Install grounding systems, bond equipment and verify continuity of protective systems

Read and follow electrical drawings, schematics and work orders on site

Load, unload and rig material and equipment; assist with site setup and breakdown at each project location

Work safely around energized systems, follow lockout/tagout and other safety procedures while coordinating with crew and supervisors

What We're Looking For

Hands-on experience on substation work at 35 kV or higher (helpers/apprentices acceptable with some related experience)

Able to perform cable pulling, terminations, grounding and general electrical installation

Comfortable working around energized high-voltage systems and following strict safety procedures

Able to read technical drawings, wireway and raceway layouts, and follow instructions on site

Willingness to travel across West Texas and work at remote project sites; able to be on multi-day assignments

Qualifications

Valid driver's license and reliable means to travel to project pickup points

Journeyman electrician license (for Journeyman openings) or active enrollment in an electrical apprenticeship (for Apprentice openings)

Experience on 35 kV+ systems and proven record of safe work practices

NFPA 70E and OSHA 10/30 preferred; CPR/First Aid preferred

What We Offer

Pay range $36-$42 per hour based on experience/level

$830 per week per diem for eligible traveling workers

Consistent West Texas project work with travel assignments

Hands-on high-voltage experience to build your resume and skills

Overtime opportunities when project schedules demand

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