Wireman - Substation

DDGrid, LLC is a full-service electrical substation utility contractor throughout the Southwest and Southern United States. We are equipped to handle projects of all sizes with 50 years of combined experience in the industry. As one of the leading substation construction contractors we are currently seeking a Wireman for Canyon, Texas. With a continued focus on our Mission Statement, DDGrid continues our journey of being the preferred Substation Utility construction contractor for our clients. We offer excellent compensation and great benefits.  

Our Wireman position will report to the Supervisor of Testing and Commissioning Services.

Responsibilities

• Electrical installation and removal tasks on substation equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation (including wiring relays)
• Oversee and take part in cable/conduit installation, cable preparation, and wiring terminations in an electrical substation and control room/building
• Perform all duties and responsibilities as required for Substation utility work

Essential duties

• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, cable schedules, and wiring diagrams to install/modify substation Protection and Control wiring (including relays) in accordance with engineering design and customer specifications
• Support Protection and Control project installations, alterations, additions and/or repairs while working in the vicinity of energized or in-service equipment as directed by the P&C Lead
• Responsible for reviewing and marking up all project drawings to document progress, field changes, and corrections as applicable
• Identify risks and associated mitigation techniques on utility systems and equipment
• Develop a Site Risk Assessment to document all high-risk construction and commissioning activities and to formalize the processes of circuit isolation and restoration in a manner that ensures no unintended operations of station equipment and protection systems and personnel safety
• Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and project completion reports and documentation that includes project progress, issues or problems, recommendations, test results and analyses
• Ensure proper project drawing management and general housekeeping is kept onsite, at all times
• Ensure Working/Field Copy of project drawings updated continuously throughout the project to ensure they accurately reflect the as-left condition of the project at the end of each day
• Promote efficient flow of information and ensure complete and accurate record keeping

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of recent Wireman experience.
• Must maintain a Medical Card certified by a DOT Medical Examiner or have the ability to obtain one within an agreed upon timeframe.
• Subject to random alcohol and drug testing requirements and background checks.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Ability to properly inspect PPE and follow Company safety rules and policies