Underground Utility Lineman

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. Location: Remote

This position is responsible for the safe repair and rejuvenation of medium to high voltage underground cables using Novinium's patented technology and processes.

Work safely with no electrical contact incidents or personal injuries

Operate TDR waveform and RF locating equipment to perform cable testing and analysis of cable paths, splice locations and neutral corrosion

Place and operate cable injection equipment on de-energized and energized cables in transformers, switchgear, junction boxes and at other cable end points

Prepare cable for injection activities, including electrical craftwork according to quality standards

Inject URD and feeder cables with Novinium patented repair/rejuvenation fluids using sustained and unsustained rejuvenation technologies

Provide field service and set up injection equipment

Switch medium voltage electrical circuits

Write and implement cable switching orders, manage switching contact with circuit owner

Project Management

May coordinate injection and digging activities (competency in excavation)

Maintain rolling stock and equipment

Select Injection Adapters, and cable accessories

Assist Team Leader with job planning, hazard avoidance, and recording daily work records

Operate company vehicles and equipment, including bucket trucks, as required

Customer Relations

Provide positive customer service

Relevant work experience as a Lineman, Class A Lineman, Class B Lineman, First Class Power Lineman, or Cable Splicer with current certification or documentation

Experience with underground line work, including URD, fault location and repair, and switching

Strong Lineman underground craftwork skills, including inline splices, terminations and elbows

Basic computer skills and entry level proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, internet/web)

Understanding of basic construction skills

Strong mechanical skills

Familiarity with URD systems and cables, fault repair and switching

CDL preferred

Passport and ability to travel to Canada preferred

Able and willing to travel on a regular basis

Must conduct digging operations as required

Frequent exposure to seasonal elements

Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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