Apprentice Electrician T&D

Date: Apr 10, 2025

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77034

Company: CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

This position assists with the reliable repair, maintenance, and fabrication of equipment and/or components in support of Electric and Gas Utility infrastructure. Shops Apprentices, Journeyman, and Head Electricians provide a supporting role to the core areas within CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric. Electricians will comply with all safety rules and policies while performing assigned tasks. Supervisor and Head Electricians will supervise and direct assignments to the Electrician and Apprentice Electrician with respect to Company policies and procedures, as well as job specifications and regulatory standards. Electricians have the opportunity to apply for a Head Journeyman Electrician Level position as those positions become open. Apprentice Electricians have the opportunity to advance to an Electrician level position after successful completion of the Shop Services Apprentice Training.

Essential Functions

Work as directed to troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct electrical and/or electronic controlled equipment troubles, perform skilled electrical-mechanical repair work on plant equipment, outlets, and panels. Assist to troubleshoot and repair SCADA equipment utilized in the Electric utility industry.

Inspect, repair, and maintain electrical and/or electro-mechanical operating and control systems, equipment, and fixtures, including instrumentation

Assist with inspection, repair, and/or installation of equipment such as generators, transformers, breakers, switchgear, motors, and auxiliary electrical equipment, freeze protection, cabling, and power feeds.

Follow safety practices for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public in accordance with the company safety manual.

Perform metal fabrication and/or welding construction of specialized equipment and/or components used in the electric and gas utility industry.

Understand and implement personal and company safety measures by wearing specialized goggles, helmets, and gloves.

Requires the ability review blueprints, drawings and other specification papers before starting work on a fabrication process and during the steps to ensure accurate completion.

Calibrations of electrical or electronic equipment and instruments to collect and analyze data for reporting.

Repair, test, and troubleshoot electronic, analog, and digital equipment like oscilloscopes, power supplies, and microprocessors.

Operation of test equipment such as voltmeters, meggers, amp meters, and high potential test/repair equipment.

Education Description

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronics, Electrical, or related discipline

Experience

Minimum 3 years direct exposure to electric maintenance, electronic communications, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and/or preventive maintenance work.

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Start Date: 04/10/2025

Posting End Date: 04/17/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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