Position Summary
The Journeyman, under general supervision, will lead and perform experienced level tasks in installation, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical service lines.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Must reside within a thirty-minute response time of the NBU Service Center as measured by an internet mapping tool
• Demonstrate the ability to read and understand maps and drawings
• Demonstrate the ability to locate and identify underground utilities
• Perform hole digging, excavation, pole sets and installations
• Install and maintain overhead, underground and substation equipment
• Understanding of all NBU and APPA Safety guidelines resulting in ability to work on energized and de-energized conductors and equipment.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot primary and secondary conductors
• Ability to perform Distribution circuit switching
• Responsible for tree trimming and vegetation management
• Installation and maintenance of self-contained and instrument metering equipment
• Required to be on call and available for after hours, holidays, and weekend work hours when needed.
• Patrols lines and identifies, repairs, and or replaces defective equipment, and corrects any unsafe conditions.
• Able to demonstrate and act accordingly with NBU Core Values
• Appropriately handle confidential information and act within the practices of NBU's Handbook.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• Ability to identify hazards when responding to trouble calls.
• Ability to locate faults and electrical issues
• Knowledge of Source Controls and Electrical Equipment: Sub Station Breakers, Oil Circuit Re-closures, Capacitor banks, Transformer Banks, and Fuses
Additional Duties
• Responsible for effective communications with NBU employees, customers, and vendors
• Assist, communicate, and cooperate with other divisions within NBU
• Mentor and direct Apprentices with on the job training and leadership qualities that reflect NBU's Core Values.
• Supervise crew in absence of supervisor or Lead Journeyman
• Responsible for accurate and timely documentation for work orders, purchase orders, and other information as assigned
General Responsibilities
• Be punctual and on time; leave schedule should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines
• Adhere to NBU safety guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, office, field site and vehicle as applicable
• Develop & maintain effective customer service skills for communications with co-workers, customers and the public in general
• Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents
• Adhere to NBU policies and procedures
• Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Integrity, Stewardship, Team, Culture and Safety
• Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures
Formal Education And Work Experience Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained: High School Diploma/GED
Work Experience Time Frame: Five Years or More Field of Study: General Studies
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Certification And Licensures Requirements
• Successful completion of a pole climbing course is required. - Class ‘A’ Texas Commercial Driver’s License is required. - DOL Certification - Must reside within a forty five minute response time of the NBU Service Center as measured by an internet mapping tool