New Braunfels Utilities

Substation Electrician Apprentice I

LocationNew Braunfels, TX
Job TypePart-time
Salary$57,120-$57,120

About This Job


Position Summary

The Substation Electrician Apprentice I, under direct supervision, will perform various tasks in construction, operations, and maintenance of electric substation and transmission facilities to include distribution breakers and apparatus, transmission breakers and apparatus, power transformers, control systems, structures, substation properties, and transmission rights of way. Responds during and after normal business hours to all trouble calls relating to Substations in all weather conditions. Demonstrates safe driving habits and maintains a clean driving record. Expected to learn NBU systems and processes in order to execute both routine and abnormal work activities safely and efficiently. The Substation Electrician Apprentice I develops skills and knowledge developing the overall team's capability. The Substation Electrician Apprentice I is expected to complete the training and demonstrate competency in the skills established within Level I of NBU's Substation Apprenticeship Program after 12 months. In the case of extraordinary circumstances, and with Management approval, the Substation Electrician Apprentice I may be granted up to 6 months of additional time to complete this program step. Minimum qualifications are non-negotiable.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities


SUBSTATION AND TRANSMISSION OPERATIONS

Responsible to maintain clean and organized work areas such as:
Service Trucks
Control Houses
Storerooms and work stations
Assist as instructed with
Substation and transmission operations tasks
12.5 kV and 138 kV switching operations
Information gathering activities
Purchasing, storing, receiving, retrieving, and distributing equipment, tools, and supplies
Support NBU staff with tasks related to or collocated with substations and transmission rights of way
Learn about substation design plan sets and technical specifications with guidance from senior substation personnel
Schedule, plan, and successfully complete the training courses and competency demonstrations detailed in Level I of the NBU Substation Apprenticeship program


SUBSTATION AND TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE

Assist as instructed with periodic site and equipment inspections, report findings, and routine maintenance items to ensure proper operation such as:
Change compressed gas cylinders
Equipment maintenance as prescribed by manufacturer
Replace, adjust, and modify equipment and components
Conduct infrared camera inspections and address areas of concern
Power and control wiring repairs
AC and DC power systems and equipment
Assist as instructed with periodic and reactive inspections of transmission lines and rights of way and report findings


SUBSTATION AND TRANSMISSION CONSTRUCTION

Assist as instructed with building, modifying, and enhancing substation and transmission facilities
With guidance from senior substation personnel learn how to ensure safety and quality of construction and capital improvement activities performed on and around NBU facilities by others such as:
Contractors and consultants
NBU staff
LCRA and other utility Personnel
With guidance from senior substation personnel learn how to perform construction project management duties such as:
Review and develop construction project contracts, design drawings, and specifications
Supervise contractors and consultants and inspect their work products
Resolve requests for information and change orders
Resolve material procurements
Review project after completion and report successes, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement


General Responsibilities

Ability to learn new skills, perform those skills consistently, and recall those skills for application after time passes.
Must develop an understanding of operations concepts in order to repeat similar tasks in differing circumstances and environments.
Ability to work
on and near equipment energized at hazardous voltage levels
in confined spaces and at hazardous heights
Ability to read, write, and understand verbal and written communications in English
Ability to understand design plan sets and technical specifications
Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials in hazardous environments and across uneven ground
Ability to distinguish colors accurately
Maintain regular attendance; 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 and administrative policies, procedures, and practices at all times and in all situations
Ensure NBU staff, contracted staff, and visitors adhere to NBU safety and security standards
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
Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Safety, Team, Integrity, Culture, and Stewardship
Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures
Other duties as assigned


Formal Education And Work Experience Requirements


Degree/Diploma Obtained: High School Diploma/GED


Work Experience Time Frame: No Experience Required


Field of Study: General Studies


Certification And Licensures Requirements

Class ‘C’ Driver’s License must be maintained as a condition of employment


Other Minimum Qualifications

Must reside within a forty-five-minute response time of the NBU Service Center as measured by an internet mapping tool
Strong mechanical aptitude & safe work habits
Positive technical and behavioral performance history
Flexibility in work schedule including emergency response, holiday, weekends, after hours as required. On call duty (24 hours per day, 7 days per week, typically for two weeks at a time) required on a periodic basis.
Verified previous Apprenticeship Program experience (NBU or other programs) and appropriate levels of field experience may qualify an individual to be placed within NBU’s Substation Apprenticeship Program – the individual may be required to demonstrate knowledge and competency through field and/or classroom testing for appropriate placement.
Ability to use basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook.

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