Trans Construction & Maintenance Crew Lead (On-Site)

Job No: 500271 FT/PT: Full-time Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular Location: La Grange, TX City: LaGrange State: Texas Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), On-site

At LCRA, we are currently seeking a Transmission Construction and Maintenance Crew Lead for our Heavy Maintenance Team. At a lead level, you will be responsible for coordinating the activities of skilled craft personnel working in and around high voltage equipment in a power plant, substation, or transmission line environment. In addition, you will monitor day to day operations of personnel and assigned work area. The role requires the ability to plan how to accomplish work safely, manage resources and lead a team of substation electricians. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texans, and our teams are dedicated to service with safety focus as top priority!

You will be trusted to:

- In the absence of a supervisor, provide on-site leadership for all crew members performing duties for Transmission construction and maintenance projects

- Perform work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled.

- Analyze system alarms, printouts and other information to determine appropriate action necessary to facilitate repair.

- Perform complex and detailed repairs, installation and maintenance of equipment in assigned area, which require extensive knowledge and experience. Perform final test, verifies proper operation and releases equipment for service.

- Perform job duties and responsibilities of a Journeyman.

- Be responsible for the safety of construction staff, contractors and members of the public in relation to the project site

You qualify with:

- Seven or more years of experience in electrical or mechanical equipment installation, maintenance or repair in a high-voltage environment or transmission line installation, maintenance or repair. A degree(s) in electrical power theory, electronics, instrumentation, controls, industrial or mechanical maintenance or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

- Class A Texas commercial driver’s license

You are a great fit with:

- Knowledge of materials and tools used in high voltage construction and maintenance

- Knowledge of electrical circuit theory

- Skill in providing leadership, direction

- Skill in troubleshooting mechanical problems

- Skill in analysis of electrical and electronic control systems and supervision of staff

- Ability to work in a team environment

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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