Job No: 499798
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78744
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), On-site, Construction
LCRA is looking for a Substation Electrician to join our team! In this role, you will help build the crucial infrastructure of Central Texas and your workplace will be the extraordinary Texas outdoors. As a member of our construction team, you will have the opportunity to travel across Central Texas to various work sites (with travel accommodations provided). You will work with a skilled team and receive valuable training through on-the-job experiences as well as set training curriculum. If you are looking to join an extraordinary company with amazing benefits and training, that provides for the local community, then we want you to apply. Join us in our mission to enhance the lives of Central Texans!
You will be trusted to:
•Assist other more experienced personnel with constructing electrical substations.
•Assist in the assembly and installation of all substation equipment to make operational.
•Assist with layout work using blueprints and other specifications.
•Assist in the maintenance and/or building of electrical structures, including high-voltage structures.
•Depending upon assigned area, may be required to climb up to heights of 100 feet to perform such duties.
•Perform work by traveling with a crew to various locations (substations, power plants, etc.) as scheduled.
•Operate handheld manual tools and power tools in performing electrical tasks.
You qualify with:
•Three or more years of experience in maintenance and/or construction of electrical power, transmission, distribution, substation and control equipment, and/or other types of electrical equipment, including experience reading blueprints.
•A degree(s) in electrical power theory, electronics, instrumentation, controls, industrial 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:
•Substation Construction background.
•Successful experience with project-based work.
•Diverse experience or knowledge of different field utility functions including systems controls and protective relaying, substation equipment maintenance, equipment diagnostics and commissioning, project management, substation engineering or design.
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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