Station Electrician C-A

Job Summary

Perform all types of work involved in the construction, maintenance, rebuild, removal, operation, testing, and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. Assist in responding to emergency call-outs and coordinating prompt restoration of service to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on energized equipment up to 260 volts.
• After six months in classification, assist in work on conductors and equipment energized at voltages above 750 volts with direct supervision or assistance of personnel in higher classification.
• Select and understand proper prints and/or drawings.
• Use voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation meggers, and other test equipment.
• Assist in disassembling, reassembling, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing station transformers, circuit breakers, portable substations, rotating machinery, network protectors, transformers, air ducts, and heat exchangers.
• Install and maintain station batteries.
• Replace nitrogen bottles and air filters.
• Assist in station work, including installing conduit, pipe, cable, and wire.
• Use hand lines to pass tools and materials.
• Dig and backfill trenches; remove and spread stone.
• Uncrate equipment and material.
• Install and remove portable substation fences, barriers, and safety signs.
• Paint structures and equipment.
• Climb station structures.
• Use and understand proper application of various tapes, insulating materials, protective and insulating paints, and varnishes.
• Assist in making visual inspections, such as checking lights, heaters, circuit breaker counters, oil levels, and bus connections.
• Read gauges such as voltmeters, ammeters, hydrometers, pressure, and level gauges.
• Apply start-run-stop tests on emergency generators, water and sump pumps, and fire engine motors.
• Report abnormal conditions.
• Replace lamps, switches, duplex outlets, and dry cells.
• Install and maintain signal and communication systems.
• Assist in various tests involving oil samples, connecting, and operating portable and stationary oil handling equipment.
• Assist in electrical tests such as TTR, Doble, core megger, and resistance for transformer testing.
• Assist in station switching, including use of radio communication and/or direct instruction from higher classification.
• Assist in checking equipment clearances and making de-energized tests.
• Place grounds as directed.
• Demonstrate steel and aerial lift rescue proficiency.
• Maintain records and prepare and submit reports.
• Attend and participate in training and assist in training other employees.
• Use and operate various company vehicles, specialized equipment, hand, and power tools.
• Operate company vehicles, cranes, aerial lifts, and specialized equipment.
• Perform duties incidental to the operation of such equipment.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Operate portable generators, blowers, and pumps.
• Inspect and store personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of various knots used in station work.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification; direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
• Become familiar with company safety rules and practices, and the application of resuscitation and First Aid.
• Perform duties in accordance with company safety rules and operating regulations and practices.
• Must be available for overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work.
• Travel requirements are expected > 50% of the time.
• Must satisfactorily complete all required training to advance to the next higher classification or vacate the current classification.
• Must have the ability and desire to acquire necessary knowledge and skills for the Station Electrician A key job.
• Ability to deal with customers and other employees courteously and professionally.
• Ability to plan work and properly instruct and brief others.
• Must meet all vehicle operation requirements.
• Successful candidate must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Niles, MI facility.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Equivalent education and experience includes military training and work experience of a technical/technician nature (e.g., aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician).
• Recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another utility or contractor.
• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Must successfully complete Physical Abilities Test (PAT).

Qualifications

Station Electrician C

• No previous work experience required.

Station Electrician B

• Minimum of 24 months satisfactory work experience as a Station Electrician C or the equivalent.

Station Electrician A

• Minimum of 24 months satisfactory combined work experience as a Station Electrician B or Station Electrician B-Certified or the equivalent.

Compensation

• Station Electrician C: starting at $30.12/hour
• Station Electrician B: starting at $37.33/hour
• Station Electrician A: starting at $56.36/hour
• Compensation Grade: U022-150
• Compensation Range: $30.12 - $56.36