Shift Substation Tech Trainee, BGE

About the Role

As a trainee, you will be required to report to multiple locations and follow 8-week field rotations. This program involves approximately 18 months of instruction leading to a Substation Shift Technician role in an electric transmission/distribution-oriented discipline. The role is responsible for field operation, mechanical maintenance, and high voltage testing tasks in company and customer substations.

Key Responsibilities

• Undergo on-the-job and classroom training to learn and understand substation operations, including various substation groups.
• Demonstrate an understanding of all standards, safety practices, and regulations to safely perform tasks.
• Perform basic planned switching and apply/remove grounds to high and low voltage equipment as directed to isolate or return equipment to service.
• Apply Lockout and Tagout (LOTO) procedures to electrical equipment.
• Perform alarm and trouble response.
• Perform live phasing acceptance testing of new substation equipment, under the guidance of a Lead Substation Technician.
• Perform minor diagnostic and troubleshooting tests on in or out-of-service substation equipment.
• Assist Senior Shift Substation Technicians in troubleshooting equipment and circuit problems, and maintaining, testing, and repairing high voltage equipment up to 500 kV.
• Perform monthly inspections of substation equipment, including recording data, equipment inspections, battery checks, and testing alarm systems.
• Correct unsatisfactory conditions and refer problems as required.
• Assure that work conforms to specifications, drawings, safety practices, and regulations.
• Assist in the installation of mobile substations.
• Work various shifts, overtime, and during emergencies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Training, education, and/or experience in a technical or vocational field; or equivalent combination of education/training and experience.
• Familiarity with basic electricity.
• Ability to interpret and accurately follow technical instructions.
• Ability to handle changing shifts (night/day work).
• Ability to use hand tools, electrical measuring instruments, operating tools, and test equipment.
• Physical ability to perform assigned job duties, including lifting 25 lbs. or greater, trench work, climbing, and working from aerial lifts and auxiliary equipment.
• Willingness to work under adverse working conditions (e.g., weather, heights, vehicular traffic, and mandatory overtime).
• Satisfactory completion of the Technical Occupations Test (TECH).
• Maintain a valid driver's license and notify the Company of changes potentially impacting ability to drive.
• Ability to pass a background check to obtain access to various customer substations.
• Demonstrated ability to write, speak, read, comprehend, and communicate clearly and accurately in the English language.
• Willing and able to work overtime on a regular basis and available for callout overtime as required.
• This position is considered a safety-sensitive function and may be subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing.

Qualifications

• 1-year minimum construction or electrical related experience (Preferred).