Houston, TX
Description
The Helper – Substation Apprentice II works as a member of a crew in the performance of tasks associated with the operation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and repair of high voltage substation equipment and controls; power circuit breakers, power transformers, control batteries and chargers, metal-clad switchgear, high voltage busses, fire protection systems, low voltage station service equipment, capacitor banks, and disconnect switches.
Duties:
Experience demonstrating skill using basic math skills (such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Read and understand Blueprints with little or no direction.
Use of appropriate power tools (i.e., pipe threader, conduit bender etc.) and hand tools (i.e., drill, screwdriver etc.).
Properly Measure, cut, assemble, and install electrical conduits, cable, and duct banks.
Have the knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets, their location and how to use.
Always follow rules of safe conduct.
Terminate wire with little or no direction.
Set Steel
Measure, cut and install jumpers.
Set equipment.
Measure and cut boss.
Install grounding leads and pull wire through conduit.
Install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit breakers panels.
Work with high and low voltage systems.
Help test continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using test instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
Have the knowledge and skills to effectively use oxygen/acetylene flame cutting equipment.
Recognize various materials used in the craft and have the working knowledge of appropriatematerial handlingtechniques.
Ability to accurately perform and repair circuit breakers, transformers, tap changers, protectiverelays.
Ability to correctly install, inspects, and maintain substation equipment.
Ability to test and troubleshoot substation equipment using appropriate techniques.
Ability to safely utilize demolition procedures.
Be able to select and safely use appropriate equipment which may include (but are not limited to) manlifts, forklifts, and company trucks to layout and install ground grid, spread rock.
Ability to work in small, cramped areas, in variety of weather conditions, and in heights of greater than 20 feet.
Understand, support, and follow all guidelines for Lock Out/ Tagout procedures.
Qualifications
2 1/2 years of experience working on substations or as an electrician or similar craft as a helper or a combination of work experience and training
Working knowledge of the substation field of work.
Understand and carry out oral instructions
Read and carry out simple written instructions
Read and carry out complicated written instructions
Work at varying heights
Read and interpret detail prints and documents
Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals and metrics to calculate surfaces, volumes, weights and measures
Operate complex equipment and power tools
Operate small equipment and power tools
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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