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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

**Job** Construction Services

**Primary Location** US-TX-Houston

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** No

**Req ID:** 243209

**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP N/A