As the Apprentice Electrician, you may advance to a Journeyman Electrician Level position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship skill training program
Specifically, you'll have the opportunity to:
The apprenticeship for Substation Operations consists of six, 6-month training steps.
Must progress from one apprenticeship period to the next by successfully completing all requirements of the prescribed six (6) training steps including written, oral and demonstration skill tests learned through on the job and classroom training
Assist in construction, maintenance, relocation, diagnosis of problems and repair of primary and secondary electrical substation facilities in a safe, efficient, and focused manner
Work as directed to assist in the restoration of electrical service
Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver's License
Work outside in all types of weather conditions.
Respond to emergencies during and after normal working hours.
Preferred:
Associate's degree or military
CDL
Electrical/mechanical knowledge
Physical Requirements:
Must pass a Company medical evaluation and distinguish colors, have depth perception, and have hearing correctable to hear instructions or warnings from a person stationed on/around construction equipment
Able to endure strenuous physical exertion and have the dexterity to utilize hand and power tools
Able to work in outdoor environment while exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, as well as exposure to other normal air quality issues associated with industrial areas
Able to wear industrial respirators, as necessary
Able to lift, push, pull and lower loads manually and using blocks and rope
Able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time
Able to reach and work overhead for long periods of time
Able to climb steel structures and work in aerial devices at heights of 60 ft
Working Conditions:
Required to remain in the Greater Houston area during emergency events
Must maintain prompt attendance and be available for extended shifts (7 days per week and 24 hours per day)
Must tolerate working in extreme temperatures and environments, including heat, cold, wind, rain, etc
May be exposed to various poisonous plants, insects, animals such as rodents and snakes
Employee will be exposed to high voltages of energized power lines and conductors
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
1111 Louisiana St
Houston
Texas United States
www.centerpointenergy.com
