November 28, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Journeyman Substation

Organization:
PacifiCorp
Region:
Canada, Utah, Salt Lake City
End of contest:
February 26, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Substation technician
Description
PacifiCorp currently has an opportunity for a Substation Journeyman. Journeyman Substation Wireman has a working knowledge of substation equipment, apparatus, and wiring

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair substation equipment which includes, but is not limited to transformers, regulators, load tap changers, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, motor-operated and manual switches, bus work, wiring, battery banks and chargers, and substation structures.
  • Operate substation equipment, including switching and grounding.
  • Perform testing on substation apparatus such as power factor, transformer turns ratio, megger, ductor, battery load testing, oil sampling, and other analytical tests as assigned.
  • Consistently maintains and provides a safe working environment, following safety rules and practices, encouraging safe work behaviors, actively maintaining and accident-free work place.
  • Physical requirements may include working in confined spaces and in elevated work areas such as heights from ladders, structures, scaffolds, buckets and boom trucks.
  • May work independently or with others, occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions, and be responsible for tools, test equipment, and vehicles

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must be a substation journeyman or a journeyman presently enrolled in the substation journeyman training program in good standing
  • Must have a Class A Commercial Driver's License.
  • Must complete the substation journeyman training program.
  • This position requires a post-offer, pre-placement physical capacity screening, conducted by a licensed physical therapist, to assure the candidate meets the physical demands of the job. The screening will assess only the identified physical demands of the job being applied for.
  • Physical Demands:    The job duties of Lineman require lifting in excess of 75 lbs from floor to waist and waist to overhead, carrying in excess of 75 lbs with both hands, and pushing and pulling in excess of 100 lbs of exertional force. Job duties of the Lineman require sustained, awkward positions/postures including bending and twisting at the waist and neck; reaching forward, to the side, across the body and overhead. Additional requirements of the Lineman position include forceful grip and pinch; manipulation of small objects; balancing on one or both legs during dynamic activities; manipulation of large objects during activities requiring balance and sustained awkward postures

Additional Information

Req Id: 105438 

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Contact

PacifiCorp

825 NE Multnomah

Portland

Oregon United States

www.pacificorp.com