Location: Bellingham, WA, US, 98229
Remote and Hybrid Work Opportunities: Field Based
Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.
PSE's Electric Operations team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Wireman position!
Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.
Job Description
Puget Sound Energy is seeking a skilled Wireman to inspect, operate, maintain, and construct substation equipment and transmission, distribution, and generation systems in support of safe and reliable electric service. This hands-on role requires expertise working on energized and de-energized utility systems, operating specialized equipment, and ensuring compliance with company, state, and federal safety standards. The ideal candidate is a qualified journeyman wireman with strong electrical knowledge, leadership abilities, and a commitment to safety, who is prepared to support 24/7 operations through emergency response, callouts, and occasional overtime as needed.
This job is under federal regulation by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screenings that include screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.
Job Responsibilities
- Inspect, operate, maintain and construct substations and various transmission, distribution and generation apparatus consistent with Puget Sound Energy practices and safety regulations.
- Direct the activities of others as assigned. Drive and operate all equipment used in substation work.
- Perform similar and incidental duties as required.
- Be responsible for time reporting and other reports as required.
- This position responds to emergencies and callouts, and contains some irregular work schedules and overtime hours to support 24-hour operations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicant must have completed a wireman apprenticeship or its equivalent and be proficient in using tools and equipment of the trade on energized and de-energized systems.
- Must have working knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity as it pertains to utility systems.
- Must have ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Must be knowledgeable and comply with all Company standards, policies, practices and procedures and State and Federal safety regulations as they pertain to the job.
- Must have working knowledge of safety regulations and must possess or obtain within thirty (30) working days after selection, a First Aid Certificate.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with the necessary endorsements. This position requires the applicant to have and maintain a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including the necessary endorsements and removal of the air brake restriction. Applicants will have 30 days to meet this requirement.
Puget Sound Energy
10885 NE 4th St
Bellevue
Washington United States
www.pse.com
