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PacifiCorp lists this Substation Apprentice opportunity in salt lake city, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Substation Apprentice
PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion and belonging.
General Purpose: As a Substation Apprentice, you'll work under the close supervision of a journeyman or foreman and may participate in or do the following:
Operate, construct, and maintain substations, switchyards and associated equipment and systems.
Perform electrical, mechanical, or civil work in overhauling, repairing, troubleshooting and maintaining all apparatus and substation property.
Requirements:
High School Diploma, GED, or proof of equivalent.
Must have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL.
Must have completed electrical theory training, which includes AC & DC circuit power, motors and industrial controls.
Proof of electrical theory training with a "B" or better grade through an accredited institution.
Electrically qualified journeyman whose qualifications can be verified through documentation and/or assessment will meet the course requirement outlined above.
Must have completed the NJATC Electrical Aptitude Test with a test score of 5+.
Responsibilities:
Install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot, repair, operate, and overhaul all substation apparatus.
Perform all substation inspections and documentation activities.
Install and maintain station service auto transfer panels, emergency generator instrumentation and controls.
Assist in the installation of protective relaying or metering equipment.
Install conduit, and pull wire or cable as necessary.
Use special equipment to test, maintain, or troubleshoot apparatus.
Work from blueprints, instruction manuals, schematics, and manufacturer's bulletins.
Perform welding and operate shop equipment in the repair of, manufacture, or maintenance of equipment and apparatus.
Install, maintain and repair lighting, security systems, air conditioning, and heating systems.
Maintain emergency power units when requested.
Operate service, boom, bucket trucks, and cranes.
Tow oil, gas, and vacuum trailers, and other mobile equipment used in the maintenance, overhaul, and operation of plants, substations, and switchyards.
Perform switching orders for System (Main Grid Ops) or Region Dispatchers.
Prepare reports and maintain records.
Use high voltage proximity meters, high voltage amprobes, cordless phasing sets or power factor sets.
Open or close cutout devices for station service transformers or similar equipment.
Lift or apply hot tips as necessary to accomplish this work on station service transformers or station cap banks.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas.
Must be able to work inside substation apparatus.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option.
Life insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
Tuition Assistance
Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
Work Life Balance Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave (non-union employees)
Paid Bereavement Leave
Military leave support for active-duty employees
Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing
Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
Who can apply
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