Substation Electrician
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Berkshire Hathaway Energy is hiring a Substation Electrician. NV Energy seeks a Substation Electrician to construct, erect, and maintain substations and related equipment. The role involves installing, testing, and repairing substation, generating station and distribution gear such as transformers, circuit breakers, and generators, as well as performing switching and handling electrical fixtures, apparatus, and wiring under supervision when needed.
Key focus areas include Construct, erect, and maintain substations., Install, test, and repair substation, generating station, and distribution equipment., and Perform switching operations..
Successful candidates bring Electrician Apprentice Training Program Or Equivalent and Authorized To Work In The United States. Important skills include Construct Substations, Erect Substations, Maintain Substations, Install Substation Equipment, Maintain Substation Equipment, and Test Substation Equipment. Preferred (not required): Protective Relaying, Communications Equipment, and Supervisory Control.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBILITIES
7340 ELECTRICIAN
An employee who is qualified by training and knowledge to construct, erect, and maintain substations. Must be qualified by training and knowledge to install, maintain, test, and repair substation, generating station and distribution equipment including but not limited to transformers, regulators, tap changing devices, circuit breakers, switchboards, generators, and other rotary equipment. Must be qualified to perform switching. Must be able to lay out, assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical fixtures, apparatus and wiring. When under direct supervision may be required to perform work on protective relaying, communications equipment, Supervisory control and related equipment. Must have successfully completed the Electrician Apprentice training program or equivalent.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under Title 49 CFR Part 382 and Part 40. Any applicant/employee who is licensed and would operate a commercial vehicle for the Company will be subject to drug and alcohol testing under the Company’s FMCSA drug and alcohol testing programs. Any employment, transfer, or promotion offer made for this position is contingent upon taking and passing a drug test prior to the commencement of the new role. If an applicant/employee fails the drug test, any offer of employment, transfer, or promotion will be revoked.
ABOUT US
NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.
ABOUT THE TEAM
NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 10004987
Job Category: UNION
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Travel Requirements: Up to 50%
Pay Range: $61.85 per hour Potential Safety Bonus 2%.
Relocation Assistance: Available for this position dependent upon eligibility requirements
Sponsorship: No - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Business: NV Energy
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