Lead Substation Technician

Summary

Responsible for leading and supervising GP&L construction technicians, contract laborers, inspection of general contractors and subcontractors in the construction, modification and maintenance of substations.

Pay Range: (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Work Schedule: TBD

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead and supervise construction technicians and contract laborers to complete the construction and modifications of new and existing substations.

• Perform detail reporting and documentation on construction and maintenance projects.

• Operate various equipment associated with substation construction and maintenance.

• Prepare and excavate substation construction sites.

• Drill and form concrete foundations.

• Interpret construction blueprints.

• Coordinate with design engineers any changes or questions on construction plans.

• Coordinate and work with other departments for a safe and efficient construction schedule.

• Coordinate and work with crew personnel on work tasks and activities including utilization of equipment.

• Determine and plan work schedules for individual tasks to meet project completion date.

• Manage work tasks and activities to meet overall project completion date.

• Lead and perform in coordination with crew members general substation maintenance and repairs.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 months advanced study or training past the high school equivalency

• 6 years related experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• 6 months to 1-year advanced study or training in construction safety, equipment handling or similar field of study

• 6-8 years experience in construction safety and equipment handling

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

• Skill in utilizing various equipment and tools associated with substation construction and maintenance

• Skill in concrete placement

• Skill in support steel erection

• Skill in rigid bus installation

• Skill in functional testing

• Skill interpreting diagrams, construction detail drawings and oneline diagrams

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid CDL Class A Texas driver's license

• Substation Technician Certification

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The incumbent works in a substation environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.