*Substation Electrician - In Training

Join Our Team as a Substation Electrician - In Training! Do you have 2 years of Journeyman level electrician experience and have an EL01 Electrician License? Are you passionate about making a difference in your community by ensuring reliable power for homes and businesses? Benton PUD is looking to add a Substation Electrician - In Training to our team to be mentored and trained by our top-tier professionals dedicated to keeping the lights on for our community. In this role, you'll be assisting our Substation Electrician Journeyman at the forefront of constructing, operating, maintaining, and repairing essential substation equipment and devices, directly contributing to the safety and reliability of our power systems. As a key member of our team, you will: Work alongside experienced journeymen in a collaborative and supportive environment. Help ensure the reliability and efficiency of our substation infrastructure. Play a vital role in maintaining public safety and providing excellent customer service. At Benton PUD, we take pride in being a trusted energy partner in our community. If you're dedicated to service, committed to excellence, and ready to make an impact, we invite you to grow your career with us! Apply today and help power the future of our community!

Next Steps:

If you have a Journeyman certification in the Substation Electrician craft, please apply for the Substation Electrician Journeyman posting. (Benton PUD has 2 postings for one position). This bargaining unit position offers a starting wage of $48.33 per hour for a Substation Electrician - In Training. Employees have a defined career progression, with the opportunity to advance to $53.25 per hour within six months, and to achieve Substation Electrician - Journeyman status within one year, with a wage increase to $61.13 per hour. The primary purpose of this position is to train for one year under the direction of a Journeyman Substation Electrician or Substation Electrician Foreman and learn to construct, operate, maintain and repair substation equipment and devices. Support the District's mission to serve our customers and foster a positive workplace by personally choosing behavior aligned with our values and ethical code. Responsible for contributing to safe operations by completing assigned work in a safe, efficient manner that is in conformance with all applicable regulations. Ensure District system reliability by learning to repair substation equipment and devices including transformers, regulators, reclosers, and sectionalizers. Responsible for ensuring District system reliability by learning to operate, conduct maintenance and repair of distribution equipment. Contribute to safe working conditions by conducting electric tests on District equipment and tools. Responsible for ensuring District system reliability by learning to operate and use test equipment and devices in construction and maintenance of substations and line devices such as power factor test, hi-pot, and Transformer Turn Ratio (TTR). Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

High School or equivalent GED Two (2) years of Journeyman level electrician experience Primary residence within 20 miles of Headquarters Must successfully complete utility training program and pass IBEW Station Electrician examination within the first 12 months in position Must possess and maintain a Washington State Class "A" CDL and associated Medical Examiners Certification or obtain within 12 months Must possess and maintain flagging/traffic control certifications and valid First Aid and CPR certification cards or obtain within 12 months of hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Intermediate computer skills or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire Ability to climb substation structures and ladders Excellent communication skills Prefer experience with hot-stick use Attention to detail Ability to use personal/laptop computers and associated applications Must meet the qualifications within the one-year time frame or will result in termination

Attendance:

Consistent need to attend work at the job site or work location. Frequent or constant need for punctuality.

Physical Effort:

The job has regular periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling material or equipment, which is heavy or awkward, up to 50 pounds (assistance is available for lifting in excess of 50 pounds).

Environment:

Usually in an outdoor environment with regular exposure to extreme weather conditions.

Hazards:

There is frequent exposure to hazards or risk of injury which are unpredictable or uncertain and which result in risk or personal injury.

Sensory Attention:

Typically requires regular use of one or more senses of high intensity and long duration, including color vision.

Job Pressure/Deadline Orientation:

Under regular pressure to meet deadlines, including occasional high-pressure situations; must occasionally deal with unpleasant issues related to people or situations.