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Substation Electrician II - Substation Construction (On-Site)

Lower Colorado River Authority
Full-time
On-site
Austin, Texas, United States

LCRA is looking for a Substation Electrician to join our team that builds the critical infrastructure of Central Texas. Your workplace will be in the extraordinary Texas outdoors. As a member of our construction team, you will travel across Central Texas to various work sites (with travel accommodations provided)! You will work with a skilled team and receive valuable training through on-the-job experiences, as well as set training curriculum. Are you looking to work your way up with an excellent company that provides for the local community; has excellent benefits and training; and enhances the lives of Central Texans? Then, this is the job for you. We want you to apply today!

You will be trusted to:

- Assist experienced teammates with constructing electrical substations.
- Assist in the assembly and installation of all substation equipment to make operational.
- Assist with layout work using blueprints and other specifications.
- Assist in the maintenance and/or building of electrical structures, including high-voltage structures.
- Perform manual labor tasks, as necessary, like dig ditches or use pavement breakers
- Perform work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various locations (substations, power plants, etc.) as scheduled.
- Depending upon assigned area, climb up to heights of 100 feet to perform such duties.
- Operate and transport heavy equipment, aerial bucket equipment and cranes in performing substation construction tasks.

You qualify with:

- One or more years of experience in maintenance and/or construction of electrical power, transmission, distribution, substation and control equipment, and/or other types of electrical equipment, including experience reading blueprints. A degree(s) in electrical power theory, electronics, instrumentation, controls, industrial maintenance or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Class A Texas commercial driver’s license

You are a great fit with:

- Knowledge of electrical circuit theory and DC battery banks
- Intermediate skill in reading and interpreting diagrams and prints
- Skill in analysis of electrical and electronic control systems
- Skill in verbal and written communication, with team members, supervision / management and external organizations under normal and emergency conditions
- Basic skill level in office productivity applications (such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
- Ability to work in a team environment

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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