Substation Welding Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary:

A Substation Technician is responsible for the construction, maintenance and repair of substation equipment / systems with working knowledge of substation equipment, apparatus, and wiring. This position requires work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas and works with various pieces of construction equipment specific to the trade. This position works at various locations.

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Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified Individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions considering business necessity.

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Minimum Requirements & Expectations (but not limited to):

• Grounding

  • Construct protective grounding grids for electrical systems, controls, transformers, control houses, fences & steel structures

• Foundations

  • ???????Install foundations and bases for control cabinets, transformers, control houses & steel structures

  • Have ability to dig trenching, rebar construction, utility locations & conduit installation

• Fencing

  • Can Layout & build protective parameters &/or security fences for substation and public protection

  • Understand the minimum approach distance while working in the vicinity of energized circuits

• Wiring

  • Knowledge of cable pulling, coding, wiring & termination of cables for electrical systems, control monitoring & communication with the substation & outside sources

• Steel Erections

  • Able to erect steel support structures for high voltage electrical apparatus

  • Construct steel control houses for monitor and switching

• Transformers

  • Install, connect and service substation transformers and circuit breakers for maintenance and new construction

• Conduit

  • Bend and install isolated high voltage pipe or bus for distribution connections between transmission lines, distribution lines and transformers

• Strain Bus

  • Install suspended wire used as bus for distribution connections between transmission lines, distribution lines and transformers

• Bus Welding

  • Weld conduit used as bus for circuit connections

  • Weld various materials using various welding techniques and applications

• Switches

  • Can assemble, install and adjust switching gear for transmission and distribution of high voltage

General Expectations & Other Requirements:

Required Physical Skills:

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor for a continuous period

• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.

• Comfortable & capable or working at heights &/or confined spaces

• Comfortable & capable of working from an aerial device.

• Capable of properly installing, inspecting & removing PPE.

• Ability to wear PPE & understands when to wear it.

• Able to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands & sense of balance.

• Ability to sustain awkward positions/postures.

Physical Requirements:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hours/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity 33%-66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5 hours/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Physical Demands C Lift/Carry

Stand C 10 lbs. or less C

Walk C 11-20 lbs. C

Sit O 21-50 lbs. C

Manually Manipulate F 50+ lbs. F

Reach Outward F

Reach Over Shoulder O

Climb C Push/Pull

Crawl O 12 lbs. or less C

Squat or Kneel F 13-25 lbs. C

Bend F 26-40 lbs. F

Speak C 40+ lbs. F

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The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this Job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Power Corporation of America/C and C Power Line, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.