Substation Electrician or Journeyman Lin

Substation Electrician or Journeyman Lineman QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: High School diploma or equivalent Journeyman Electrician or Journeyman Lineman Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record Valid Commercial Drivers License, or the ability to obtain a CDL with 6 months of hire, and satisfactory driving record Knowledge of applicable codes and safety Must be ready and willing to act as a sub-foreman or foreman Ability to work overtime including participating in on-call as well as planned evening and weekend shifts; especially in response to acute service needs Ability to lift and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 pounds Must agree to live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations Ability to travel overnight travel up to 80% Ability to obtain a crane operator certification Ability to pass an employment physical, a drug test and a background check Steel and Aluminum fabrication and welding experience is beneficial DUTIES INCLUDE: Understand audible signals and communicate verbally in order to maintain safety on worksite and during emergency situations Troubleshoot service issues related to substation electric systems and install, maintain and service substation electrical systems and equipment Perform rubber gloving to safely work with low-voltage lines and equipment Erect steel to replace or increase size of substation structures as needed Install or repair transformers, breakers, re-closers, regulators, airbreak switches, hook-stick disconnects and other substation equipment Utilize computers and software programs to document substations inspection results Operate heavy equipment including digger/derrick, cranes, skidsteers, forklifts, backhoes and bucket trucks Electrical equipment mineral oil sampling, processing and clean up which may include Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) Work with SF6 gas used in electrical substation equipment Assume leadership role in response to emergency situations Provide education and assistance to the electrician staff at those privately operated substations supported by NorthWestern Energy Act as a Sub-Foreman as needed Complete all documentation for project planning and completion Oversee all individuals within the worksite Drive to installation locations Adapt to technological changes as they are implemented Perform steel or aluminum welding as part of assembling substation steel structures and bus Assist in patrolling and maintaining facilities and lines Organize equipment and perform regular and preventative maintenance Assist in snow removal to maintain access within substation facilities Shovel dirt to back fill trenches for cable conduits Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives Full-time position. Substation Electrician Union Rate is $53.76; Journeyman Lineman Union Rate is $56.18 per hour. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays. Closes October 2, 2024.