Substation Electrician II - LCRA

Corpus Christi, TX

About the Job

LCRA is looking for a Transmission Substation Electrician to join our team! As a part of our maintenance team, you will maintain the critical infrastructure of the Corpus Christi District. We're looking for a self-motivated and energetic person to perform electrical work in high voltage substations including maintenance, inspection, repair, testing, adjusting, installation and /or removal of transmission, distribution equipment. This position requires knowledge and experience in the field but is still building higher-level knowledge and skills. If this sounds like you, apply now!

You will be trusted to:

- Install, maintain, remove, inspect, tests and repair electrical circuit breakers, transformers, switches, and electrical and electronic control equipment and wiring.
- Observe and inspect equipment and structures to detect potential electrical issues.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance and general upkeep of substation, control houses and transmission lines.
- Read and interpret blueprints and drawings, consults manuals and parts list.
- Keep drawings and schematics up to date and accurate.
- Operate handheld manual tools and power tools in performing tasks.
- Operate and transport equipment such as bucket trucks, boom trucks, forklifts, skid steers, UTV, and other various equipment.
- May perform low-voltage and high-voltage switching according to standard procedures and in coordination with system operations.
- Perform after-hour and weekend callouts to investigate alarms and issues in substations and on transmission lines.

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.
- Drivers License

You are a great fit with:

- Successful completion through Level I of the Substation Electrician Program
- Must obtain Class A Texas commercial driver’s license within one year (365 days) of hire as a condition of employment.

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.

Source : LCRA