2024-2025 Electrician Program (ESAW)

Oncor Electric Delivery; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in maintaining and repairing critical electrical infrastructure. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to work on transmission and distribution systems, ensuring reliability and safety in power delivery. The role involves hands-on experience with advanced utility technology and the chance to grow through a structured progression program. If you are passionate about electrical systems and eager to learn in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity to launch your career in the utility industry.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; A.A.S. in Electronics/Electrical Power preferred.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to operate live line tools are essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical equipment for system reliability.
• Analyze malfunctions and perform work on energized equipment safely.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Live line tools operation

Electrical equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Education

High School diploma or GED

A.A.S. in Electronics/Electrical Power

Tools

Transmission and distribution circuit breakers

Synchronous condensers

Transformers

Live line tools

Job description

Salary Range: $46,207 - $90,535
Relocation: No
Work Environment: On-Site
Location: May include but not limited to Dallas-Fort Worth, Odessa, Waco-Temple-Taylor, Tyler-Lufkin

About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery is the sixth largest electric transmission and distribution utility in the country, serving ten million customers in 400+ cities across Texas. Oncor is leading the way in providing superior reliability while deploying one of the most advanced utility technology platforms in the nation. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to responsible environmental stewardship, while working passionately to empower our customers’ modern lives through the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electricity.

Summary

Performs the construction, maintenance and repair of substation equipment, wiring, and structures to maintain a maximum level of system reliability to the bulk system and the distribution high voltage substation system.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

This position includes, but is not limited to the following duties:

1. Install, repair, and maintain transmission and distribution circuit breakers, synchronous condensers, transformers, air/load break switches, switchboards, foundations, structures, buses, controls, conduit systems, switchgear and other electrical and electronic equipment.
2. Analyze and correct malfunctions of all types of electrical and electronic equipment.
3. Perform work near or on energized equipment using live line tools, rubber gloves, or approved bare hand techniques.
4. Operate and maintain various types of line switches. May perform switching and tagging orders to clear equipment for Transmission Grid Controllers.
5. Perform all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.

Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

This entry-level position requires the successful candidate to:

• Meet expectations on the job and in the scholastic program, obtaining at least a grade C or better in all subjects.
• Demonstrate continued progress in the Transmission Progression program.
• Work a regular full-time schedule.
• Be enrolled in an A.A.S. in Electronics/Electrical Power at a qualified institution and complete the program within 4 years of employment.
• Obtain a CDL within the first year of employment.
• Possess basic mechanical skills.
• Success will be defined by job performance and grades in the degree program.
• The successful candidate should live in close proximity to the primary work location Transmission office.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.