Apprentice Lineworker, 1st Period - IBEW

Lumaenergy; Culebra (PR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

LumaEnergy in Puerto Rico offers a structured Apprenticeship Program to develop Journeyman Lineworker skills under close supervision, with exposure to construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical power systems. The program emphasizes safety training, hands-on field work, and progression toward independent responsibilities, including storm restoration support and documentation of training hours.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, may hold a technical degree, and be willing to

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; technical degree preferred.
• 0-6 months experience in helper electrician or related field.
• Available for overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call standby.
• Willing to relocate to different sites during the program; attend in-person classes.
• Must meet safety and training requirements for the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist Journeyman Lineman duties and equipment setup under supervision.
• Learn safety procedures through hands-on and classroom training.
• Climb poles and participate in overhead linework practice.
• Maintain records of work performed and training hours.
• Support daily operations and learn documentation procedures.
• Participate in team discussions and follow instructions.
• Assist during storm restoration and outage repairs as needed.

Skills

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Stand-by availability

Relocation willingness

Education

High School diploma

Technical degree/diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary:

Participates in a structured training program, as part of the LUMA's Apprenticeship Program, designed to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become a Journeyman Lineworker. Under close supervision, the apprentice will assist in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical power systems, while progressively taking on more responsibility and demonstrating the ability to work independently upon completion of the program.

Job Description:

• Performs assigned tasks, under supervision of a qualified employee to perform Journeyman Lineman duties, such as assisting with equipment setup, material handling, and basic field operations, to develop foundational skills and contribute to team productivity while gaining hands‑on experience.
• Learns and applies safety procedures through hands‑on and classroom training, reducing risk, improving hazard awareness, and promoting a consistently safe work environment.
• Climbs poles and works at heights to build proficiency in overhead linework, strengthening technical skills and ensuring readiness for independent journeyman‑level responsibilities.
• Maintains accurate records and reports of work performed and on‑the‑job training hours, ensuring compliance with program requirements and supporting reliable tracking of employee development.
• Assists with the use and basic upkeep of tools and equipment to support daily operations and learns technical and documentation procedures to build foundational skills.
• Participates in team discussions and follows instructions to contribute to a respectful work environment and develop communication skills for future roles.
• Follows safety instructions and participates in briefings to learn hazard awareness and support a safe work environment.
• Follows established company policies, procedures, and standards to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and industry regulations.
• Assist the crew during emergency response efforts by following instructions and performing basic tasks during storm restoration and outage repairs, gaining hands‑on experience under adverse conditions while supporting community power reliability.
• Performs additional tasks aligned with role expectations and qualifications to support team goals and operational flexibility.

This position is classified as a safety‑sensitive function and is subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation's drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40. Candidates must meet all applicable federal requirements, including pre‑employment and random testing, medical certification, and driver qualification standards.

Additional Job Description:

Education & Experience

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma is required. Technical degree/diploma is preferred.
• 0 - 6 months experience working as helper electrician, master electrician, or communications, utility or construction industry.
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and outside of regular shift hours as needed, including during emergency response situations, to support system reliability and restoration efforts.
• As a first-response role supporting business needs, this position requires availability for stand by (on‑call) duty and shall respond within 30 minutes of receiving call activation.
• This position requires rotational assignments across various locations as part of the employee's educational and technical development. Therefore, the individual must be available to relocate to different business sites as the program progresses. Additionally, the role includes required classroom instruction, and the individual must be available to attend in person classes at LUMA College in Canóvanas periodically or as requested. Notifications for classroom instruction and training will be provided in advance.
• For LUMA College for Technical Training in‑person classes, may be required for employees based in the Barranquitas district, Arecibo, Mayagüez, or Ponce regions to stay in company‑provided lodging to comply with training schedules and to mitigate fatigue‑related risks associated with extended travel, in alignment with LUMA's safety standards. Lodging will be arranged in accordance with internal policies and applicable regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical degree/diploma in Electrical Power Technology, Mechanical Technology or other industry recognized.
• 1 year experience working as helper electrician, master electrician, or communications, utility or construction industry.
• Experience working with computers and MS Office Tools.
• Understanding of industry safety practices and procedures.

Additional Qualifications:

• Additional requirements for an apprentice to receive credit for previous experience:Utility Lineworker Program (ULP): Candidate with a successfully completed Utility Lineworker Program certificate. Registered Apprenticeship Program : Alternatively, candidates may qualify through completion of an equivalent to LUMA's Apprentice Lineworker, 1st Period lev