Distribution Lineman OG&E Location: Oklahoma Category: Lineman

Electric Energy Online; Norman (OK); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Electric Energy Online is hiring in Oklahoma for a Distribution Lineman or Distribution Lineman Apprentice. The role covers installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution systems to ensure reliable electric service.

The apprentice path includes classroom, computer-based training, and on-the-job learning to reach journey-level status, with progressive pay as skills advance.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Electronics/Engineering Technology/Power Plant Operations/High Voltage).
• Certificate or diploma in Electrical Power Technology, High Voltage, or related Power Line Technology if no degree.
• DD214 plus utility line experience, or direct utility line experience with a high school diploma/GED.

Responsabilités

• Investigate and document events of cut or damaged cable and other company facilities.
• Operate a variety of test equipment with a high degree of efficiency.
• Apprentice duties may include climbing poles, setting poles and stringing wire, and operating equipment safely.
• Constructs and maintains overhead and underground distribution or transmission systems in accordance with SOPs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Formation

Associate's Degree in Electronics/Engineering Technology/Power Plant Operations/High Voltage

High School Diploma/GED + certificate of Electrical Power Technology/High Voltage/Power Line Technology

High School Diploma/GED + DD214 + utility line experience

High School Diploma/GED + utility line experience

Description du poste

JOB SUMMARY

We are hiring for either a Distribution Lineman or Distribution Lineman Apprentice based on candidates' qualifications.

Performs a variety of duties related to the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of overhead and/or underground distribution systems, transmission facilities, and street light systems to provide continuous and dependable electric service to customers.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

The apprentice level is a training program consisting of classes, Computer Based Curriculum and on-the-job training to obtain the qualifications to achieve the journey (fully qualified) level of the job. As training is satisfactorily completed and performance meets expectations, the apprentice moves to higher levels of responsibility and correspondingly higher pay until the journey level is achieved.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

May investigate and document events of cut or damaged cable and other company facilities, as needed.

May operate a variety of electronic and other test equipment with a high degree of efficiency, as needed.

Members in the apprentice program perform duties related to the craft and consistent with their achieved level within the program which may include:

Climb poles, set poles and string wire, utilizes and operates equipment (e.g., aerial bucket trucks, and other construction equipment), materials, and manpower in a safe, efficient and effective manner.

Constructs and maintains overhead and underground distribution or transmission systems in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Distribution Lineman Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED and 5 years progressive Lineman experience and completion of OGE Apprentice Program; Or

High School Diploma/GED and 1 year of equivalent Journey Lineman experience (i.e. Electric Utility certified Journeyman Lineman).

Distribution Lineman Apprentice Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in a Technical discipline (i.e. Electronics/Engineering Technology/Power Plant Operations/High Voltage/etc); Or

High School Diploma/GED and a certificate of completion/diploma in Electrical Power Technology, High Voltage, or related Power Line Technology; Or

High School Diploma/GED and prior military experience for at least one enlistment as documented on DD Form 214 combined with utility line experience; Or

High School Diploma/GED and utility line experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to work with voltages up to 34.5 kV.

Successfully complete Lineman and Switching Schools under the Apprentice Program.

Required to climb poles and work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet.

Requires wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Required to work away from home for extended periods, as needed.

Required to operate motor vehicle safely in all traffic, weather and light conditions.

May be required to work under hazardous conditions.

Required to work non-standard work schedules to include on-call, overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-outs.

Exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather.

Maintains or obtain all required certifications (e.g., Class A Switching, Confined Space, etc.).

Completes required training (e.g., Forklift Operation, C.P.R., Defensive driving, FERC, etc.).