Energy Services Electrician I

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority is seeking an entry-level electrician to support the Dam and Hydro Operations at Mansfield and Tom Miller dams near the Austin area. You will perform routine electrical installations, maintenance, repairs and diagnostic tests on hydroelectric generators, floodgates and powerhouses.

Join a 24-hour-critical operations team, assist with weather and flood response, travel to Dam & Hydro locations, and work with a crew to ensure safe, reliable power.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical circuit theory.
• Skill in the safe use of handheld tools.
• Skill in reading and interpreting diagrams and prints.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and management.
• Proficiency with basic office software (email, docs).

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine installation, maintenance, repair and diagnostic tests.
• Support complex maintenance of transmission, generation, vehicles, and facilities equipment.
• Participate in flood and weather-related operational activities, including weekends/holidays.
• Observe equipment for electrical issues and report findings.
• Travel to multiple Dam & Hydro locations as needed.

Skills

Electrical theory

Hand tools use

Reading diagrams

Communication

Office tools

Education

Tools

Driver's license

CDL (Class A)

Job description

Here’s The Role

The Dam and Hydro Operations team is hiring an entry level electrician to work at Mansfield and Tom Miller dams located in Austin Area! In this role, you will join a crew responsible for the operation and maintenance of hydroelectric generators, floodgates, and powerhouses at all of the Dam & Hydro facilities. You will perform routine installations, maintenance, repairs and operational and diagnostic tests related to electrical craft. The work we perform is important and our critical operations require 24-hour response for flood operations and unit repairs. Our mission is to enhance the lives of Central Texans and our teams are dedicated to service with safety focus as top priority. Join us today!

How You’ll Contribute

• Assist more experienced teammates by performing routine installation, maintenance, repair and operational and diagnostic tests.
• Help in more complex maintenance and repair of transmission, power generation, vehicles, and facilities equipment, using power and hand tools as necessary.
• Assist in operational activities such as flood and weather events, which may include weekends, holidays, and non-standard hours.
• Observe and inspect equipment and structures to detect routine electrical issues.
• Travel independently or with a small crew to various Dam & Hydro locations such as substations, power plants, water systems.

How You’re Qualified

• Zero or more years of experience in maintenance and/or construction of electrical power generation, transmission, distribution, substation and control equipment, and/or other types of electrical equipment, including experience reading blueprints or relevant experience.
• Driver's license
• Class A Texas commercial driver's license or equivalent from another state required for incumbents with heavy equipment operation and transportation responsibilities.

How You’ll Stand Out

• Knowledge of electrical circuit theory.
• Skill in the safe use of handheld manual and power tools.
• Skill in reading and interpreting diagrams and prints.
• Skill in communicating effectively with team members, management and external organizations under normal and emergency conditions.
• Skill level in office productivity applications (email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc).

How We’ll Support You

Benefits that don't just check boxes, they make life better. From healthcare to wellness to time off, we've got you covered, so you can focus on what matters.

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 [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.