Energy Services Electrician Sr

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lower Colorado River Authority is seeking a senior Electrician to oversee maintenance and operation of hydroelectric equipment at Mansfield and Tom Miller dams in Central Texas. You will work with a small team to support flood operations, powerhouses, and related infrastructure, focusing on medium voltage 11.5-13.8 kV systems.

The role requires strong troubleshooting, adherence to safety standards, and flexibility to respond to 24/7 activity, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in maintenance and/or construction of electrical power generation equipment.
• A degree in electrical power theory, electronics, instrumentation, controls, industrial maintenance or related field; substitutions possible per LCRA guidelines.
• Driver's license.
• Class A Texas CDL or equivalent required for incumbents with heavy equipment operation and transportation responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect, test electric motors, generators and floodgates, electrical circuit breakers, condensers, transformers, switches, communication systems, and electrical and electronic control equipment and wiring.
• Repair failures in electrical and electronic circuits and equipment; install test apparatus on all electrical equipment.
• Implement solutions to electrical and electronic control system problems.
• Perform maintenance, repair and operational and diagnostic tests on all power apparatus. Record test results. Develop and prepare summary of test results in reports.
• Travel independently or with a small crew to Dam and Hydro locations such as substations, power plants, water systems.
• Assist in operational activities such as flood and weather events, which may include weekends, holidays, and non-standard hours.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical maintenance

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

Electrical technology degree or related field

Tools

Texas CDL Class A

Driver's license

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Here's The Role

We are seeking a senior Electrician to work at all Dam and Hydro facilities! This position will be based out of the Mansfield and Tom Miller dams. In this role, you will work with a small team that is responsible for the operation and maintenance of hydroelectric generators, floodgates, and powerhouses. We are looking for someone experienced with medium voltage (11.5-13.8 kV) equipment and associated safety requirements. The work we perform is important and our critical operations require a 24-hour response time for flood operations and unit repairs. Our mission is to enhance the lives of Central Texas and our teams are dedicated to service with safety focus as top priority. Join us today!

How You’ll Contribute

• Install, maintain, inspect, test electric motors, generators and floodgates, electrical circuit breakers, condensers, transformers, switches, communication systems, and electrical and electronic control equipment and wiring.
• Repair failures in electrical and electronic circuits and equipment; install test apparatus on all electrical equipment.
• Implement solutions to electrical and electronic control system problems.
• Perform maintenance, repair and operational and diagnostic tests on all power apparatus. Record test results. Develop and prepare summary of test results in reports.
• Travel independently or with a small crew to Dam and Hydro locations such as substations, power plants, water systems.
• Assist in operational activities such as flood and weather events, which may include weekends, holidays, and non-standard hours.

How You’re Qualified

• Four 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 other relevant experience.
• 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.
• 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

• Texas Journeyman Electrical license.
• Experience in working in a generation facility.
• History of successfully mentoring/coaching junior staff with a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Process and procedure driven, with experience implementing and maintaining.

How We’ll Support You

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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-based basis.