High-Voltage Substation Electrician (Journeyman)

Xcel Energy, Inc.; Matheson (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Pension/401(k) enrollment

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking an Electric Substation Electrician/Technician to build, repair, and operate high voltage substations. The role requires expertise with 345kV, 230kV, and 115kV systems and adherence to safety and lockout/tagout policies.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining equipment, obtaining proper clearances, and working in challenging conditions. A CDL Class A is required or must be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Must have CDL Class A or obtain within 6 months.
• Journeyman level Substation Electrician who has completed an approved Substation Apprentice program or company approved equivalent program.
• Basic knowledge of National Electric Code, FERC, Hazmat, OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Install, construct, inspect, repair and maintain all electrical substation equipment such as high voltage transformers, power circuit breakers, instrument transformers, structures, conductors, switches, regulators, generators, motors and pumps.
• Develop proficiency with high voltage equipment for safe operation and switching.
• Obtain and verify proper clearances and switch 345kV, 230kV, 115kV and other distribution voltages.
• Follow safety guidelines and lockout/tagout procedures; perform work in various weather, heights and confined spaces.

Skills

CDL Class A

Journeyman level

High voltage knowledge

Lockout/tagout

Communication skills

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical diagnostic tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking an Electric Substation Electrician/Technician to build, repair, and operate high voltage substations. The role requires expertise with 345kV, 230kV, and 115kV systems and adherence to safety and lockout/tagout policies.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining equipment, obtaining proper clearances, and working in challenging conditions. A CDL Class A is required or must be obtained within six months.