Journeyman Substation

PacifiCorp; Hurricane (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

PacifiCorp seeks a Substation Journeyman Wireman to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair critical substation infrastructure, ensuring safe and reliable power delivery. You'll work with advanced equipment and collaborate with experienced teams in a safety-focused environment.

You will perform testing, operate switching and grounding, and support the future of energy while meeting union and safety standards. PacifiCorp offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must be a substation journeyman or currently enrolled in substation journeyman training in good standing.
• Must complete the substation journeyman training program.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair substation equipment (transformers, breakers, bus work, wiring, battery banks).
• Operate substation equipment, including switching and grounding.
• Conduct tests on substation apparatus (power factor, TTR, megger, oil sampling).
• Maintain a safe working environment and encourage safe work behaviors.
• Work in confined spaces and elevated areas as required, including ladders and boom trucks.

Skills

Substation equipment

Electrical wiring

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Substation journeyman training program

Job description

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.

General Purpose

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Substation Journeyman Wireman to join our team and play a critical role in delivering safe, reliable power to the communities we serve. This is an opportunity to work with advanced substation equipment and technology while contributing to the backbone of the electric utility system.

As a Substation Journeyman, you will apply your expertise in substation equipment, apparatus, control systems, and wiring to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair critical infrastructure that keeps the power flowing. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a safety-focused environment, tackling challenging projects and helping support the future of energy.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair substation equipment which includes, but is not limited to transformers, regulators, load tap changers, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, motor-operated and manual switches, bus work, wiring, battery banks and chargers, and substation structures.
• Operate substation equipment, including switching and grounding.
• Perform testing on substation apparatus such as power factor, transformer turns ratio, megger, ductor, battery load testing, oil sampling, and other analytical tests as assigned.
• Consistently maintains and provides a safe working environment, following safety rules and practices, encouraging safe work behaviors, actively maintaining and accident-free work place.
• Physical requirements may include working in confined spaces and in elevated work areas such as heights from ladders, structures, scaffolds, buckets and boom trucks.
• May work independently or with others, occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions, and be responsible for tools, test equipment, and vehicles.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must be a substation journeyman or a journeyman presently enrolled in the substation journeyman training program in good standing.
• Must complete the substation journeyman training program.

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle.

Our Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
• Work Life Balance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (non-union employees)
• Military leave support for active-duty employees
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana.