LCL66 Journeyman Lineman

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking utility company as a Journeyman Lineman, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and constructing high voltage electrical systems. This position offers the opportunity to work outdoors in various weather conditions while receiving comprehensive training and support from experienced professionals. As a vital member of the Electric Distribution Operations Team, you'll help ensure reliable power delivery to communities. With a commitment to safety and excellence, this role provides a pathway for career advancement in a dynamic and inclusive environment, making a positive impact on the lives of many.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid training

Flexible work schedule

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Discounts at fitness clubs

On-site wellness center

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Qualifications

• Must have completed a state or federal apprenticeship program.
• Must possess a valid Commercial (Class A) driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction and maintenance of high voltage electrical systems.
• Respond to power restoration efforts during emergencies.

Skills

Climbing poles

Operating company vehicles

Interpreting blueprints

Physical endurance

Using hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bucket truck

Derrick digger

Easement machines

Job description

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

CenterPoint Energy is looking for an Journeyman Lineman to join our Electric Distribution Operations Team, located in Houston, TX.

You will have the ability to: work in an entry level position which will qualify a person for advancement into Distribution Electric Operations skilled work. A successful candidate will be required to perform general labor and receive training under the direct supervision of a Head Journeyman. The labor is performed to assist in the construction and maintenance of high voltage electrical systems and will require working outside in sometimes harsh weather conditions.

Essential Functions

To be successful in this role you will:

• Assist in the construction, maintenance, relocation, diagnosis of problems and repair of primary and/or secondary voltage electrical facilities in a safe, efficient, and focused manner.
• Work as directed to assist in the restoration of power in the event of a storm. Required to remain in the Greater Houston area during emergency events and remain available for extended shift work during all hours of day and night.
• Maintain prompt attendance and perform duties on a variety of shifts and schedules including holidays, weekends and evenings. Must be able to respond 24/7 in emergency situations and work in all types of weather.
• Able to operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Able to interpret blueprints, work orders, manuals, and other technical material related to the performance of the job.
• Must satisfactorily demonstrate ability to climb poles.
• Must be able to pass Company medical evaluation and must be able to distinguish colors, have depth perception, and be able to hear instructions or warnings from a person stationed on construction equipment.
• Must be able to endure strenuous physical exertion and have the dexterity to utilize hand and power tools.
• Must have the ability to lift, push, pull and lower loads manually and using blocks and rope.
• Must have the ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to reach and work overhead for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to work from aerial devices up to 200 ft.
• Must be able to perform job duties in variable conditions including but not limited to all types of weather and all times of the day or night.
• May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aid in restoration efforts.
• This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Other duties and tasks may be assigned at the Company's discretion.
• Must demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Ethics and Compliance Code, and other Company policies and procedures, and take all required training courses.
• Must demonstrate respect for all individuals and adhere to the Company's values and business practices.
• All applicants must take a pre-employment drug test and obtain a negative result as a condition of employment.
• In addition to a pre-employment test, employees performing job functions regulated by the Department of Transportation (i.e. safety-sensitive functions) are subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. Other testing (post-accident, reasonable cause, return-to-duty, follow-up, or return-to-work) may be required in accordance with work-related conditions.

Education Description

• High school diploma or GED

Experience

• Work experience in line construction, skilled trades, or maintenance of high voltage electrical systems, in an outside environment.
• Must have completed a state or federal apprenticeship program approved by the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC) OR completion of a 3–4-year formal training program. (Copy of apprenticeship completion certificate with formal training transcripts required and/or JY level membership card through IBEW.)
  • 4 years of Journeyman Line worker experience if an outside line apprenticeship was completed other than CEHE’s program.
• Must possess a VALID Commercial (Class A) driver’s license and/or be able to obtain a TEXAS Class A CDL prior to start.

Post Employment Testing

• Must take a post-employment assessment through the Institute for Safety in Powerline
• Construction EPT (Employee Placement Testing) process
  • Post-Offer Physical Assessment to include but not limited to the following:
    • Pole climbing test on both wood poles and modular (fiberglass) poles at heights up to 55 feet and higher.
    • Physical agility test while ascending and descending pole to include navigating obstacles to show understanding of FFR systems.
    • Demonstrate rigging principles using capstan hoist, gin arm, and 4 pull double sheave blocks.
    • Successfully demonstrate proficiency in operating a bucket truck, derrick digger, and easement machines.
  • Post-Offer knowledge testing
    • Demonstrate proficiency in wiring out 120/240v lighter transformer, 120/240v open delta, 277/480v bank, and 120/208v bank (including manually cutting pots two-wire).
    • Demonstrate proficiency in sectionalizing and isolating a fault on a single phase URD system.
    • Demonstrate proficiency in sectionalizing, isolating, and redirecting feed on a three-phase overhead circuit.
    • Demonstrate proficiency in LO/TO procedures and obtaining clearances on isolated circuits in trouble.

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 02/03/2025
Posting End Date: 02/10/2025