Senior Electrician – Hydroelectric Systems (Dam Ops)

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

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.