Shift Substation Tech Trainee - BGE

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Baltimore (MD); Vor Ort; USD 33.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hourly rate $28.96/hr

Annual bonus 4%

401(k) match and company contribution

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Substation Shift Technician trainee. The program includes 18 months of instruction with 8-week field rotations at multiple sites, learning substation operations, safety practices, and test procedures.

On-the-job and classroom training cover high voltage testing, grounds, and switching. You’ll support equipment maintenance, live phasing tests, and perform diagnostic tasks under supervision.

Qualifikationen

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent training or experience.
• 1 year minimum construction or electrical related experience.
• Familiarity with basic electricity.
• Ability to interpret and follow technical instructions.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.

Aufgaben

• Perform substation maintenance and field operations under supervision.
• Assist Senior Shift Substation Technicians in troubleshooting and repair.
• Conduct live phasing acceptance testing under guidance.
• Record data during inspections and maintain equipment tests.
• Adhere to safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Kenntnisse

Technical reading

Shift flexibility

Hand tool use

Clear communication

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical measuring instruments

Test equipment

Jobbeschreibung

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We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies - Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

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Primary Purpose

As a trainee, you will be required to report to multiple locations and required to follow both Pumphrey and Blakely for 8-week field rotations. Approximately 18 months of instruction leading to a Substation Shift Technician in an electric transmission/distribution-oriented discipline responsible for field operation, mechanical maintenance and high voltage testing tasks in company substations, and mechanical maintenance and high voltage testing tasks in customer substations. On the job and classroom training to learn and understand substation operations, including the various substation groups. Demonstrates an understanding of all standards, safety practices, and regulations to safely perform tasks associated with the job. Performs basic planned switching and applies and removes grounds to high and low voltage equipment as directed by System Operations to isolate or return equipment to service. Applies the Lockout and Tagout (LOTO) procedures to outage electrical equipment. Performs alarm and trouble response. Performs live phasing acceptance testing of new substation equipment, only under guidance of a Lead Substation Technician. Performs minor diagnostic and troubleshooting tests on in or out-of-service substation equipment. Assists Senior Shift Substation Technicians in troubleshooting equipment and circuit problems, maintaining, testing and repairing high voltage equipment, up to 500 kV. Performs monthly inspections of substation equipment (recording data, equipment inspections, battery checks, and testing alarm systems), correcting unsatisfactory conditions, and referring problems as required. Assures that work conforms to specifications, drawings, safety practices and regulations. Assists in the installation of mobile substations. Is required to work various shifts, overtime, and during emergencies.

Education and Experience

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent Training, education and/or experience in a technical or vocational field; or equivalent combination of education/training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1-year minimum construction or electrical related experience.

Knowledge

Familiarity with basic electricity.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to interpret and accurately follow technical instructions. Ability to handle changing shifts (night/day work).

Ability to use hand tools, electrical measuring instruments, operating tools, and test equipment.

Physical ability to perform assigned job duties, (e.g., ability to lift 25 lbs. or greater, trench work, climbing, and work from aerial lift and auxiliary equipment).

Willingness to work under adverse working conditions (e.g., weather, heights, vehicular traffic, and mandatory overtime). Satisfactory completion of the Technical Occupations Test (TECH).

Non-CDL Driving: Maintain a valid driver's license and notify the Company of changes potentially impacting ability to drive.

Ability to pass background check to obtain access to various customer substations.

Demonstrated ability to write, speak, read, comprehend, and communicate clearly and accurately in the English language. Must be willing and able to work overtime on a regular basis and must be available for callout overtime if, and when required, consistent with the Labor Agreement.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive function and may be subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing Disclaimer: May perform other duties as assigned.

May be required to respond to emergency events.

Benefits

• Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $28.96/Hr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.