Substation Apprentice: Build, Troubleshoot & Power the Grid

PacifiCorp; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking a Substation Apprentice to work under a journeyman or foreman, performing install, maintenance, testing, and overhaul of substation equipment across multiple Utah locations.

You will participate in substation inspections, system wiring, and protective device work, following blueprints and manuals. A High School Diploma, Class A CDL, electrical theory training, and NJATC aptitude testing are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL.
• Completed electrical theory training including AC & DC, motors and industrial controls.
• Proof of electrical theory training with a "B" or better grade from SLCC or equivalent; NJATC Electrical Aptitude Test score 5+.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot, repair, operate, and overhaul all substation apparatus and equipment.
• Perform substation inspections and documentation activities for all equipment.
• Install and maintain panels, instrumentation, controls, and protective devices.
• Test and diagnose using specialized equipment for oil, power factor, infrared, and other tests.
• Work from blueprints, manuals, and schematics to install and maintain systems.
• Perform welding and operate shop equipment for maintenance and fabrication.

Skills

Class A CDL

Electrical theory knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma / GED / equivalent

Electrical theory training (AC & DC, motors, industrial controls)

NJATC Electrical Aptitude Test score 5+

Job description

PacifiCorp is seeking a Substation Apprentice to work under a journeyman or foreman, performing install, maintenance, testing, and overhaul of substation equipment across multiple Utah locations.

You will participate in substation inspections, system wiring, and protective device work, following blueprints and manuals. A High School Diploma, Class A CDL, electrical theory training, and NJATC aptitude testing are required.