Substation Bus Welder

PACK Power LLC; Giddings (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Health Savings Account with Employer

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

PACK Power LLC is seeking skilled welders to perform high-quality welding and assembly of buswork in substations. The role involves TIG welding of aluminum, interpreting blueprints, and installing substation bus systems.

Travel is 100% to job sites across projects in the renewable energy sector. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of welding experience (preferably in utility/high-voltage construction) and AWS D1.2 6G certification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• AWS D1.2 6G certification or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years welding experience, preferably in utility or high-voltage construction.
• Proficient in TIG/MIG welding aluminum.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all company and safety policies and procedures
• Complete all required safety documentation
• Weld aluminum buswork using GTAW (TIG) and other welding methods
• Interpret engineering blueprints, schematics, and substation layout drawings
• Fabricate and install substation bus systems, brackets, and support structures
• Ensure welds meet mechanical and electrical standards including inspections
• Operate and maintain welding and cutting tools safely
• Communicate clearly with team to ensure understanding of duties and safety
• Coordinate with electricians, linemen, and other team members
• Follow OSHA, NESC and safety policies; participate in JHA and LOTO
• Travel to job sites and work outdoors in varying weather; occasional travel to different sites

Skills

Aluminum TIG welding

Welding (TIG/MIG)

Reading engineering drawings

Safety compliance

Communication

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

AWS D1.2 6G certified or equivalent

3+ years welding experience in utility/high-voltage construction

Tools

TIG welding equipment

MIG welding equipment

Job description

Position Scope

Responsible for performing high-quality welding and assembly of buswork in electrical substations. This includes working with aluminum conductors, pipe and tubing, ensuring structural integrity and electrical continuity in high-voltage and medium voltage environments. Work is performed according to engineering drawings, project specifications, and safety standards.

Location & Travel

100% travel

Company Overview

PACK Power was Created in 2023 after our leadership identified a niche market need for specialty electrical work, particularly in substation work for the Renewable Sector. Our leaders bring decades of experience from EPC general contractors in wind and solar projects across the United States.

PACK Power LLC is a national electrical contractor that specializes in high-voltage electrical systems for the renewable energy market, including Substations, transmission lines. We also have a MV group that focuses on collection systems. We offer planning, procurement, engineering, and construction services for high- and medium-voltage cable installation, substations, and other key infrastructure needed for clean energy projects. We are primarily focused on the Renewables sector right now but have some exposure and upcoming projects in utilities.

Our High Voltage Division delivers comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solutions for critical electrical infrastructure across the utility, renewable energy, and industrial markets. Our expertise includes substations, switchyards, and transmission line systems ranging from distribution and medium voltage to extra-high voltage (EHV).

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Complete all required Safety documentation
• Weld aluminum buswork using GTAW (TIG) and other appropriate welding methods.
• Interpret and follow engineering blueprints, schematics, and substation layout drawings.
• Fabricate and install substation bus systems, brackets, and support structures.
• Ensure welds meet mechanical and electrical standards, including visual and X-ray inspection requirements if applicable.
• Operate and maintain welding and cutting tools safely and efficiently
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly, listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate response
• Coordinate with electricians, linemen, and other team members to complete projects.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with OSHA, NESC, and company safety policies.
• Participate in job hazard analysis (JHA) and follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Travel to job sites and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• May be required to travel to different jobsites on limited notice
• Position involves performing other duties as required including but not limited to grounding and conduit installation, steel erection, cable pulling, etc.; as well as other duties as assigned by Superintendent or Foreman

Education and Work Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified welder (AWS D1.2 6G or equivalent preferred).
• 3+ years of welding experience, preferably in utility or high-voltage construction.
• Proficient in TIG/MIG welding aluminum.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and construction documents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Safety principles
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10's and 100's; ability to perform these operations using units, weight measurement and volume
• Ability to understand units of force, pressure and torque and apply appropriate tooling adjustments for each

Working Environment

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and extreme heat
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud

What'sin it for You

Compensation$32+/hr commensuratewith experience

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) withCompetitive Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Parental Leave
• Health Savings Accountwith Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Employee/family focused culture

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include backgroundcheckand drug testing.Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail].

PACK Power, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is alsoPACKPower policy tocomply withall applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

PACK Power, LLC does not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a signed agreement with the Talent Acquisition Team..