Substation Bus Welder

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Competitive Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account with Employer0

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee/family focused culture

Job summary

PACK Power, LLC, established in 2023, specializes in high-voltage electrical systems for renewable energy and substations. This role focuses on welding aluminum buswork for substation projects and coordinating with electricians and linemen on-site.

The position requires 3+ years of welding experience in utility or HV construction, AWS D1.2 6G preferred, and the ability to read engineering drawings. 100% travel to job sites is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AWS D1.2 6G certification preferred.
• 3+ years welding experience in utility or high-voltage construction preferred.
• Proficient TIG/MIG welding of aluminum; ability to read drawings.

Responsibilities

• Weld aluminum buswork using GTAW (TIG) and other 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; perform visual and X-ray inspections if applicable.
• Travel to job sites; work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Aluminum welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

AWS D1.2 6G certified

Job description

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
• 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
• Health Savings Accountwith Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 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..