Substation Electrician

NV Energy; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NV Energy seeks a qualified Electrician to construct, erect, and maintain substations and distribution equipment, including transformers and switchgear. The role requires proficiency in installing, testing, and repairing electrical systems and performing switching operations.

An Electrician Apprentice training program or equivalent is required. The position is subject to department of transportation regulations and FMCSA drug/alcohol testing programs for employees operating commercial vehicles,

Qualifications

• Must be qualified by training to install, maintain, test, and repair substation and distribution equipment.
• Must be able to perform switching and lay out, assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical fixtures, apparatus and wiring.

Responsibilities

• Construct, erect, and maintain substations and related equipment.
• Install, maintain, test, and repair transformers, regulators, switchgear, and other equipment as required.
• Possess ability to perform switching and work under supervision when needed.

Skills

Electrical installation

Substation maintenance

Testing and repair

Education

Electrician Apprentice training program

Job description

7340 ELECTRICIAN
An employee who is qualified by training and knowledge to construct, erect, and maintain substations. Must be qualified by training and knowledge to install, maintain, test, and repair substation, generating station and distribution equipment including but not limited to transformers, regulators, tap changing devices, circuit breakers, switchboards, generators, and other rotary equipment. Must be qualified to perform switching. Must be able to lay out, assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical fixtures, apparatus and wiring. When under direct supervision may be required to perform work on protective relaying, communications equipment, Supervisory control and related equipment. Must have successfully completed the Electrician Apprentice training program or equivalent.

Qualifications

This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under Title 49 CFR Part 382 and Part 40. Any applicant/employee who is licensed and would operate a commercial vehicle for the Company will be subject to drug and alcohol testing under the Company’s FMCSA drug and alcohol testing programs. Any employment, transfer, or promotion offer made for this position is contingent upon taking and passing a drug test prior to the commencement of the new role. If an applicant/employee fails the drug test, any offer of employment, transfer, or promotion will be revoked.

About the Team

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.