Substation Electrician

NV Energy; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NV Energy in Nevada seeks a qualified Electrician to construct, erect, and maintain substations and distribution equipment. You will install, test, and repair transformers, regulators, and switchboards, and perform switching under supervision when required.

The position requires completing the Electrician Apprentice training program or equivalent, with adherence to DOT/FMCSA testing and safety protocols for all operations.

Qualifications

• Qualified by training and knowledge to construct, erect and maintain substations.
• Must have completed Electrician Apprentice training program or equivalent.
• Follows DOT/FMCSA testing and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Construct, erect, and maintain substations and distribution equipment.
• Install, maintain, test, and repair transformers, regulators, breakers, and switchboards.
• Be qualified to perform switching and to work with protective relaying and related equipment.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Substation maintenance

Wiring and installation

Safety compliance

Education

Electrician Apprentice training program or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

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 Us

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

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.