Substation Electrician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

NV Energy is hiring an Electrician to construct, erect, and maintain substations and related equipment in Northern Nevada. The role requires completing Electrician Apprentice training or equivalent and being able to perform switching and testing on substation gear.

Qualified candidates will work under DOT/FMCSA regulations, with drug and alcohol testing requirements and potential relocation assistance or a sign-on bonus to facilitate relocation to our Northern Nevada locations.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Electrician Apprentice training or equivalent.
• Qualified to install, maintain, test, and repair substation equipment.
• Able to perform switching.
• DOT/FMCSA regulated; drug/alcohol testing required.

Responsibilities

• Construct, erect, and maintain substations.
• Install, maintain, test, and repair transformers, regulators, breakers, switchboards, generators.
• Perform switching and operate related equipment.
• Demonstrate required training/knowledge.

Skills

Electrical installation

Substation maintenance

Switching operations

Education

Electrician Apprentice training

Job description

Job Description

Ready for a New Opportunity in Northern Nevada?

Job Description

Ready for a New Opportunity in Northern Nevada?

Relocation Assistance and Sign-On Bonus Available

This position offers more than just a great career opportunity. Eligible candidates may receive relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus to help make their transition seamless. Benefit levels are determined based on where the selected candidate is relocating from to our Northern Nevada locations.

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 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.

Note: Immigration Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For more information regarding work visas, please visit www.uscis.gov

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.