Substation Electrician 1/C, 2/C, Apprentice acceptable

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP is seeking a Substation Electrician 1/C, 2/C, or Apprentice to join our team in Rochester, NY. The role focuses on the safe operation, maintenance, and construction of substations and related systems at our location on Scottsville Rd, with hourly rates listed from $23.04 to $58.19.

The position requires 4+ years of substations experience or formal training, a valid driver's license, and willingness to be on call as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 4 years' experience in electric construction and maintenance in substations and related systems or have completed a formal training program in substations and related systems.
• Must be able to understand and diagnose problems related to electric substations and related systems and perform the work to correct these problems.
• Must have obtained a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver's license and possess or have the ability to obtain a CDL or other certifications or licenses required for the specific job.
• Respond to calls outside of regular hours in all types of weather and be available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to assist or respond to applicable emergency situations as able.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively performs all work associated with the operation, maintenance and construction of electric substations and related systems.
• Must have had at least 4 (four) years' experience in electric construction and maintenance in the area of substations and related systems and/or have completed a formal training program in substations and related systems and/or the ability to demonstrate these skills on an appropriate test.
• Must be able to understand and diagnose problems related to electric substations and related systems and perform the work to correct these problems.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION - Union: Substation Electrician 1/C, 2/C, Apprentice acceptable

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

LOCATION: NY - Rochester - Scottsville Rd

HOURLY RATE: $23.04 - $58.19

A Substation Electrician is committed to safety and safe work practices. These individuals are responsible for ensuring the safety of themselves, coworkers, the general public, and Company property. They know and apply the fundamentals of electricity and are aware of the hazards involved in this discipline. They ensure the safety and reliability of the electric system, particularly in the area of substations and related systems. They demonstrate the ability to competently and effectively perform the duties of their job including the skills to perform the operation, maintenance, and construction of substations and related systems. They work closely with others in a team environment including interaction with employees, customers, agencies, and trade allies in the performance of their duties.

A. Duties:

• Safely and effectively performs all work associated with the operation, maintenance and construction of electric substations and related systems.
• Must have had at least 4 (four) years' experience in electric construction and maintenance in the area of substations and related systems and/or have completed a formal training program in substations and related systems and/or the ability to demonstrate these skills on an appropriate test.
• Must be able to understand and diagnose problems related to electric substations and related systems and perform the work to correct these problems.

Skills and Requirements

In addition to possessing the specific qualifications for each job, each employee should demonstrate the ability to meet these general requirements, which include:

• Have a satisfactory work record.
• Execute the physical requirements to perform their job.
• Pass job tests, obtain licenses and certificates, and computer skills applicable to the work performed.
• Follow instructions and function in a team environment including effective interaction with supervisors, coworkers, customers, agencies, and trade allies.
• Respond to calls outside of regular hours in all types of weather and be available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to assist or respond to applicable emergency situations as able.
• Comply with the rules of the Company, as applicable.
• Ensure the safety of self, coworkers, the general public, and Company property.
• Represent the Company in a professional manner.
• Must have obtained a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver's license and possess or have the ability to obtain a CDL or other certifications or licenses required for the specific job.
• Perform other less skilled or related work associated with their job classification.

Competencies

Be a role model Be agile Collaborate and Share Develop Self & Others Empower to grow Focus to achieve results Technical Skills Company: ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP Mobility Information

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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties.

This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and NewYork within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities.

This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and NewYork within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas.

NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employees' management.

Job Posting End Date: October-1-2026

We are one of the main energy companies in the world, a leader in renewables, which champions the energy transition towards a low-emissions economy. We supply energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries and develops its renewable, network and commercial activities in Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil and Australia and maintains markets such as Japan and Poland, among others, as growth platforms.