Substation Electrician Apprentice: Hands-on Training

Utilicom

Davenport, Northern (IA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company seeks a Substation Electrician Apprentice in Davenport, IA. The role involves assisting with construction, maintenance, and operation of substations, transmission and distribution circuits, and working around energized equipment.

You will read drawings, install and maintain substation structures, and perform switching operations under supervision. CDL is required within six months, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

  • CDL required at time of or within six months of hire.
  • Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
  • We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion and are an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

  • Reads and interprets drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications and work orders for substations and distribution circuits.
  • Installs, operates and maintains substation equipment and associated systems.
  • Performs switching operations in substations as directed by supervisors.
  • Leads, trains and instructs employees where appropriate.

Skills

Reading drawings
Wiring diagrams
Substation equipment
Safety compliance
Equipment operation
Underground locating
Troubleshooting

Education

CDL required

Tools

RTU testing equipment
Protective relaying tools
Infrared testing equipment

Job description

MidAmerican Energy Company seeks a Substation Electrician Apprentice in Davenport, IA. The role involves assisting with construction, maintenance, and operation of substations, transmission and distribution circuits, and working around energized equipment.

You will read drawings, install and maintain substation structures, and perform switching operations under supervision. CDL is required within six months, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

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