Substation Tech-Journeyman Lineman

Siemens Energy

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K match

Family benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Orlando seeks a Substation Tech-Journeyman Lineman to supervise a crew, plan daily work, and ensure safe, compliant installation and maintenance of high‑voltage substations on EPC projects.

You will coordinate with project managers and engineers, enforce OSHA safety protocols, read electrical diagrams, and document crew hours and material usage while delivering reliable, on‑time results.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; completion of lineman apprenticeship preferred.
8+ years as a Substation journeyman lineman with high voltage overhead work and substations; prior supervisory experience.
Experience with union labor management and nationwide manpower scheduling.
Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and safety management on HV sites.
Strong communication skills and ability to multitask under pressure while managing critical infrastructure construction operations.
Proficiency in reading staking sheets, electrical diagrams, and construction plans.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise lineman crews for overhead line work in substations.
Assign daily tasks, monitor progress, and ensure safety standards and project specs are met.
Implement safety programs, conduct trainings, and perform toolbox talks and hazard assessments.
Ensure crews have tools and materials and maintain proper clearances and grounding procedures on energized systems.
Maintain crew records and provide progress and incident reports to project management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

OSHA knowledge

High voltage systems

Reading diagrams

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Lineman apprenticeship

Journeyman License

Master Electrician

OSHA 10 & 30

NFPA70E

Tools

Staking sheets

Electrical diagrams

Construction plans

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

The Substation Tech-Journeyman Lineman is responsible for supervising and directing a crew of substation linemen engaged in above and below-grade electrical work for high-voltage substation EPC projects. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and high-quality installation, maintenance, and repairs of substations. Substation Tech-Journeyman Lineman will plan daily work activities, allocate manpower and equipment, and provide technical guidance to ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and union labor agreements. Acting as the on-site foreman, this position coordinates closely with project managers, engineers, and other trades to maintain schedule integrity and resolve field challenges promptly. The Lead Foreman Lineman is accountable for enforcing strict adherence to OSHA and Siemens Energy safety protocols, conducting job hazard analyses, and fostering a culture of safety and productivity within the crew. Success in this role requires strong leadership, advanced technical knowledge of high-voltage systems, and the ability to manage resources effectively in dynamic field conditions.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Lead and oversee lineman crews perform overhead line work for substation construction and maintenance.
Assign daily tasks, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
Implement Siemens Energy’s Zero Harm safety program, conduct safety training, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
Ensure crews have proper tools, equipment, and materials for efficient operations and conduct daily tailboard/toolbox safety meetings and hazard assessments.
Supervise installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead conductors, poles, insulators, switches, and related high-voltage equipment and ensure proper clearances and grounding procedures when working on energized or de-energized systems.
Maintain accurate records of crew hours, materials used, and work performed as well as provide progress updates and incident reports to project management.

What You Bring

High school diploma or GED; completion of a recognized lineman apprenticeship program. (or equivalent work experience).
Experience: 8+ years of experience as a Substation journeyman lineman, with a must-have background in high voltage overhead work and high voltage substations. Prior supervisory or foreman experience leading lineman crews.
Proven experience with union labor management and nationwide manpower scheduling.
Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and safety management on high voltage sites.
Strong communication skills, Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure while managing simultaneous critical infrastructure construction operations.
Proficiency in overhead transmission and distribution systems and the ability to read and interpret staking sheets, electrical diagrams, and construction plans.
Certifications: Osha 10 & 30, NFPA70E, Journeyman License, Master Electrician.
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About The Team

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

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