Substation Technician Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Missouri is seeking a skilled tradesperson to plan, lay out, install, test and repair instrumentation and electrical systems as part of industrial construction projects. You will fabricate and install conduit, tubing, piping, and supports according to plans and industry standards.

Responsibilities include wiring, testing, and startup of systems, verifying safety, and working with high and low voltage equipment in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Must have basic electrotechnical understanding and ability to read and follow plans.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in using electrical, hand, power, and layout tools safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Move materials and equipment to work locations and set up work sites.
• Replace or repair defective parts using hand tools.
• Install conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment.
• Assemble and install supports, structures, and tubing.
• Test and start up systems; ensure electrical safety and compatibility.
• Work with high and low voltage systems and assess hazards.
• Climb and work at heights in confined spaces; work outdoors in all weather.

Skills

Electrical tools usage

Measurement tools

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical testing instruments

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

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Plan, lay-out, install, test, and perform all process requirements for installation of instrumentation in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Fabricate and install conduit, tubing, and piping including the installation of instruments and supports

Experience Level

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work sites
• Replaces or repairs defective parts, using hand tools
• Installs associated support structures, components, and tubing
• Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and framework using hand and power tools.
• Pour concrete into finished forms, finish concrete surfaces to specifications and install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.
• Install, maintain, test and repair electrical systems including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers and switches.
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations.
• Test and start up systems and continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components.
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards.
• Work with high and low voltage systems.
• Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
• Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment.
• Load gravel, dirt, and sand; smooth and grade roads, spread rock and gravel.
• Assist skilled craftsman to install columns, beams according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess knowledge skills and abilities for position
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

• Must have all required tools
• Must understand electrical hazards associated with transmission and distribution voltage substation construction
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
• Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Few contractors can build what TIC builds, the way TIC builds it. We only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best

Whether it’s cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.