Substation Wireman

powerx; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Certification incentives

Referral bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Health/vision/dental/LTD/STD + life

401k with company match

Performance program

Paid parental leave

PTO with wellness days and holidays

Job summary

powerx is seeking a Substation Wireman to install, wire, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems in substations. This role supports the crew leader to ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and project specifications.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, wiring diagrams, commissioning work, and documenting daily activities while adhering to safety rules and PPE requirements. Travel to project sites nationwide is involved.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10 certification.
• Experience with substation wiring, equipment, and protection schemes.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and work from electrical drawings and schematics.
• Install and maintain substation wiring and equipment.
• Participate in commissioning activities with electrical/mechanical crews.
• Troubleshoot and test electrical circuits to ensure proper operation.
• Prepare daily notes and reports for crew lead review.
• Maintain safety and compliance with OSHA standards and client requirements.
• Be available for short-notice assignments and overtime as needed.

Skills

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical apprenticeship preferred

Job description

OUR POWERX PERKS

• Competitive Pay
• Incentives for Certifications
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, Basic Life/AD&D, and other ancillary products
• 401k program with a company match
• Performance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• PTO including Wellness Days and Paid Holidays
• And much more!

Job Summary:

The Substation Wireman is responsible for performing the installation, wiring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and equipment in substations. This role supports the crew leader, ensuring that all work comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and project specifications.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Technical Accountabilities

  Learn how to read, interpret, and work from electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.

  Learn about material inventory, tools, and documentation required for substation wiring projects.

• Commissioning and Validation

  Perform the installation and maintenance of substation wiring and equipment.

  Participate in all aspects of commissioning work for dedicated projects with electrical/mechanical crews.

  Install and terminate control, power, and communication cables for substation equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, control panels, and relays.

• Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution

  Participates in the process of identifying and resolving issues with electrical/mechanical systems and equipment during the comm issioning process.

  Assist with the troubleshooting and testing of electrical circuits and components to ensure proper operation.

• Documentation and Reporting

  Prepare daily notes for work completed and submits to crew leader for approval.

• Safety and Compliance

  Perform work in compliance with applicable safety regulations (e.g., OSHA).

  Learn and maintain high standards for electrical safety, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard mitigation.

  Stay in compliance with industry standards, codes, and client specifications.

  Support the safety culture and for safe working conditions.

  Maintain compliance with all customer requirements and with internal training.

• Additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support the organization's goals and adapt to evolving business needs.

Attributes/Abilities:

Must have a satisfactory background/MVR check.

Must pass a pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and/or random drug test.

Understanding both company and client expectations as it relates to safety, quality, compliance and the documentation for projects.

Ability or knowledge around conduit bending, cable pulling, crimping, soldering, and cable terminations (e.g., control cable, CT/VT wiring).

Available to work on an as-needed basis, with potential short-notice assignments.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Learn and maintain thorough knowledge of protections and control wiring techniques, guidelines and best practices.

Verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Experience and Education:

High school diploma or GED; completion of a certified electrical apprenticeship is preferred.

0-3 years of progressive experience in substation construction, wiring, or maintenance.

Experience with power utilities is preferred.

Ability to obtain an OSHA 10 certification.

Working knowledge around substation equipment, control systems, and protection schemes.

Knowledge of use, limitations, and maintenance of all Personal Protective Equipment.

Physical Requirements:

Combination of office and field work environment with frequent travel to project sites through the United States; must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and must be insurable.

May require working in various environmental conditions, including construction sites, operational facilities, and energized equipment up to 500kV.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Ability and willingness to work occasional overtime as needed.

Potential low e