Wireman - Substation

Ddgrid; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

Great benefits

Job summary

DDGrid, LLC, a full-service electrical substation contractor, seeks a Wireman for our Midwest Division based in Troy, Ohio. You will perform electrical installation, wiring terminations and related tasks on substation equipment, supporting protection and control work across projects.

The role requires reading schematics, following safety rules, and coordinating with the P&C team to ensure timely project delivery. Valid DOT medical card and TWIC are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of recent Wireman experience.
• Must maintain a DOT Medical Card or have the ability to obtain one within an agreed timeframe.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card.
• Subject to random alcohol and drug testing and background checks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to inspect PPE and follow safety rules and policies.

Responsibilities

• Electrical installation and removal tasks on substation equipment used in power transmission, distribution and generation.
• Oversee and participate in cable/conduit installation, cable preparation and wiring terminations in substations and control rooms.
• Perform duties for Substation utility work.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams to install/modify protection and control wiring.
• Support P&C project installations and repairs while near energized equipment.

Skills

Wireman experience

Job description

DDGrid, LLC is a full-service electrical substation utility contractor throughout the Southwest and Southern United States. We are equipped to handle projects of all sizes with 50 years of combined experience in the industry. As one of the leading substation construction contractors we are currently seeking a Wireman for our Midwest Division based in Troy, Ohio. With a continued focus on our Mission Statement, DDGrid continues our journey of being the preferred Substation Utility construction contractor for our clients. We offer excellent compensation and great benefits.

Responsibilities

• Electrical installation and removal tasks on substation equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation (including wiring relays).
• Oversee and take part in cable/conduit installation, cable preparation, and wiring terminations in an electrical substation and control room/building.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities as required for Substation utility work.

Essential duties

• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, cable schedules, and wiring diagrams to install/modify substation Protection and Control wiring (including relays) in accordance with engineering design and customer specifications.
• Support Protection and Control project installations, alterations, additions and/or repairs while working in the vicinity of energized or in-service equipment as directed by the P&C Lead.
• Responsible for reviewing and marking up all project drawings to document progress, field changes, and corrections as applicable.
• Identify risks and associated mitigation techniques on utility systems and equipment.
• Safely identify energized components.
• Ability to safely work through Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Develop a Site Risk Assessment to document all high-risk construction and commissioning activities and to formalize the processes of circuit isolation and restoration in a manner that ensures no unintended operations of station equipment and protection systems and personnel safety.
• Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and project completion reports and documentation that includes project progress, issues or problems, recommendations, test results and analyses.
• Ensure proper project drawing management and general housekeeping is kept onsite, at all times.
• Ensure Working/Field Copy of project drawings updated continuously throughout the project to ensure they accurately reflect the as-left condition of the project at the end of each day.
• Promote efficient flow of information and ensure complete and accurate record keeping.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of recent Wireman experience.
• Must maintain a Medical Card certified by a DOT Medical Examiner or have the ability to obtain one within an agreed upon timeframe.
• Must have the ability to obtain a TWIC card.
• Subject to random alcohol and drug testing requirements and background checks.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Ability to properly inspect PPE and follow Company safety rules and policies.