Job Information
Austin Energy Substation Electrician II / III in Austin, Texas
Position Information
Posting Title Substation Electrician II / III
Job Requisition Number AE503683
Position Number 105603
Job Type Full-Time
Division Name Electric System - Field Ops
Minimum Qualifications
Substation Electrician II
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in a related electric utility field.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License ( CDL ) or ability to acquire license and/or endorsements within 120 days of employment..
Produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Substation Electrician III
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in a related electric utility field.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License ( CDL ) or ability to acquire license and/or endorsements within 120 days of employment.
Produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Notes to Applicants
Position Description:
This position will be a part of the Substation work group and will report to the Substation Electrician Supervisor.
This position will be working in high voltage substations ranging from 69kV – 345kV and will safely assist in the installation, modification, and repairs of Austin Energy’s high voltage substations. This position will be required to be available for scheduled, unscheduled, and call back work and rotational on-call stand by and follow all safety procedures and policies.
Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and wellness benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE (https://www.austintexas.gov/department/active-employee-benefits) for more information.
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications
Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Salary is established as an entry rate of pay for this position and is nonnegotiable.
Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
Assessments:
Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing.
Top candidates will need to complete both a written and field level test at the experience level they are hired at before their 6 month probation period ends. Failure to pass the tests will result in termination.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
This position requires a criminal background investigation.
This position requires pre-employment screening under NERC CIP .
Driving Requirement:
This position requires a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker endorsement or the ability to acquire one within 90 days of employment. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) (https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Employment/new_hire_driver_safety_standards.pdf) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Work Schedule:
This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin.
Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.
Shifts may change according to departmental needs.
Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.
Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
Monday through Thursday
6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This position is considered an Essential position. Please see Notes to Applicants below for more information on Essential Personnel requirements.
Job Close Date 06/24/2024
Type of Posting External
Department Austin Energy
Regular/Temporary Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable
Category Technical
Location 2526 Kramer Ln, Austin, TX 78758
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
Experience with Doble Testing
Experience with substation equipment maintenance, and repair
Experience with Load Tap Changer maintenance and repair
Experience operating Boom Trucks and Cranes up to 30 tons
Experience operating Personal Lift Bucket Trucks up to 65 ft.
Skill and experience reading and interpreting substation prints and one-line diagrams
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Substation Electrician II (https://www.austintexas.gov/hr/jobdesc/jobrptdesc.cfm?codeid=2883)
Substation Electrician III
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Substation Electrician II (https://www.austintexas.gov/hr/jobdesc/jobrptdesc.cfm?codeid=2883)
Substation Electrician III
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV .
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- The minimum qualifications for this position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in a related electric utility field. Do you meet these minimum requirements?
Yes
No
- Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
(Open Ended Question)
- This position requires a Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) or ability to acquire license and/or endorsements within 120 days of employment. Produce and maintain an acceptable driving record. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
Yes
No
- The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?
Yes
No
- This position is classified as an “essential” position. The candidate must be able to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements?
Yes
No
- The physical requirements of this position include the ability to climb ladders, work on and around elevated work positions/platforms, work in enclosed/confined spaces, and work as an enclosed space attendant. Are you able to meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodations?
Yes
No
- Please describe your experience with Doble Testing. Include all equipment you have tested and what role you played in the testing.
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your experience with Substation equipment maintenance and repair. Please include the types of equipment you worked on.
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your experience with Load Tap Changer maintenance and repair. Include all types and manufacturers you have worked on.
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your experience operating Boom Trucks and Cranes up to 30 tons.
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your experience operating Personal Lift Bucket Trucks up to 65 ft.
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your experience reading and interpreting substation prints and one-line diagrams.
(Open Ended Question)
- This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.
I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
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