LCL66 Electrician T&D

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Date: Jan 7, 2025

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77034

Company: CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Substation Performance Electricians: troubleshoots, operates, maintains and repairs substation equipment.

Location is Webster, Texas and the shift is Monday-Thursday 0630-1700

Essential Functions

• Removes various pieces of equipment from service.

• Works on large transformers and circuit breakers.

• Applies settings, calibrates, maintains and troubleshoots protective relaying and computer-controlled supervisory equipment and knows all the related control circuitry of a transmission and distribution substation.

• Operates the bulk power-transmission/substation system, provides high voltage switching and grounding as necessary.

• Operates test equipment such as relay tables, digital supervisory simulators, high voltage dielectric strength testers and transducer calibrators to troubleshoot and repair.

• Climbs steel structures to heights of 60 feet or more, and works from aerial devices at heights up to 60 feet or more to install and maintain substation equipment.

• Works near wire and tubing conductors energized with high voltage electricity, on larger transformers and circuit breakers.

• Operates vehicle (up to 2 tons) up to 50 miles per day or more in city traffic to substation locations.

• Loads and unloads vehicle, lifting equipment up to 50 pounds.

Education Description

• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronics or Electrical Technology: or two years (60 credit hours) of formal training in electrical, electronics, engineering, or related technical discipline or the equivalent industrial or military work experience.

Experience

• Must have experience in electrical/electronics or equivalent or military training.

• Must have successfully completed three years apprentice training program in order to advance to electrician.

• Ability to use basic mathematics, interpret and use measurements related to electricity.

• Ability to use and care for hand tools and equipment.

• Knowledge of basic substation equipment use and operation.

• Knowledge of safety rules and company regulations regarding safety.

• Ability to operate test equipment such as relay test tables, digital supervisory tests simulators, high dielectric strength tester and transducer calibrators.

• Ability to use, but not limited to, test instruments such as ammeters, phase angle meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, D.B. meters, wave form analyzers, capacitance and resistance bridges, transformer turns ratio test sets.

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and must maintain a safe driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform tasks (20%), walk (40%), and bend (40%).

• Ability to positions include squatting (20%), extended reach above head (20%), and extended reach in front 30 inches.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and lower to ground, and lift 20 pounds up to 10 times per hour for distances of 20 feet.

• Ability to be able to wear full face respirators while wearing various protective devices.

• Job requires working overtime and responding to emergency call outs whenever they occur (7 days a week/24 hours a day).

• Works in outside environment with heat, cold, rain, and humidity, depending upon the season.

• Requires working at heights of 60 feet or more above ground.

• Will be exposed to oil, grease, and various solvents: and may be exposed to SF-6 has, hydrazine, chlorine, PVC acetone, PCB or other potentially hazardous chemicals.

• Must maintain body weight at or below 280 pounds due to use of weight-restricted equipment necessary to perform tasks.

• This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this job at the Company's discretion.

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay

• Paid training

• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day

• Transit subsidies

• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off

• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston

• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement

• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Start Date: 01/07/2025​

Posting End Date: 01/14/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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Nearest Major Market: Houston

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