Line Electrician - Substation Maintenance

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLine Electrician - Substation Maintenance  Job Summary 

Responsible for the removal, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical components, systems, and instrumentation equipment in an industrial setting. Duties include preventative maintenance, advanced diagnostics, process optimization, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role requires strong knowledge of AC/DC drives, PLCs, VFDs, overhead cranes, instrumentation devices, and low-to-medium voltage equipment. The technician may also mentor or train others, interpret technical manuals and schematics, and participate in safety and environmental programs.

Line Electrician - Substation Maintenance  Responsibilities 

• Removal, repair and installation of electrical components, electrical systems, analysis and diagnosis, advanced troubleshooting and systems/process optimization; may mentor or train other electrical workers
• Safe completion of routine and non-routine repairs and construction
• Perform preventative maintenance including installation, repair and troubleshooting of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation equipment (i.e. substations, power distribution systems, switchgear motors, motor controls, systems and components, process controls, instrumentation and pneumatic equipment)
• Must have strong knowledge in the maintenance and troubleshooting of AC/DC drives, PLCs, overhead cranes, management control systems, calibration of field transmitters/transducers and weigh scales, and low and medium voltage equipment
• Ability to perform installations and renovations compliant with regulatory agency standards
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and work area instructions, participate in safety and environmental activities, and use plant and equipment correctly at all times

Line Electrician - Substation Maintenance Position Requirements 

• Completion of an approved certified program for instrumentation/control system, electronics, & electrical; OR
• Minimum of four (4) years experience in industrial instrumentation/electrical repair and maintenance; OR
• Associates degree or Trade School Certification in the related field and two (2) years experience performing maintenance and repair of industrial automation, instrumentation, and electrical systems
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.

Line Electrician - Substation Maintenance   Position Requirements

• High School diploma or GED 
• Experience with VFDs, PLC, HMI, and/or SCADA Control Systems 
• Experience working with low and medium voltages 
• Experience with AC and/or DC controls 
• Experience with instrumentation devices 
• Experience with diagnostic electrical test equipment 
• Experience with HVAC equipment 
• $50 per-shift stipend available to employees assigned to specific positions, within the Smelter Electrical and E/I Maintenance departments, which meet program guidelines.

Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.

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