Role

Reporting to the Journeyperson Electrician, the role of Apprentice Electrician is to install new and maintain low and high voltage equipment in a substation. Under this role the Apprentice Electrician will gain hands-on experience with the installation of ground grids, structural steel's erection and the repair and assembly of power system equipment. The Apprentice Electrician is responsible to assist with the installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of high voltage transformers and all other related equipment on a substation.

Responsibilities

Assist in the day-to-day activities involved with substation construction
Work with high voltage equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, and switches, voltage regulators, capacitor banks, P&C (protection and control) equipment and SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition systems) systems, human machine interfaces (HMI) and remote terminal units (RTUs)
Install time sensitive network and power cabling, including connection, location and documentation of all circuits, as required
Perform preventive equipment maintenance; scheduled, unscheduled and emergency requests
Perform maintenance, predictive inspections and testing on substation equipment
Develop work scopes, draft procedures and perform routine repairs
Comply, at all times, with Rising Edge Group operating and maintenance safe work practices, procedures and standards
Develop and maintain test and maintenance reports while working under Journeyperson Electrician
Work with Journeyperson Electrician to install ground grids, power system equipment's assembly and erection of structural steel

Requirements

Qualifications

Indentured into Electrical trade
Have knowledge of the National Electrical Code and Occupational Safety and Health and Administration regulations as they relate to the Electrician role
Have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Experience with Microsoft Windows, Office and computer based test equipment would be an asset
Must meet pre-access Drug & Alcohol testing requirements
Must be able to work comfortably at heights

Location & Travel Requirements

Rising Edge High Voltage Solutions is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with active projects located throughout the United States (From Virginia to New Mexico). This role requires the flexibility to work in any state where projects are underway.

Schedule & Compensation

Current project schedules operate on a 6 days on / 1 day off rotation.

Living Out Allowance (LOA) is provided for all days worked and varies based on specific project requirements.

Benefits

Benefits

Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Paid Time Off Benefits
Weekly Pay Periods
Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
Training & Development

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