Substation Electrician (Traveling) - Cummings Electrical

Getting you home safe and healthy is priority one, our training programs are ranked amongst the best, the business performance has created job security and opportunities for advancement, and we stay ahead of pay rates. Electricians say our culture is better than anywhere else they’ve been! Simply put, our people love working here and we know you will too!

We’re hiring: Traveling Substation Electrician

We are revolutionizing the way value is delivered! Service focuses on building strong partnerships with clients to provide reliable electrical solutions for all your project needs. Our clients benefit from our turnkey approach, experienced construction management, highly skilled electricians, and years of experience as a leading industry electrical project contractor. Every day, we work towards our vision of revolutionizing how value is delivered so that our customers will not consider hiring anyone else and our employees will not consider working anywhere else.

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• Must poses a valid TDLR Apprentice or Journeymen’s License is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in Substation commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in the commissioning of new substations, including testing and energizing transformers, switchgear, and protective relays to ensure systems are operational and meet design specifications.
• Conduct testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of protective relays and control systems to ensure accurate operation and system protection during electrical faults.
• Work with SCADA systems for remote monitoring and control of substation equipment, ensuring data integrity and communication with the central control center.
• Ability to read electrical prints including one line, schematic and wiring prints.
• Ability to interpret test results and evaluate the results based on standards provided by the specific equipment manufacturer, test equipment manufacturer and/or company provided standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot control circuitry of substation equipment that may require troubleshooting both electrical and mechanical problems.
• General knowledge of substation wiring standards.
• General knowledge of substation construction
• Ability to effectively communicate findings using written and verbal communications skills.
• Present recommendations for repairs and/or upgrades to other team members, management, and/or client representatives.
• Proficient with the set up and use of general and specialized test equipment encountered in the daily testing of electrical substations.
• Ability to supervise and train less experienced technicians.
• Must be able to pass Pre-employment Drug screen and Background Check.
• Have the ability to fluently communicate effectively with customers, team members, and project managers regarding project progress, issues, and recommendations.

Not required, but nice to have:

• Journeyman Electrician license in the state of Texas preferred.

100% Travel Required within the continental United States.

How we support you:

Our environment allows you to take pride in your work, create meaningful connections, and acquire growth-based development skills. We are also committed to providing you with a comprehensive range of benefits aimed at supporting your success both in and outside the workplace and ensuring your security and well-being.

Some of what we have to offer includes:

• Weekly Pay
• Bonuses
• OT available, while still respecting a healthy work life balance
• Boot and tool purchase assistance
• Job advancement
• In-house training
• Flexible health benefit options
• 401(k) company contribution
• Regular team building/employee appreciation activities

Pay Range $25.00 - $50.00 Per Hour Compensation commensurate with experience. 

Cummings Electrical is an equal opportunity employer.

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