Apprentice Electrician

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 

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

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