Job Information
Austin Energy Substation Electrician I or II in Austin, Texas
Position Information
Posting Title Substation Electrician I or II
Job Requisition Number AE503724
Position Number 109578
Job Type Full-Time
Division Name Electric System - Field Ops
Minimum Qualifications
Substation Electrician I:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year experience in a related field
Thirty semester hours of college credit in power technology, electronics, communications technology, industrial technology or related field may substitute for one year of the general required experience with a minimum substitution of one year.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Valid Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License or ability to acquire license and/or endorsements within 90 days of employment.
Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work in confined areas.
Ability to learn principles of electrical theory as applied to transformers/ switches, etc. for hook-ups.
Substation Electrician II:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years experience in maintenance or modification of electrical substations.
Thirty semester hours of college credit in power technology, electronics, communications technology, industrial technology or related field may substitute for one year of the general required experience with a minimum substitution of one year.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Valid Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License or ability to acquire license and/or endorsements within 90 days of employment.
Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work in confined areas
Ability to work under emergency and all weather conditions.
Notes to Applicants
Position Description:
The Substation Electrician (SE) will be part of the Substation Maintenance group and will report to the Substation Maintenance Supervisor. The SE will be working in high voltage substations ranging from 69kV – 345kV. The SE will safely assist in the installation, modification, and repairs of Austin Energy’s high voltage substations. The SE will be available for scheduled, unscheduled, and call back work. The SE will also be available for rotational on-call stand by and follow all safety procedures and policies.
This position will be filled at either the Substation Electrician I or II level, depending upon candidate qualifications.
Note:
Top Candidates will need to complete both a written and field level test at the experience level they are hired in at, before their 6 month probation period ends. Failure to pass the test will result in termination
Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE (http://www.austintexas.gov/department/active-employee-benefits) for more information.
Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Salary is established as an entry rate of pay for this position and is nonnegotiable.
Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
Good Standing Employees
Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and all of the preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.
Assessments:
- Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
This position requires a criminal background investigation.
This position requires pre-employment screening under NERC CIP .
Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker endorsement or the ability to acquire one within 90 days of employment. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) (https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Employment/new_hire_driver_safety_standards.pdf) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Work Schedule:
This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin.
Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.
Shifts may change according to departmental needs.
Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.
This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.
Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
Monday through Thursday, 5:45 am to 4:15 pm.
This position is considered “essential” which will require work outside of normal business hours including evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Job Close Date 07/09/2024
Type of Posting External
Department Austin Energy
Regular/Temporary Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable
Category Technical
Location 2526 Kramer Lane, Austin, TX 78758
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with installing Substation Disconnects and Breakers.
Experience operating Boom Trucks and Cranes up to 30 tons
Experience operating Personal Lift Bucket Trucks up to 65 ft.
Skill and experience reading and interpreting substation prints and one-line diagrams
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Substation Electrician I (http://www.austintexas.gov/hr/jobdesc/jobrptdesc.cfm?codeid=2882)
Substation Electrician II
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Substation Electrician I (http://www.austintexas.gov/hr/jobdesc/jobrptdesc.cfm?codeid=2882)
Substation Electrician II
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- The minimum qualifications for this position are graduation from high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year experience in a related field. Thirty semester hours of college credit in power technology, electronics, communications technology, industrial technology or related field may substitute for one year of the general required experience with a minimum substitution of one year. Do you meet these requirements?
Yes
No
- Please describe how you meet these minimum qualifications. Please detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
- This position requires a Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License with a Tanker endorsement. Do you have a Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License with a Tanker endorsement or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License with a Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment?
Yes
No
- The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?
Yes
No
- A physical requirement of this position is the ability to work in confined areas. Are you able to meet this requirement with or without reasonable accommodations?
Yes
No
- This position is classified as an “essential” position. The candidate must be able to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements?
Yes
No
- Please describe your experience with the installation of Substation equipment. Include all the types of equipment you worked on.
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your experience with Substation equipment maintenance and repair. Please include the types of equipment you worked on.
(Open Ended Question)
- Please describe your experience installing Substation Disconnects and Breakers.
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your experience operating Boom Trucks and Cranes up to 30 tons. In which position(s) listed on your application did you gain this experience?
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your experience operating Personal Lift Bucket Trucks up to 65 ft. In which position(s) listed on your application did you gain this experience?
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your experience reading and interpreting substation prints and one-line diagrams. In which position(s) listed on your application did you gain this experience?
(Open Ended Question)
- This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.
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