Distribution Electrician Troubleshooter (Journeyman Lineman) (Austin Energy)

Austin Energy • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Distribution Electrician Troubleshooter (Journeyman Lineman) at Austin Energy is responsible for responding to system disturbances and power quality issues within the electrical distribution system. This role requires a high level of initiative and independent judgment, as the individual will act as a first responder to electrical hazards, lead investigations, and communicate effectively with various stakeholders. The position involves working under minimal supervision, providing leadership to field personnel, and ensuring safety protocols are followed during emergency situations.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Six (6) years of direct experience in the electric utility field as a Distribution Lineworker, with two (2) years at a Journey Level.
• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or ability to acquire it within 120 days of employment.
• Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with construction, maintenance, switching and/or troubleshooting on a distribution electric system.
• Experience with the hazards associated with working on energized lines and equipment at distribution primary voltages (7200V - 12,500V).
• Experience climbing electric utility wood poles up to 100 feet, while utilizing fall restraint equipment and devices.
• Experience with construction of all types of distribution electric transformer installations serving single and three phase loads.

Responsibilities

• Investigates electrical disturbances and power quality issues, performs emergency electrical system isolation, and restores and/or repairs the overhead and underground electrical distribution system.
• Acts as a first responder and leads incident and/or system disturbance investigations for electrical hazards on the electrical distribution system.
• Makes scenes safe where electrical hazards are present, including de-energizing hazardous electrical lines and equipment, barricading, and communicating safety issues to relevant authorities.
• Identifies, documents, and reports compliance issues in accordance with applicable codes, ordinances, and standards.
• Communicates with System Operations personnel, AE leadership, customers, and the public to detail events and actions taken to investigate and address system and/or power quality disturbances.
• Creates, submits, and/or executes electrical clearance orders, in coordination with AE System Operations, to de-energize, isolate, and/or restore electrical circuits.
• Performs on-the-job training and field performance evaluations of Distribution Electrician Apprentice/Trainees and Distribution Electrician III's.
• Conducts detailed pre-work/tailgate meetings to ensure all employees on a jobsite have the information, work skills, and tools to complete their work safely.

Benefits

• Commensurate pay based on relevant work experience.
• Essential personnel status requiring work during emergencies or bad weather.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED