Underground Lineman

Arlington, TX

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

This position is responsible for the safe repair and rejuvenation of medium to high voltage underground cables using Novinium's patented technology and processes.

Responsibilities

• Work safely with no electrical contact incidents or personal injuries
• Enhance and advance a below zero incident safety culture and behavior
• Comprehend and follow OSHA and company safety rules
• Responsible for the safety of all people at a worksite
• Operate TDR waveform and RF locating equipment to perform cable testing and analysis of cable paths, splice locations and neutral corrosion
• Place and operate cable injection equipment on de-energized and energized cables in transformers, switchgear, junction boxes and at other cable end points
• Perform air flow tests
• Prepare cable for injection activities, including electrical craftwork according to quality standards
• Inject URD and feeder cables with Novinium patented repair/rejuvenation fluids using sustained and un-sustained rejuvenation technologies
• Provide field service and set up injection equipment
• Switch medium voltage electrical circuits
• Write and implement cable switching orders, manage switching contact with circuit owner
• Climb poles to perform work if needed
• Carry out other duties as assigned
• May coordinate injection and digging activities (competency in excavation)
• Maintain rolling stock and equipment
• Select Injection Adapters, and cable accessories
• Assist Team Leader with job planning, hazard avoidance, and recording daily work records
• Operate company vehicles and equipment, including bucket trucks, as required
• Provide positive customer service

Requirements

• Relevant work experience as a Lineman, Class A Lineman, Class B Lineman, First Class Power Lineman, or Cable Splicer with current certification or documentation
• Experience with underground line work, including URD, fault location and repair, and switching
• Strong Lineman underground craftwork skills, including inline splices, terminations and elbows
• Ability to read circuit maps
• Basic computer skills and entry level proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, internet/web)
• Understanding of basic construction skills
• Strong mechanical skills
• Familiarity with URD systems and cables, fault repair and switching
• Safe work record and a firm commitment to safety
• Valid driver's license and acceptable DMV record
• CDL preferred
• Passport and ability to travel to Canada preferred

Benefits

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More