•Experience demonstrating skill using basic math skills (such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
•Read and understand Blueprints with little or no direction.
•Use of appropriate power tools (i.e., pipe threader, conduit bender etc.) and hand tools (i.e., drill, screwdriver etc.).
•Properly Measure, cut, assemble, and install electrical conduits, cable, and duct banks.
•Have the knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets, their location and how to use.
•Always follow rules of safe conduct.
•Terminate wire with little or no direction.
•Measure, cut and install jumpers.
•Install grounding leads and pull wire through conduit.
•Install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit breakers panels.
•Work with high and low voltage systems.
•Help test continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using test instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
•Have the knowledge and skills to effectively use oxygen/acetylene flame cutting equipment.
•Recognize various materials used in the craft and have the working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques.
•Ability to accurately perform and repair circuit breakers, transformers, tap changers, protective relays.
•Ability to correctly install, inspects, and maintain substation equipment.
•Ability to test and troubleshoot substation equipment using appropriate techniques.
•Ability to safely utilize demolition procedures.
•Be able to select and safely use appropriate equipment which may include (but are not limited to) manlifts, forklifts, and company trucks to layout and install ground grid, spread rock.
•Ability to work in small, cramped areas, in variety of weather conditions, and in heights of greater than 20 feet.
•Understand, support, and follow all guidelines for Lock Out/ Tagout procedures.
•4 years of experience working on substations or as an electrician or similar craft as a helper or a combination of work experience and training
•Working knowledge of the substation field of work.
•Understand and carry out oral instructions
•Read and carry out simple written instructions
•Read and carry out complicated written instructions
•Read and interpret detail prints and documents
•Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals and metrics to calculate surfaces, volumes, weights and measures
•Operate complex equipment and power tools
•Operate small equipment and power tools