Journeyman ID_ 11071

Position Summary

The Journeyman, under general supervision, will lead and perform experienced level tasks in installation, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical service lines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Must reside within a thirty-minute response time of the NBU Service Center as measured by an internet mapping tool
  • Demonstrate the ability to read and understand maps and drawings
  • Demonstrate the ability to locate and identify underground utilities
  • Perform hole digging, excavation, pole sets and installations
  • Install and maintain overhead, underground and substation equipment
  • Understanding of all NBU and APPA Safety guidelines resulting in ability to work on energized and de-energized conductors and equipment.
  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot primary and secondary conductors
  • Ability to perform Distribution circuit switching
  • Responsible for tree trimming and vegetation management
  • Installation and maintenance of self-contained and instrument metering equipment
  • Required to be on call and available for after hours, holidays, and weekend work hours when needed.
  • Patrols lines and identifies, repairs, and or replaces defective equipment, and corrects any unsafe conditions.
  • Able to demonstrate and act accordingly with NBU Core Values
  • Appropriately handle confidential information and act within the practices of NBU's Handbook.

TROUBLESHOOTING

  • Ability to identify hazards when responding to trouble calls.
  • Ability to locate faults and electrical issues
  • Knowledge of Source Controls and Electrical Equipment: Sub Station Breakers, Oil Circuit Re-closures, Capacitor banks, Transformer Banks, and Fuses

Additional Duties

  • Responsible for effective communications with NBU employees, customers, and vendors
  • Assist, communicate, and cooperate with other divisions within NBU
  • Mentor and direct Apprentices with on the job training and leadership qualities that reflect NBU's Core Values.
  • Supervise crew in absence of supervisor or Lead Journeyman
  • Responsible for accurate and timely documentation for work orders, purchase orders, and other information as assigned

General Responsibilities

Formal Education And Work Experience Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained: High School Diploma/GED

Work Experience Time Frame: Five Years or More Field of Study: General Studies

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Certification And Licensures Requirements

  • Successful completion of a pole climbing course is required. - Class ‘A’ Texas Commercial Driver’s License is required. - DOL Certification - Must reside within a forty five minute response time of the NBU Service Center as measured by an internet mapping tool
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