What are the responsibilities and job description for the Military SkillBridge Internship / Electrician Substation & Transmission (Various Locations) position at Oncor?
MUST BE ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY, IN THE LAST 180 DAYS OF SERVICE, TO QUALIFY.
About Us
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.
Oncor proudly recruits veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. From distribution and transmission operations personnel to technology and other support functions, the knowledge, expertise, and selfless teamwork of veterans prove valuable to our operations that keep the lights on for more than 13 million Texans.
Oncor is proud to partner with the Military Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge program and offer a diverse selection of challenging, rewarding INTERNSHIPS that are vital to our operations and make a real difference in the communities we serve. Interns will obtain real-world training, work experience, and electric utility industry knowledge in multiple functional areas within our organization.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Directly or through others, the incumbent:
- Install, repair, and maintain transmission and distribution circuit breakers, synchronous condensers, transformers, air/load break switches, switchboards, foundations, structures, buses, controls, conduit systems, switchgear and other electrical and electronic equipment.
- Analyze and correct malfunctions of all types of electrical and electronic equipment.
- Perform work near or on energized equipment using live line tools, rubber gloves, or approved bare hand techniques.
- Operate and maintain various types of line switches. May perform switching and tagging orders to clear equipment for Transmission Grid Controllers.
- Direct the work of others in accordance with the Oncor safety handbook.
- Develop written procedures for use by other craft employees to help ensure that construction and maintenance activities are conducted safely without unnecessary system exposure, customer or facility interruption.
- Maintain a knowledge growth and skills development mindset in an effort to continually improve individual and team performance.
- Assist in the training of new employees and reinforces strong work practices with veteran employees.
- Adhere to corporate core values.
- Build and sustain relationships with other employees to nurture a strong work environment.
- Maintain a high level of quality control to exhibit excellent workmanship.
- Plan work in an efficient and economical manner to support district budget expectations.
- Prepare and process documents to maintain equipment records and database information.
- Operate machinery and maintains license and /or certifications where necessary.
- Diversity by learning the bulk power system within the district and may patrol/repair lines, particularly in storm situations.
Education, Experience & Skills
- Candidates with electrical / electronics related experience are preferred. Coursework in electrical and electronics related fields and math are a plus. Personal computer skills are a plus.
- Must posses a valid driver’s license (Class A license with a CDL endorsement preferred).
- 4 or more years of experience in electrical wiring. Associates in Electronics/Electrical Power preferred.