[Hiring] Underground Lineman @Southwire Company LLC

Role Description

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

• Safety
  • 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
• Craftwork
  • 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
• Project Management
  • 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
• Customer Relations
  • Provide positive customer service

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• Able and willing to travel on a regular basis
• Able to safely climb poles if needed
• Able to lift, push, pull and carry at least 75 lbs. for a distance of 300 ft.
• Able to stand, kneel and work in confined spaces for an extended period of time
• Must be able to fit into a confined space rescue harness
• Must conduct digging operations as required
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking
• Frequent exposure to seasonal elements
• Conditions may vary based on assignment

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