[Hiring] Substation Bus Welder @PACK Power

Role Description

Responsible for performing high-quality welding and assembly of buswork in electrical substations. This includes working with aluminum conductors, pipe and tubing, ensuring structural integrity and electrical continuity in high-voltage and medium voltage environments. Work is performed according to engineering drawings, project specifications, and safety standards.

Location & Travel: 100% travel

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Complete all required Safety documentation
• Weld aluminum buswork using GTAW (TIG) and other appropriate welding methods
• Interpret and follow engineering blueprints, schematics, and substation layout drawings
• Fabricate and install substation bus systems, brackets, and support structures
• Ensure welds meet mechanical and electrical standards, including visual and X-ray inspection requirements if applicable
• Operate and maintain welding and cutting tools safely and efficiently
• Communicate clearly, listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences
• Coordinate with electricians, linemen, and other team members to complete projects
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with OSHA, NESC, and company safety policies
• Participate in job hazard analysis (JHA) and follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Travel to job sites and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• May be required to travel to different jobsites on limited notice
• Perform other duties as required including but not limited to grounding and conduit installation, steel erection, cable pulling, etc.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Certified welder (AWS D1.2 or equivalent preferred)
• 3+ years of welding experience, preferably in utility or high-voltage construction
• Proficient in TIG/MIG welding aluminum
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and construction documents

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
• Ability to understand units of force, pressure and torque and apply appropriate tooling adjustments for each

Working Environment

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and extreme heat
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Benefits

• Compensation $33-35/hr commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with Competitive Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Employee/family focused culture