Journeyman Lineman - DFW Texas Region EG

Job Description

This position is responsible for the safe repair and rejuvenation of medium to high voltage underground cables using Novinium’s patented technology and process. 

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 boxers and 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 unsustained 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) 
• Maintaining rolling stock and equipment 
• Select injection adapters and cable accessories 
• Assist Team Leader with job planning, hazard avoidance, and record daily work records 
• Operate company vehicles and equipment, including bucket trucks, as required 

-Customer Relations 

• Provide positive customer service 

Requirements: 

• Relevant work experience as a Lineman, Class A, 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 

Working Conditions: 

• Able and willing to travel on a regular basis 
• Able to safely climb poles if needed 
• Able to lift, opus, 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 in 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