Substation Wireman

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Job Title:

Substation Protection & Controls Wireman

Job Description

This role focuses on installing, wiring, and supporting protection and control systems within utility substations across Colorado and the Texas/Oklahoma panhandle and southeastern New Mexico regions. The Substation Protection & Controls Wireman works in both greenfield and brownfield substations at various stages of energization, performing precise control wiring, panel wiring, and point-to-point wiring on low-voltage conductors. This position offers a clear pathway to more technical and higher-paying roles such as pre-commissioning agent or commissioning agent.

Responsibilities

+ Install and wire protection and control systems in utility substations, including both greenfield and brownfield sites.

+ Perform point-to-point control wiring on substation equipment, relay panels, and control panels using #10 AWG and smaller conductors.

+ Read, interpret, and follow schematics and wiring diagrams independently to complete wiring and installation tasks accurately.

+ Support protection and controls installation work, including panel wiring, low-voltage wiring, and electrical assembly activities.

+ Work safely and effectively in energized and non-energized substation environments, following all site procedures and safety practices.

+ Travel to and work at various project sites, primarily throughout Colorado and within the Texas/Oklahoma panhandle and southeastern New Mexico service areas.

+ Remain on-site for extended periods, typically several months at a single location, to support ongoing substation projects.

+ Stand for long periods and work in awkward positions as needed to complete wiring and installation tasks in the field.

+ Collaborate with field teams, technicians, and commissioning personnel to ensure protection and control systems are installed correctly and ready for testing and commissioning.

+ Document work performed as required by project standards and communicate progress or issues to project leadership.

Essential Skills

+ Hands-on control wiring experience specifically in substation protection and controls (not general electrical or residential).

+ Proven ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams independently.

+ Experience wiring #10 AWG and smaller conductors in control and low-voltage applications.

+ Demonstrated experience with control wiring in environments such as HVAC controls, panel shop wiring, fire alarm wiring, PLC wiring, or solar and wind control wiring.

+ Comfort working in greenfield and brownfield substation environments at various stages of energization.

+ Ability to work long on-site days (typically 10-hour shifts), including standing for extended periods and working in awkward positions.

+ Willingness and ability to be on-site five days per week, often at the same location for several months.

+ Familiarity with substation, electrical, electrical engineering, utility distribution, and substation design concepts.

+ Residence or ability to regularly work within Colorado and/or the Texas/Oklahoma panhandle and southeastern New Mexico regions.

+ Control wiring experience in substation protection and controls over multiple years (as implied by the requirement for significant hands-on experience).

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in HVAC controls wiring, providing a strong foundation in low-voltage control circuits.

+ Panel shop wiring experience, including building and wiring control panels in a shop or field environment.

+ Fire alarm wiring experience, especially with low-voltage, point-to-point control wiring.

+ PLC wiring experience, including wiring input/output devices and control circuits.

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Experience with solar and wind control wiring, particularly in utility or industrial environments.

+ Residence in the Texas/Oklahoma panhandle or southeastern New Mexico is preferred.

+ Willingness to relocate or travel regularly within the defined service areas; relocation support may be considered for highly qualified candidates.

+ Eligibility for potential sign-on incentives may be considered for candidates who meet or exceed all core requirements.

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