Substation Electrician

Responsibilities

• Maintain, test, inspect, install, remove, and operate substation high voltage conversion and distribution equipment.
• Work with 12 kV AC switch gear, 4 kV AC light and power switch gear, 2.3 kV AC signal switch gear, 1500 V DC rectifiers and switch gear, high voltage transformers, motor‑operated overhead disconnect switches, vacuum contractors, and computer‑based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition equipment.
• Perform paperwork, inventory management and vehicle and tool maintenance related to the position.
• Perform other related duties as needed to meet the organization’s ongoing needs.

• Journeyman Electrician with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in conversion substation or utility substation maintenance.
• Proficient in interpreting substation one‑line and switch gear schematic diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting background.
• Computer hardware and software background.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment and materials weighing up to 75 pounds; up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Must pass Metra’s Roadway Worker rules within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Knowledgeable in maintaining SCADA equipment.

Union position. Starting pay rates may vary based on entry rates in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

Metra prohibits applicants and employees from using or possessing marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia) or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies for pre‑employment screening purposes, while on duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.