Senior Cable Splicer

Senior Cable Splicer

Under general supervision, performs all duties of a Cable Splicer, Grade I. Splices cables up to 15,000 volts. Performs maintenance of 69kV and 138kV terminations. Does work in connection with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electric cables, terminations, control wiring, and equipment. Performs related duties as required.

• Reliably splice high and low tension cables insulated by paper (PILC), cross link polyethylene (XLPE), and extruded ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) while making conductor connections capable of carrying current equal to the size of the conductor through crimped and/or sweated connectors.
• Make transition splices between the insulating properties listed above, including the method of stress relief, whether it be concentric, neutral, or sheath.
• Install oil and vacuum cutouts.
• Install and wire current, potential, and power control cables for ATO switches.
• Make and repair pilot wire cable splices.
• Have a working knowledge of underground manhole and conduit construction and fill in as Cable Splicer Unit Leader and Underground Unit Leader.
• Survey, make, and interpret underground and manhole maps, assisting the Engineering Department, including tagging and identifying cables.
• Locate underground cables with various cable and pipe locators.
• Interface with other utilities and private contractors, including the installation and maintenance of cables and diodes to drain off excessive voltages and currents, including those to DC electric transit substations.
• On the 69kV and 138kV high pressure oil filled cable system, have the ability to perform somastic coating repairs.
• Make and interpret cathodic protection readings.
• Takes readings at and maintain Kirk Cells.
• Degas and vent potheads.
• Install and maintain phenolic washers.
• Install sacrificial anodes along with any work necessary to prevent electrolysis on the cables.
• Exhibit safe workplace and worksite practices observing applicable APPA, NESC, and NEC safety codes.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completed a Cable Splicer Apprenticeship program.
• Valid State of Ohio Class "A" Commercial Driver's License.
• Ability to work overtime during emergencies and for call outs.
• Ability to lift and carry 75 pounds.