Substation Journeyman

Company:
Overland Contracting Inc

Req

Job Title:

3614 - Substation Journeyman

Location:

PJGTCLINT

Business Unit Sector: OCI-BVOPS-CONSTRUCT EXCL CEFS

Opportunity Type:
Craft (non‑union)

Relocation eligible:
No

Full time/Part time:
Full‑Time

Project Only Hire:
No

Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

Join Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) and build with pride. Every role matters — you’re responsible for your work, your crew, and the quality you deliver. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable, built into every job, every site, and every decision so our teams return home safe each day.

You’ll work with skilled professionals on critical infrastructure projects, using proven tools and hands‑on experience to grow your craft. With steady work across power, water, grid, and industrial markets — and site amenities that put you first — you’ll have the support to grow your skills and the opportunity to be part of work that keeps communities running.

Plan, lay‑out, install, test, repair, or maintain high voltage substation wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, forms, rebar, embeds, anchor bolts, equipment and control systems in generating stations, substations, and inservice relays in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

• Use appropriate hand and power tools to measure, cut, assemble and install electrical conduits, cable and duct banks; hand dig ditches and holes; install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit‑breaker panels; and install grounding leads and pull wire through conduit.
• Work with high and low voltage systems; test continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery, buzzer, and oscilloscope.
• Rig and set large high voltage equipment; hang protective grounds; layout makeup and install wire jumpers.
• Operate equipment to excavate foundations, install ground grid, spread rock, operate man lift in tight areas of an energized substation.
• May operate up to a 30 ton truck crane in a live substation up to 500,000 volts; operate machinery such as Mini Excavator, Skid Steer, Aerial Man lift, Forklift, and Trencher around live equipment up to 500,000 volts.
• Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested.
• Engage with your work team to ensure zero injuries.
• Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised.
• Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional.
• Use stop‑work authority as needed until the issue is resolved; report all accidents and near misses to supervisor and participate in investigations.
• Identify safety hazards and take corrective action to eliminate or mitigate them; respond appropriately to safety alarms, warning tags, sirens.
• Attend site specific training and follow established safety rules, regulations, and procedures; maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Perform basic arithmetic quickly and accurately; listen to co‑workers and coordinate work with other crafts and co‑workers.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to helpers and laborers; produce quality work meeting plans, specifications and industry standards.
• Read and understand plans, specifications, diagrams, schedules and loop diagrams.
• Visualize 2‑D drawings in 3‑D and develop a complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Assure crew plans, lay‑out, diagram, install and repair substation wiring and control equipment in accordance with plans and specifications.

None specified.

• For Crane Operations, an OSHA approved certification is required (ie NCCCO or CIC Certification); NCCER Electrician, NCCER Carpenter, NCCER Concrete Finisher, NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations, NCCER Rigging.

At least 4 years working experience as a Substation Helper or equivalent combination of education and experience in an industrial construction setting. Strong working knowledge of high‑voltage…