High Voltage Substation Operator Apprentice
Listed on 2026-08-27
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Utility Technician -
Energy/Power Generation
Electricity Generation, Renewable Energy, Power Plant / Engineering, Utility Technician
Substation Operator Apprentice I
A successful candidate in the position of Substation Operator Apprentice I will, under direct supervision of a journeyman Substation Operator or another journeyman Electrical Worker, operate high voltage electrical equipment in electrical power transmission system substations and on transmission lines. Specific tasks vary with the type of substation to be operated. Available duty locations:
Kent, WA;
Longview, WA;
Olympia, WA;
East Wenatchee, WA;
Pasco, WA;
Richland, WA;
Snohomish, WA;
Clarkston, WA;
Vancouver, WA;
Kalispell, MT;
Gold Creek, MT;
Goshen, OR;
North Bend, OR;
Keizer, OR Hillsboro, OR Umatilla, OR. Satisfactory completion of all aspects of each step including online courses and classroom instruction is mandatory for advancement to the next step. Failure to meet program requirements contained in the Standard of Apprenticeship will result in removal from the Apprenticeship program.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Substation Operator Apprentice - Must be able to climb and work at various heights such as on platforms, ladders and stairs adjacent to high-voltage equipment. Requires good balance to climb ladders and stairs, and perform repair duties while switching and changing fuses and walk on uneven surfaces. Operate motor vehicles. Ability to raise, lower and maneuver up to 30 pounds utilizing a pole 20 feet or more in length.
The Apprentice can expect to be in a travel status approximately 25% of the time since assignments away from the headquarters will be required to complete some of the work processes and training. The total costs of tuition, books, and related materials will be paid by BPA. The Apprentice will be paid for travel and per diem expenses, in accordance with applicable travel regulations, for expenses incurred in connection with mandatory training, including training on scheduled days off.
The time spent traveling to the training site and returning from the training site is the employee's responsibility and is not paid for by BPA. Next Apprentice class will start February 7th, 2027.
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