Substation Construction Apprentice

Overview

Substation Construction Apprentice role at Phillips Infrastructure. This is an entry level position that will enter the Phillips Inc. Apprenticeship Program. T&D Services team in Alabama and Georgia.

• Perform substation construction and maintenance with minimal to no supervision. This includes trenching, installing conduit, pulling cable, wiring outdoor electrical equipment, installing ground grids, foundations, setting steel structures, installing buswork and conductors, welding aluminum buswork, setting and adjusting air switches, installing circuit breakers, and setting main power transformers.
• Follow all verbal and written instructions from senior crew members.
• Operate company vehicle.
• Assist Electricians by preparing materials and stocking trucks.
• Learn to operate aerial lifts, forklifts, skid steers, backhoes, excavators, boom trucks, and other equipment used in substation construction.
• Perform services in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintain company equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

• Clean driving record;
  Class A Commercial Driver’s License preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to perform manual labor (e.g., digging, trenching, lifting).
• Be able to lift/move 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a skills assessment at start of employment.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year construction experience.
• Completion of an accredited Substation Apprentice Program, or 2-4 years in the T&D construction industry.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Construction