Substation Journeyman
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician
Location: Glen Rose
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Date: Jul 22, 2026
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company :Overland Contracting Inc
Opportunity Type :Craft (non-union)
Project Only Hire :No
Why Black & Veitch?At Black & Veitch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
Job SummaryPlan, lay-out, install, test, repair, or maintain high voltage substation wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, forms, rebar, embeds and anchor bolts, equipment and control systems in generating stations, substations, and inservice relays in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities- . Use appropriate hand (ie drill, screwdriver) and power tools (ie pipe threader, conduit bender) to properly 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 insure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope . Rig and set large high voltage equipment, hang protective grounds, layout makeup and install wire jumpers, . May utilize equipment to excavate for foundations, layout and install ground grid, utilize equipment to spread rock, operate man lift in tight areas in an energized substation .
Install all other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications . As necessary, and in addition to the general substation work, may operate up to a 30 ton truck crane in a live substation up to 500,000 volts . As necessary, operate the following machinery/equipment around live substation equipment up to 500,000 volts:
Mini Excavator, Skid Steer, Aerial Man lift, Forklift, and Trencher . Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested - Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve 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
- If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved . Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed . Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions
- Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards . Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (ie back‑up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored…
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