Mechanic B L1-2, STO - Transmission Ops, Underground Transmission (WELDING)

The Transmission Operations department is seeking to hire a Mechanic B (WELDER) to support the department by using knowledge of welding, reading blueprints, and electrical schematics to perform routine welding procedures.

Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Mechanic B's are responsible for using blueprints, sketches, and electrical schematics to perform welding procedures.

- Mechanic B's are responsible for welding pressure piping and utilizing oxygen/acetylene cutting on steel plates/piping.

- Mechanic B's will perform welding procedures on electrical systems in enclosed spaces.

- Mechanic B's will utilize hand/power tools to perform maintenance as needed.

- Mechanic B's troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment.

Qualifications
Required Education/Experience

- High School Diploma/GED and at least 4 years of relevant work experience as a welder with experience reading/understanding welding procedures, reading blueprints, sketches, and electrical schematics
Relevant Work Experience

- Experience reading blueprints, sketches, and or electrical schematics.

- Experience working with hand and power tools.

- Qualification in ASME B31.1 and API 1104 codes using shielded metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding.

- Demonstrate skill in welding of pressure piping and oxygen/acetylene cutting of steel plates and piping.

- Experience with gas metal arc welding.

- Knowledge of sheeting and shoring, is preferred.

- Experience working in safety-focused work environments, is preferred
Licenses and Certifications

- Driver's License Required
Physical Demands

- Ability to respond to system emergencies

- Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold

- Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions

- Perform heavy manual labor, i.e. push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs

- Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces

- Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)

- Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems

- Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations

- Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday

- Ability to use hand tools and operate heavy machinery, i.e. jackhammers

- Acknowledge that if selected, must pass a Physical Abilites Test (PAT)

- Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses

- Work with equipment with a manufacturer weight rating of 350lbs

- Use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment
Additional Physical Demands

- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

- Selected candidates are required to work in electrically enclosed spaces, excavations, on elevated platforms, bucket trucks with heights up to but not limited to 100ft.