Substation Electrician

NV Energy is seeking a Journeyman Substation Electrician in Reno, NV, responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing substations and related equipment. Candidates must have completed an Electrician Apprentice program and possess knowledge of transformers, circuit breakers, and electrical systems. The position offers up to a $25K sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and various benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan. The job requires outdoor work and some travel.
Requirements

Journeymen Substation Electricians who join NV Energy will be eligible for these additional incentives
• Up to $25K sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance

Substation Electrician-

An employee who is qualified by training and knowledge to construct, erect, and maintain substations. Must be qualified by training and knowledge to install, maintain, test, and repair substation, generating station and distribution equipment including but not limited to transformers, regulators, tap changing devices, circuit breakers, switchboards, generators, and other rotary equipment. Must be qualified to perform switching. Must be able to lay out, assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical fixtures, apparatus and wiring. When under direct supervision may be required to perform work on protective relaying, communications equipment, Supervisory control and related equipment. Must have successfully completed the Electrician Apprentice training program or equivalent.

Essential Education, Skills, And Environment

Education and Work Experience

HighSchool Diploma or GED and completion of Substation Electrician apprentice program with IBEW Journeyman Status.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Transformers, switching, Circuit Breakers & Switchboards

Equipment and Applications

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

May require work in outdoor weather conditions, and near extreme heat. Some exposure to loud noises required. Some overnight travel required

Additional Requirements

This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under Title 49 CFR Part 382 and Part 40. Any applicant/employee who is licensed and would operate a commercial vehicle for the Company will be subject to drug and alcohol testing under the Company's FMCSA drug and alcohol testing programs. Any employment, transfer, or promotion offer made for this position is contingent upon taking and passing a drug test prior to the commencement of the new role. If an applicant/employee fails the drug test, any offer of employment, transfer, or promotion will be revoked.

Compensation

$58.87 per hour. Potential Safety Bonus 2%. The company reserves the right to determine the number of positions awarded for this requisition.

Benefits

We offer the following benefits for non-represented employees. For represented employees, we offer many similar benefits plans and programs with specific terms negotiated in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Medical
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Wellness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) fixed contribution - company contributes 4% regardless of employee's contribution
• 401(k) match - company matches 100% of the employee's first 6% contribution; immediate vesting
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• Military leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Visit our Corporate website for detailed information and other benefits offered

EOE/Veteran/Disability

At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at our company, please contact Human Resources via email at HumanResources@nvenergy.com or call our HR Help Desk at (702) 402-5500 and select '0' or Fax your request at (702) 402-0031. TTY Sensory Impaired - 711

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