Shift Substation Tech Trainee - BGE

About the job

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in? Primary Purpose

As a trainee, you will be required to report to multiple locations and required to follow both Pumphrey and Blakely for 8-week field rotations.

Approximately 18 months of instruction leading to a Substation Shift Technician in an electric transmission/distribution-oriented discipline responsible for field operation, mechanical maintenance and high voltage testing tasks in company substations, and mechanical maintenance and high voltage testing tasks in customer substations. On the job and classroom training to learn and understand substation operations, including the various substation groups. Demonstrates an understanding of all standards, safety practices, and regulations to safely perform tasks associated with the job. Performs basic planned switching and applies and removes grounds to high and low voltage equipment as directed by System Operations to isolate or return equipment to service. Applies the Lockout and Tagout (LOTO) procedures to outage electrical equipment. Performs alarm and trouble response. Performs live phasing acceptance testing of new substation equipment, only under guidance of a Lead Substation Technician. Performs minor diagnostic and troubleshooting tests on in or out-of-service substation equipment. Assists Senior Shift Substation Technicians in troubleshooting equipment and circuit problems, maintaining, testing and repairing high voltage equipment, up to 500 kV. Performs monthly inspections of substation equipment (recording data, equipment inspections, battery checks, and testing alarm systems), correcting unsatisfactory conditions, and referring problems as required. Assures that work conforms to specifications, drawings, safety practices and regulations. Assists in the installation of mobile substations. Is required to work various shifts, overtime, and during emergencies.

Primary Duties

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Job Scope

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Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent Training, education and/or experience in a technical or vocational field; or equivalent combination of education/training and experience.

1-year minimum construction or electrical related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge:

Familiarity with basic electricity.

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to interpret and accurately follow technical instructions. Ability to handle changing shifts (night/day work).

Ability to use hand tools, electrical measuring instruments, operating tools, and test equipment.

Physical ability to perform assigned job duties, (e.g., ability to lift 25 lbs. or greater, trench work, climbing, and work from aerial lift and auxiliary equipment).

Willingness to work under adverse working conditions (e.g., weather, heights, vehicular traffic, and mandatory overtime). Satisfactory completion of the Technical Occupations Test (TECH).

Non-CDL Driving: Maintain a valid driver's license and notify the Company of changes potentially impacting ability to drive.

Ability to pass background check to obtain access to various customer substations.

Demonstrated ability to write, speak, read, comprehend, and communicate clearly and accurately in the English language. Must be willing and able to work overtime on a regular basis and must be available for callout overtime if, and when required, consistent with the Labor Agreement.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive function and may be subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing Disclaimer: May perform other duties as assigned.

May be required to respond to emergency events.

Benefits

• Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $28.96/Hr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.