ALBAT IBEW 317
Huntington, WV
The IBEW represents approximately 775,000 active members and retirees who work in a wide variety of fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and government. The IBEW has members in both the United States and Canada and stands out among the American unions in the AFL-CIO because it is among the largest and has members in so many skilled occupations.
As union members, we bargain collectively with our employers over wages, benefits, and rights.
Most of us have very limited bargaining power as one person, but as a group, we are strong. And, with a good negotiated contract, we have legal protections we would not have otherwise
Job Specifications
Huntington, WV
On-site
2 months ago
Apprenticeship
Entry Level
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Substation Technician Apprenticeship - IBEW Local Union 317
Substation Technicians build, maintain and monitor the equipment at electrical substations.
Substation Technician Apprentice will develop skills through employment in the following areas:
Grounding: Construction of protective grounding grid for electrical systems, controls, cabinets, transformers, control house, fences and steel structures
Foundations: Installing foundations and bases for control cabinets, transformers control houses and steel structures. All digging, trenching, rebar construction, utility location and conduit installations (Includes pole boxes and manholes)
Fence: Layout and build protective parameter and/or security fence for substation and public protection. Knowledge and understanding of minimum approach distance while working in the vicinity of energized circuits
Layout: Plan and layout work from blueprints, diagrams or utility specification sheets
Wiring: Cable pulling, coding, wiring and termination of cables for electrical systems, control monitoring and communication within the substation and outside sources
Steel Erection: Erection of steel support structures for high voltage electrical apparatus and construction of steel control houses for monitor and switching
Transformers: Installation, connection and service of substation transformers and circuit breakers for maintenance and new construction
Conduit: Bending and installation of isolated high voltage pipe or bus for distribution connections within substation between transmission lines, distribution lines and transformers
Strain Bus: Installation of suspended wire used as bus for distribution connections within substation between transmission lines, distribution lines and transformers
Bus Welding: Welding on conduit used as bus for circuit connections within substation. Welding of various materials and welding techniques use in different applications
Switches: Installation and adjustment: Assembly of switch gear for transmission and distribution of high voltage
Requirements
American Line Builders Apprenticeship Training (ALBAT) Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is an opportunity for inexperienced individuals to learn a career skill through actual "hands-on" training - not just reading about it in a book.
ALBAT Electrical Power Line Apprentices are actual full-time employees of electrical contractors and earn excellent pay and benefits while they are being taught these skills by master craftsmen on the job.
In addition to the on-the-job training, ALBAT apprentices receive related classroom instruction, which covers the techniques of the trade and also the theory behind the techniques.
ALBAT Apprentices learn "how" on the job and "why" in the classroom.
Apprenticeship Training
Because of the nature of Outside Electrical Construction Industry work, apprentices are required to move about from place to place. It is also necessary for apprentices to travel from area to area, not only to contribute toward the progress of the job, but also to obtain the diversity of work experience required to become a competent Journeyman Lineman.
ALBAT apprentices must also attend related training sessions on their own time – generally, one four-hour session each ALBAT Training month, from September through June. Apprentices complete a course of study that includes 18 workbooks and 21 tests.
Minimum Qualifications for Apprenticeship
To meet minimum qualifications for apprenticeship, applicants must:
Minimum of 18 years of age
Read, hear, speak, and understand instructions and warnings in English
Able to work legally in the United States
Provide a valid social security number
Complete application form
$25.00 application fee (nonrefundable)
Education Background (provide all that apply):
Submit a transcript of high school grades with date of graduation or copy of diploma
GED exam score or copy of GED Certificate
Associate degree (or greater)
Proof of valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes, or copy of valid driver’s license with copy Class A Commercial Driver’s License Temporary Permit with air brakes
Date of birth and expiration date must be visible
License or Temporary Permit must be valid at time of application and at time of selection for apprenticeship
Resume indicating present and previous employers, if any
DD-214 to verify military training and/or experience if you are a veteran
ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SCHEDULED & ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE APTITUDE TEST PRIOR TO INTERVIEW
Additional Information
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers