**Description** The Helper - Substation Apprentice II works as a member of a crew in the performance of tasks associated with the operation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and repair of high voltage substation equipment and controls; power circuit breakers, power transformers, control batteries and chargers, metal-clad switchgear, high voltage busses, fire protection systems, low voltage station service equipment, capacitor banks, and disconnect switches. Duties: + Experience demonstrating skill using basic math skills (such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). + Read and understand Blueprints with little or no direction. + Use of appropriate power tools (i.e., pipe threader, conduit bender etc.) and hand tools (i.e., drill, screwdriver etc.). + Properly Measure, cut, assemble, and install electrical conduits, cable, and duct banks. + Have the knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets, their location and how to use. + Always follow rules of safe conduct. + Terminate wire with little or no direction. + Set Steel + Measure, cut and install jumpers. + Set equipment. + Measure and cut boss. + Install grounding leads and pull wire through conduit. + Install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit breakers panels. + Work with high and low voltage systems. + Help test continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using test instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope. + Have the knowledge and skills to effectively use oxygen/acetylene flame cutting equipment. + Recognize various materials used in the craft and have the working knowledge of appropriatematerial handlingtechniques. + Ability to accurately perform and repair circuit breakers, transformers, tap changers, protectiverelays. + Ability to correctly install, inspects, and maintain substation equipment. + Ability to test and troubleshoot substation equipment using appropriate techniques. + Ability to safely utilize demolition procedures. + Be able to select and safely use appropriate equipment which may include (but are not limited to) manlifts, forklifts, and company trucks to layout and install ground grid, spread rock. + Ability to work in small, cramped areas, in variety of weather conditions, and in heights of greater than 20 feet. + Understand, support, and follow all guidelines for Lock Out/ Tagout procedures. **Qualifications** + 2 1/2 years of experience working on substations or as an electrician or similar craft as a helper or a combination of work experience and training + Working knowledge of the substation field of work. + Understand and carry out oral instructions + Read and carry out simple written instructions + Read and carry out complicated written instructions + Work at varying heights + Read and interpret detail prints and documents + Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals and metrics to calculate surfaces, volumes, weights and measures + Operate complex equipment and power tools + Operate small equipment and power tools This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans **Job** Construction Services **Primary Location** US-TX-Houston **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** No **Req ID:** 243209 **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP N/A