Contracts Specialist II

Blue Ridge Power is a full-service EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) company for solar projects across the United States, offering integrated engineering, a qualified professional labor force, and an expansive fleet of equipment to serve the needs of our clients. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, with offices in Fayetteville, NC, and Lexington, SC. Blue Ridge Power has installed 8 GW of solar infrastructure throughout the country and employs about 700 team members. Learn more at blueridgepower.com.

 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Electrician III, Substation will report directly to the Substation General Foreman. 

The position is responsible for planning, laying out, installing, testing, repairing, or maintaining high voltage substation components (i.e., wiring, equipment, control systems, relays) by all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Works on energized lines, structures, and equipment within and adjacent to electrical substations. 

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Observe, comply with, and promote BRP’s Safety Program, rules, requirements, and corporate safety goals. 

• Must understand electrical hazards associated with transmission and distribution voltages within substation construction. 
• Participate in all safety-related processes, programs, and training, as requested. 
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. 
• Promptly report all safety issues, including hazard reports, accident reports, and near misses. 
• Must understand and be familiar with and have the ability to use wiring diagrams and schematics as well as the applicable ANSI, IEEE, NESC, and OSHA standards, etc. 

• Operate various types of machinery and sizeable heavy equipment: digger derrick, mini excavator, skid steer, trencher, aerial man lift, mini backhoe, bucket truck, trencher, automobiles, and forklift.  
• Perform all phases of substation construction on high and low voltage equipment, including but not limited to: reading and understanding of schematic diagrams and construction drawings, construction of foundations, erecting structures, installation of busses, switches, breakers, transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors, circuit switchers, AC and DC secondary voltage systems, conduit, and cable raceways, grounding systems, pulling and terminating of cable, installation of control metering and relay panels, etc. 
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate the hazards. Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e., backup alarms, the smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens). Understand, support, and follow lockout tag-out procedures 
• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work sites. 
• May utilize equipment to excavate for foundations, layout and install ground grid, spread rock, or operate a man lift in tight areas in an energized substation. 

• Load gravel, dirt, and sand; smooth and grade roads, spread rock and stone. 
• Responsible for all assignments, directives, schedules, and programs as may be assigned. 
• Provide on-the-job training and/or mentoring to helpers and laborers on the crew. 
• Works under the general direction of job foreman and other project supervisors 
• Direct, guide, and train apprentice substation technicians and groundsmen. 

• Observe the performance of any assigned crew members, ensure they follow an effective work procedure and observe company safety rules. Report any deficiencies or issues to the Superintendent or General Foreman. 
• Ensure all communications internally and externally are provided promptly and professionally. Keep the Superintendent and General Foreman informed of the status of jobs and the estimated timeline for completion. 
• Professional Conduct – Model and encourage the pursuit of company values through examples of leadership, honesty, integrity, and respect. 
• Ensure that job locations are left in a neat and safe cond