Lineman

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　　Date: Jan 24, 2024

　　Location: Houston, TX, US, 77088

　　Company: Southwire Company LLC

　　A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our commitment to delivering quality and service to our customers, exercising environmental stewardship, enhancing the well-being of our employees and giving back to the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

　　Job Description

　　Position Summary

　　This position is responsible for the safe repair and rejuvenation of medium to high voltage underground cables using Novinium’s patented technology and processes.

　　Responsibilities

　　Safety

　　Work safely with no electrical contact incidents or personal injuries

　　Enhance and advance a below zero incident safety culture and behavior

　　Comprehend and follow OSHA and company safety rules

　　Responsible for the safety of all people at a worksite

　　Craftwork

　　Operate TDR waveform and RF locating equipment to perform cable testing and analysis of cable paths, splice locations and neutral corrosion

　　Place and operate cable injection equipment on de-energized and energized cables in transformers, switchgear, junction boxes and at other cable end points

　　Perform air flow tests

　　Prepare cable for injection activities, including electrical craftwork according to quality standards

　　Inject URD and feeder cables with Novinium patented repair/rejuvenation fluids using sustained and un-sustained rejuvenation technologies

　　Provide field service and set up injection equipment

　　Switch medium voltage electrical circuits

　　Write and implement cable switching orders, manage switching contact with circuit owner

　　Climb poles to perform work if needed

　　Carry out other duties as assigned

　　Project Management

　　May coordinate injection and digging activities (competency in excavation)

　　Maintain rolling stock and equipment

　　Select Injection Adapters, and cable accessories

　　Assist Team Leader with job planning, hazard avoidance, and recording daily work records

　　Operate company vehicles and equipment, including bucket trucks, as required

　　Customer Relations

　　Provide positive customer service

　　Requirements

　　Relevant work experience as a Lineman, Class A Lineman, Class B Lineman, First Class Power Lineman, or Cable Splicer with current certification or documentation

　　Experience with underground line work, including URD, fault location and repair, and switching

　　Strong Lineman underground craftwork skills, including inline splices, terminations and elbows

　　Ability to read circuit maps

　　Basic computer skills and entry level proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, internet/web)

　　Understanding of basic construction skills

　　Strong mechanical skills

　　Familiarity with URD systems and cables, fault repair and switching

　　Safe work record and a firm commitment to safety

　　Valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record

　　CDL preferred

　　Passport and ability to travel to Canada preferred

　　Working Conditions

　　Able and willing to travel on a regular basis

　　Able to safely climb poles if needed

　　Able to lift, push, pull and carry at least 75 lbs. for a distance of 300 ft.

　　Able to stand, kneel and work in confined spaces for an extended period of time

　　Must be able to fit into a confined space rescue harness

　　Must conduct digging operations as required

　　Frequent sitting, standing and walking

　　Frequent exposure to seasonal elements

　　Conditions may vary based on assignment

　　Benefits We Offer:

　　401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)

　　Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

　　Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

　　Long & Short-Term Disability

　　Supplemental Insurance Plans

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Employee Referral Program

　　Tuition Reimbursement Programs

　　Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

　　Parental Leave

　　& More

　　Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Nearest Major Market: Houston

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