Journeyman Lineworker - IBEW

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of the Transmission and Distribution overhead and / or underground systems, equipment, and company facilities in accordance with company standards, policies and procedures, the Puerto Rico Utility Code, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements. The position is also key in the delivery of superior customer service and maintaining positive customer relations.   We have a variety of different and enriching work available with our team: Distribution, Transmission, Outage Dispatch, Construction, and working on a variety of different projects across the island.   This position will be subject to rotating on-call and rotating shifts. All shift types are available with current options as morning, evening, and night shifts.  

Job Description:

• Constructs, maintains, and operates all aspects of the Transmission and Distribution Utility System for LUMA.

• Accountable for an industry leading safety culture for oneself, coworkers, and the public.

• Promotes proactive safety activities by observing, analyzing, encouraging safe work behaviors, conducting audits, following safety policies and procedures and correcting unsafe conditions.

• Participate in daily tailboard safety meeting to understand associated hazards, mitigation, assigned tasks and contingency plans.

• When required, conducts a daily tailgate safety meeting and Job Hazard Analysis detailing the safe work plan associated with planned tasks.

• Follow all safety policies and procedures and complies with OSHA rules and regulations.

• Ensures equipment is maintained and operating properly and any employee operating equipment is certified to do so. Operates all equipment properly and safely including following the rules of the road while driving a vehicle.

• Performs emergency repairs, trouble shooting, and electrical restoration safely and efficiently.

• Performs On Call (after-hours) outage response (regular on call rotation)

• Regularly works above ground on poles or steel towers using climbers and a safety harness or operating man lift equipment, boom truck, crane, or other specialized equipment.

• Works on energized circuits by using approved "Live line" methods and procedures.

• Operates RBDs (Radial Boom Devices) and any other equipment as required.

• Utilizes proper rigging to raise and lower equipment.

• Install, remove, trouble shoot ,and read self-contained instrument metering.

• Demonstrated knowledge of live line techniques using barehand, hot sticks, and rubber glove work.

• Demonstrated skills in training of apprentices, development of team, and individual performance

• Other duties as assigned

• Follow all policies and procedures

• Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned We have positions available at the following offices.

• During the interviewing process, our recruitment team will work with you on your preferences of office locations. - Mayagüez - Aguadilla - Yauco - San Sebastián - San Germán - Quebradillas

Additional Job Description:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Minimum 4 years’ experience through a Powerline apprenticeship program

• Previous on call and troubleshooting experience preferred

• A proven safe work record, including driver’s record.

• Light Hydraulic Crane Certification or greater

• Personal computers experience an asset

• Proven safety performance

• Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned

License/Certifications

• Valid Puerto Rico driver’s license Category 9 is required.

• Permit to Operate Commercial Vehicle from The Transport and Other Public Services Bureau (NTSP, "Negociado de Transporte y Otros Servicios Públicos de Puerto Rico")

• Driver's Record (DTOP)

• Valid Journeyman Power Lineworker Certificate or recognized equivalent

• First Aid - Primeros Auxilios

• RCP (Resucitación Cardio Pulmonar)

• AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

Travel Requirements

• 40% Approximately

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Constantly

• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Constantly

• Climb: Constantly - Kneel: Constantly

• Grab: Constantly

• Bend: Constantly

• Lift/ Carry over: 31-50 LBS

• Vision: Vision acuity to operate a vehicle

• Hearing: Understanding sounds required for operating a vehicle

Working Conditions

• Wet or humid: Constantly

• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Constantly

• Working near or on heavy machinery: Constantly

• Working in high places: Constantly

• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Constantly

• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals: Constantly

• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Constantly

• Work with electricity: Constantly

• Work with explosives: N/A

• Work on or near a source of radiation: N/A

• Loud Noise conditions (abover 87 db): Constantly

• Other environmental factors including weather conditions: N/A

This position is classified as a safety-sensitive function and is subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40. Candidates must meet all applicable federal requirements, including pre-employment and random testing, medical certification, and driver qualification standards.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is because of this that we offer equal employment opportunity to both our employees and candidates, while also striving for an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment. We base our employment decision solely on the qualifications of the individual, their merits, and the present needs of the business.