Apprentice Substation Electrician - Palmdale

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become an Apprentice Substation Electrician at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing high voltage electrical substation apparatus. This is a three-year apprenticeship program; candidates will be required to stay in the program for all three years.

As an Apprentice Substation Electrician your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

A day in the life - Get ready to think big, work smart and shine bright!

• Under the direction of the Supervisor, Journeyman, or other qualified person; installs, maintains and repairs high voltage electrical substation apparatus.
• Utilizes various meters, testing, and diagnostic devices to perform routine testing and troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Performs wiring of substation equipment; dismantles and overhauls circuit breakers, transformers, regulators and associated substation equipment.
• Performs primary electrical switching, as directed by the switching center, to de-energize equipment for routine and emergency responses.
• Maintains a safety conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practice.
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

The essentials

• Two or more years of experience as an electrician and/or maintenance mechanic using electrical AC and DC circuits including ohms law, and mechanical principles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A vehicle License within 6 months of employment

The preferred

• Interpreting and following through with complex oral and written instructions.
• Troubleshooting electrical AC and DC circuits and basic mechanical principals.
• Utilizing hand tools and handheld power tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience as an apprentice or training to advance to a Journeyman Electrician.
• Use basic computer programs that relate to installing and maintaining substation equipment.
• Bachelor's degree in Electronics or an electrical certification.
• Experience with substations or electrical utility industry.
• Two or more years of experience as an electrician with commercial, industrial, or residential installation.

You should know ...

• Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, and hiring process, and more!
• This position may require working in inclement weather.

Travel

• Position will require up to 20% travel and working out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.

Testing

• This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. For information guides, please reference tests\: (EEI CAST Test #5108); (Apprentice Electrician Test #2100); (Substation Electrician Physical Performance Test #4022). Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position. Testing will occur in Rosemead, CA and Alhambra, CA.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We're fueling the kind of innovation that's changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you'll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.