Transmission Construction And Maintenance Crew Lead (Central Austin Region)

At LCRA, we are currently seeking a Transmission Construction and Maintenance Crew Lead for our Heavy Maintenance Team. At a lead level you will be responsible for coordinating the activities of skilled craft personnel working in and around high voltage equipment in a power plant, substation, or transmission line environment. Monitor day to day operations of personnel and assigned work area. Requires the ability to plan how to accomplish work safely, manage resources and lead a team of substation electricians. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texans and our teams are dedicated to service with safety focus as top priority!

You will be trusted to:

-In the absence of a supervisor, provides on-site leadership for all crewmembers performing duties for Transmission Construction and Maintenance projects
-Assigns tasks to individual crewmembers based on engineering designs, operational procedures and industry practices
-Responsible for directing and providing technical support, relative to project installations, system priorities, and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations for both internal and external resources
-Plans and schedules routine and emergency maintenance and repair of equipment within assigned area
-Ensures schedules and Maintenance intervals are met. Develops maintenance and test procedures and programs. Coordinates major equipment installation and Maintenance with other work groups or departments. Performs field service
-Performs complex and detailed repairs, installation and Maintenance of equipment in assigned area, which require extensive knowledge and experience. Performs final test, verifies proper operation and releases equipment for service
-Performs functional and calibration tests on equipment in assigned areas. Maintains logs, files and reports to document dates and nature of work performed and other information such as equipment type,location, technical manuals, schematics, test reports and Maintenance records. -Provides for the evaluation, purchase, repair and calibration of test equipment for areas of responsibility

You qualify with:

- Nine or more years of experience in electrical or mechanical equipment installation, maintenance or repair in a high-voltage environment or transmission line installation, maintenance or repair. A degree(s) in electrical power theory, electronics, instrumentation, controls, industrial or mechanical maintenance or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Driver's license
- Class A Texas commercial driver's license or equivalent transferrable from another state, for incumbents performing heavy equipment operation.

You are a great fit with:

Must obtain Class A Texas commercial driver's license within six months of hire as a condition of
employment.

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.