Energy Services Electrician I

Here's the Role:

The Dam and Hydro Operations team is hiring an entry level electrician to work at Mansfield and Tom Miller dams located in Austin Area! In this role, you will join a crew responsible for the operation and maintenance of hydroelectric generators, floodgates, and powerhouses at all of the Dam & Hydro facilities. You will perform routine installations, maintenance, repairs and operational and diagnostic tests related to electrical craft. The work we perform is important and our critical operations require 24-hour response for flood operations and unit repairs. Our mission is to enhance the lives of Central Texans and our teams are dedicated to service with safety focus as top priority. Join us today!

How You’ll Contribute:

• Assist more experienced teammates by performing routine installation, maintenance, repair and operational and diagnostic tests.
• Help in more complex maintenance and repair of transmission, power generation, vehicles, and facilities equipment, using power and hand tools as necessary.
• Assist in operational activities such as flood and weather events, which may include weekends, holidays, and non-standard hours.
• Observe and inspect equipment and structures to detect routine electrical issues.
• Travel independently or with a small crew to various Dam & Hydro locations such as substations, power plants, water systems.

How You’re Qualified:

• Zero or more years of experience in maintenance and/or construction of electrical power generation, transmission, distribution, substation and control equipment, and/or other types of electrical equipment, including experience reading blueprints or relevant experience.
• Driver's license
• Class A Texas commercial driver's license or equivalent from another state required for incumbents with heavy equipment operation and transportation responsibilities.

How You’ll Stand Out:

• Knowledge of electrical circuit theory.
• Skill in the safe use of handheld manual and power tools.
• Skill in reading and interpreting diagrams and prints.
• Skill in communicating effectively with team members, management and external organizations under normal and emergency conditions.
• Skill level in office productivity applications (email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc).

How We’ll Support You:

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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.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email

  lcra.benefits@lcra.org

  . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.