Substation Electrician

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Substation Electrician to support our manufacturing areas in and around Berkeley and Hazelwood, MO. The Substation Electrician is a skilled, journey-level position that performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in installation, maintenance and repair of a substation. Workers specialize in low, medium, and high-voltage substation work, including switching, equipment maintenance and calibration.

Performing Skilled Work

Perform skilled work in electrical construction, maintenance, climb station structures, operate aerial lift and troubleshooting of electric utility facilities such as electric transmission, distribution, communication and power monitoring systems.

Key Responsibilities

This position performs at the journey-level skilled in the area of installation, maintenance and repair of substations, circuit breakers, transformers, and primary switching of feeder lines. Specializes in low, medium, and high-voltage in a substation and provides training to apprentices, and other employees as assigned. Participates in policy and standards development and related work as required. Works closely with engineering teams on all maintenance and CIP projects.

Position Responsibilities

• Install, test, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair simple and complex protective relays, regulator control and operating devices, power transformer protective and safety devices and maintain appropriate records for calibration, testing and maintenance.
• Install, test, maintain and repair 4160V, 12kV and 34kV power circuit breakers; perform periodic trip testing.
• Maintain, test and repair, 115V, 4kV, 12kV, 34kV power transformers and ATS systems.
• Sample, test and evaluate insulating oil and other media and maintain appropriate records including DGA and dielectric test.
• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain and calibrate computer-based SCADA system, transducers, input devices, communication equipment and data transmission equipment.
• Perform substation high-voltage switching operations.
• Test, calibrate, maintain and repair distribution system line equipment such as transformers, capacitors, regulators, ATS systems, high speed ground systems and associated control equipment.
• Test prior to energizing and perform fault locating of high-voltage underground cable systems.
• Assist with the design, programing, installation, maintenance of PLC functions.
• Install, maintains and repairs electric control/protection systems both AC and, PLC's.
• Perform infrared scanning of substations transmission/distribution equipment.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Working Conditions

• Travel from site to site;
• Exposure to high voltage and heights;
• Lifting, climbing and stooping;
• Hazardous conditions are an extremely critical factor of this job, working in close proximity to energized lines and equipment up to 34,500 volts;
• Work in small, confined areas;
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body when lifting heavy electrical equipment during installation, or when climbing in and out of the truck cab or bucket;
• Communicate orally both face to face and using a telephone or radio when receiving or communicating status of work assignments;
• Sit for extended periods of time with the ability to move about at will when working on ground level electrical facilities.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency;
• Completion of an accredited Trade School or apprenticeship program;
• Experience with solid state circuitry and computer-based test equipment, control, monitoring and analysis system and associated tools required.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Additional Information

• The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned.
• This is an hourly position governed by the IBEW Collective Bargaining agreement.
• New Hires, as well as employees who transfer from non-union positions, may be required to attend some type of training upon their start. Once any required training has been completed all new employees will be considered on probation for a period of ninety (90) calendar days. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.
• Referral Bonus: Referral to this job is eligible for bonus. Bonus amount: US dollars (USD) $1,500.
• Relocation: This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
• Total Rewards: At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Pay and Benefits

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $20.41/hourly - $38.32/hourly USD.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 09, 2026.