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Substation Foreman Travel and Per Diem

United StatesUnited States·Houstonmid
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Requirements Summary

Rigid Bus Tubular Bus Bus Bar Installation Bus Supports and Insulators Grounding Systems Ability to read and interpret electrical drawing

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What We Offer

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✓$53/hour
✓$945 Weekly Per Diem
✓100% Travel Required within Texas
✓Company Vehicle & Gas Card Provided
✓Significant Overtime Available
✓Full health benefits + 401k match
✓Install, inspect, maintain, and repair electrical substation equipment.
✓Perform installation and maintenance of: Rigid Bus Systems
✓Tubular Bus
✓Strain Bus
✓Bus Bar Assemblies
✓Bus Supports and Insulators
✓Troubleshoot and repair: Power Transformers
✓Circuit Breakers
✓Disconnect Switches
✓Capacitor Banks
✓Protective Relays
✓Control Systems
✓Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on high-voltage equipment.
✓Perform electrical testing including: Insulation Resistance Testing (Megger)
✓Contact Resistance Testing
✓Relay Testing
✓CT/PT Testing
✓Circuit Breaker Testing
✓Transformer Testing
✓Assist with commissioning and startup activities for new substations and switchyard expansions.
✓Read and interpret: One-Line Diagrams
✓Electrical Schematics
✓Wiring Diagrams
✓Protection and Control Drawings
✓Construction Drawings
✓Inspect bus systems for alignment, torque specifications, corrosion, hot spots, and equipment integrity.
✓Support grounding system installation, testing, and maintenance.
✓Complete detailed testing reports, maintenance records, and commissioning documentation.
✓Follow all OSHA, NFPA 70E, utility, and company safety procedures.
✓Participate in outage planning, switching activities, and emergency response efforts.
✓High School Diploma or GED.
✓10+ years of substation, switchyard, utility, or power systems experience.
✓Experience working with high-voltage electrical systems.
✓Must meet company vehicle driving standards per Motor Vehicle Safety Policy
✓Must successfully complete company assessment program
✓Valid Driver’s License required
✓Hands-on experience with: Rigid Bus
✓Tubular Bus
✓Bus Bar Installation
✓Bus Supports and Insulators
✓Grounding Systems
✓Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
✓Experience performing electrical testing and troubleshooting.
✓Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.
✓NETA Certification (Level II, III, or IV)
✓Electrical Journeyman License
✓Utility, EPC, or Electrical Testing Company experience
✓Experience with SEL, ABB, GE, or Siemens protective relays
✓Commissioning and startup experience
 

About the Role

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Houston, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
September 4, 2026
First seen
September 26, 2026
Last seen
September 26, 2026

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Days active
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Trust Level
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