Substation Apprenticeship - IBEW Local Union 1393

Overview

Substation Technicians build, maintain and monitor the equipment at electrical substations.

Substation Technician Apprentice will develop skills through employment in the following areas:

Grounding: Construction of protective grounding grid for electrical systems, controls, cabinets, transformers, control house, fences and steel structures

Foundations: Installing foundations and bases for control cabinets, transformers control houses and steel structures. All digging, trenching, rebar construction, utility location and conduit installations (Includes pole boxes and manholes)

Fence: Layout and build protective parameter and/or security fence for substation and public protection. Knowledge and understanding of minimum approach distance while working in the vicinity of energized circuits

Layout: Plan and layout work from blueprints, diagrams or utility specification sheets

Wiring: Cable pulling, coding, wiring and termination of cables for electrical systems, control monitoring and communication within the substation and outside sources

Steel Erection: Erection of steel support structures for high voltage electrical apparatus and construction of steel control houses for monitor and switching

Transformers: Installation, connection and service of substation transformers and circuit breakers for maintenance and new construction

Conduit: Bending and installation of isolated high voltage pipe or bus for distribution connections within substation between transmission lines, distribution lines and transformers

Strain Bus: Installation of suspended wire used as bus for distribution connections within substation between transmission lines, distribution lines and transformers

Bus Welding: Welding on conduit used as bus for circuit connections within substation. Welding of various materials and welding techniques use in different applications

Switches: Installation and adjustment: Assembly of switch gear for transmission and distribution of high voltage

Requirements

ALBAT ApprenticeshipApprenticeship is an opportunity for inexperienced individuals to learn a career skill through actual "hands-on" training - not just reading about it in a book. ALBAT Electrical Power Line Apprentices are actual full-time employees of electrical contractors and earn excellent pay and benefits while they are being taught these skills by master craftsmen on the job. In addition to the on-the-job training, ALBAT apprentices receive related classroom instruction, which covers the techniques of the trade and also the theory behind the techniques. ALBAT Apprentices learn "how" on the job and "why" in the classroom. Apprenticeship TrainingBecause of the nature of Outside Electrical Construction Industry work, outside linemen are required to move about from place to place. It is also necessary for apprentices to travel from area to area, not only to contribute toward the progress of the job, but also to obtain the diversity of work experience required to become a competent Journeyman Lineman.ALBAT apprentices must also attend related training sessions on their own time – generally, one four-hour session each ALBAT Training month, from September through June. Apprentices complete a course of study that includes 18 workbooks and 21 tests.Minimum Qualifications for ApprenticeshipTo meet minimum qualifications for apprenticeship, applicants must: 

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Read, hear, speak, and understand instructions and warnings in English
• Able to work legally in the United States
• Provide a valid social security number
• Complete application form
• $25.00 application fee (nonrefundable)
• Education Background (provide all that apply):
  • Submit a transcript of high school grades with date of graduation or copy of diploma
  • GED exam score or copy of GED Certificate
  • Associate degree (or greater)
• Proof of valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes, or copy of valid driver’s license with copy Class A Commercial Driver’s License Temporary Permit with air brakes
  • Date of birth and expiration date must be visible
  • License or Temporary Permit must be valid at time of application and at time of selection for apprenticeship
• Resume indicating present and previous employers, if any
• DD-214 to verify military training and/or experience if you are a veteran
• ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SCHEDULED & ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE APTITUDE TEST PRIOR TO INTERVIEW