Substation Construction A Mechanics Graduation

On Friday, August 2nd, 16 Local 15 members completed their

Substation Construction apprenticeship!

Congratulations to;

(Pictured below) Callen Ruiz, Jarvis Ricks, Gregory DelFavero, Jowie Eskridge, Verrel Rowe, David Bell, Donald Sanders, Juan Lazarit Jr., Hunter Webb, Vito Caputo, Matthew McNair, German Campos, Zurie Clemons, Zachary Loy, Jonathon Smagacz, and Eric Greenwald.

Electrical Mechanic - Substation Construction

Job Spec

Duties: Under semi-direct supervision, to perform the more complex electrical and mechanical work involved in the installation, removal, dismantling, maintenance, alteration, and wiring of electrical equipment; and to perform related work as assigned. Typical examples of the duties are:

1. To install, inspect, dismantle, repair and maintain electrical and associated equipment at generation stations, substations, distribution centers, electric service stations, and network vaults, locating and correction trouble, making performance checks and adjustments, and setting up and connection oil handling equipment.

2. To wire switchboards, panels, transformers, regulators, and other equipment, and to perform power wiring, cable installation work, and electrical watch service.

3. To perform layout work for the construction of panels, ducts and other equipment; and to make sketches for the fabrication of parts.

4. Under the direction of a man of higher grade, to perform switching operations necessary to remove or return equipment to service; and to erect and remove barricades, scaffolds, and platforms.

5. To perform minor building alteration and repair in connection with electrical installation; and to do welding.

6. To maintain and repair elevators, heating plants, and other building equipment in assigned locations.

7. To train, instruct, and assign work to others assigned to assist.