Southwire

Underground Lineman - North Carolina


PayCompetitive
LocationRemote
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 70721

      A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

      Job Description

      Position Summary
      This position is responsible for the safe repair and rejuvenation of medium to high voltage underground cables using Novinium’s patented technology and processes.

      Responsibilities
      Safety
      Work safely with no electrical contact incidents or personal injuries
      Enhance and advance a below zero incident safety culture and behavior
      Comprehend and follow OSHA and company safety rules
      Responsible for the safety of all people at a worksite
      Craftwork
      Operate TDR waveform and RF locating equipment to perform cable testing and analysis of cable paths, splice locations and neutral corrosion
      Place and operate cable injection equipment on de-energized and energized cables in transformers, switchgear, junction boxes and at other cable end points
      Perform air flow tests
      Prepare cable for injection activities, including electrical craftwork according to quality standards
      Inject URD and feeder cables with Novinium patented repair/rejuvenation fluids using sustained and un-sustained rejuvenation technologies
      Provide field service and set up injection equipment
      Switch medium voltage electrical circuits
      Write and implement cable switching orders, manage switching contact with circuit owner
      Climb poles to perform work if needed
      Carry out other duties as assigned
      Project Management
      May coordinate injection and digging activities (competency in excavation)
      Maintain rolling stock and equipment
      Select Injection Adapters, and cable accessories
      Assist Team Leader with job planning, hazard avoidance, and recording daily work records
      Operate company vehicles and equipment, including bucket trucks, as required
      Customer Relations
      Provide positive customer service

      Requirements
      Relevant work experience as a Lineman, Class A Lineman, Class B Lineman, First Class Power Lineman, or Cable Splicer with current certification or documentation
      Experience with underground line work, including URD, fault location and repair, and switching
      Strong Lineman underground craftwork skills, including inline splices, terminations and elbows
      Ability to read circuit maps
      Basic computer skills and entry level proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, internet/web)
      Understanding of basic construction skills
      Strong mechanical skills
      Familiarity with URD systems and cables, fault repair and switching
      Safe work record and a firm commitment to safety
      Valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record
      CDL preferred
      Passport and ability to travel to Canada preferred

      Working Conditions
      Able and willing to travel on a regular basis
      Able to safely climb poles if needed
      Able to lift, push, pull and carry at least 75 lbs. for a distance of 300 ft.
      Able to stand, kneel and work in confined spaces for an extended period of time
      Must be able to fit into a confined space rescue harness
      Must conduct digging operations as required
      Frequent sitting, standing and walking
      Frequent exposure to seasonal elements
      Conditions may vary based on assignment

      Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  • About the company

      As North America's leading wire and cable manufacturer, Southwire Company delivers powers through our products, services and commitment to customers , employees and community.