Overhead Line Crews

Full Time
Midland, TX
Posted
Job description

IPS is looking to grow our staff in the Midland Texas area. Please contact Elgin Moreno 432.466.3378 for faster response.

· Foreman

· Lineman

· Apprentice Lineman

· Operators

· Groundman

Construction

New construction of Overhead Distribution Power lines and Underground Distribution power lines for utilities, and oilfield operations. Project location's may range from the Permian Basin, Delaware Basin and Southeastern New Mexico.

Per-diem for travel

  • Construct & maintain overhead distribution power lines
  • Connect various field equipment to transformers

Support to keep power line assets in working condition through planned, preventative, or non-routine maintenance, including major repairs and overhaul to replace assets.

  • New Construction
  • Re-Conductoring
  • Pole change outs
  • Underground and aerial power line repair and replacement
  • Over current relay & breaker work
  • Substation, regulator and transformer work

Emergency Response
Emergency power infrastructure repair of damage caused by major weather events for co-operatives, municipalities, utilities and oilfield customers

  • Emergency power infrastructure repair of damage caused by major weather events for co-operatives, municipalities, utilities and oilfield.
  • Troubleshooting capabilities

1. Strings, splices, transfers and sags wire in energized or de-energized circuits and connects wires and transformers as specified or directed. Shortens or lengthens lines by adding or removing wire, using a variety of types of splices, connectors, sleeves or clamps. Regularly works above ground on poles or steel towers using climbers and safety belt or operating man lift equipment, boom truck or other specialized equipment. Uses a variety of underground locating and fault finding equipment. 2. Routes or re-routes power lines over, under or around existing lines and structures, regularly working above, on, or in close proximity to energized lines. Selects and uses a variety of "hot line" tools and makes use of rubber gloves, line hoses, mechanical jumpers, fiber guards, blankets and other protective devices as specified. Works on all voltages as required throughout the system. 3. Installs, removes, transfers, maintains and/or repairs cross arms, pins, insulators, guys, transformer and switch racks and other overhead pole and equipment using a variety of hand tools, equipment and power tools. 4. Installs and removes transformers, including primary and secondary current transformers and self-contained meters; cut-outs, disconnecting switches, circuit breakers and other overhead line and devices, rigging block and tackle where necessary or working with ground crew and winch to raise or lower equipment. May install street and area lights, working with primary and secondary voltages. May change transformer locations on maps. 5. Performs line switching or sectionalizing as directed. Performs emergency repairs, phases and connects circuits under load; performs load checks and balances feeders as required. 6. Inspects lines, poles and equipment for signs of damage or wear and reports deficiencies. 7. Assists in carrying poles, digging holes, piking and guying poles and other such operations involved in the setting or replacing of poles; may erect steel towers. 8. Assists in on-the-job training of apprentices and other crew members in maintenance and construction of power lines. 9. May troubleshoot electrical problems on Company and customer equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Experience:

  • Lineman: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

  • Midland, TX (Preferred)

Work authorization:

  • United States (Preferred)

Shifts:

  • Morning (Required)
  • Mid-Day (Required)
  • Evening (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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