Oregon State Licensed Electrician

LOOKING TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR CAREER?

Blattner is looking for experienced Journeyman Electricians to join an upcoming utility-scale energy project in Lexington, OR. The candidate will be required to join  IBEW Local 112. There is no need for a current union affiliation. Our team will walk you through the process and connect you with the local hall.

As a Journeyman Electrician, you’ll play a critical role in the electrical installation and commissioning of the project. This hands-on position involves working outdoors in dynamic environments, interpreting electrical schematics, installing conduit and wiring, setting up inverters and transformers, and making sure all systems meet code and safety standards.

HOW IT WORKS

• Apply for this posting
• A Blattner recruiter will contact you to talk through your experience and the project
• If it’s a fit, we’ll connect you with IBEW Local 112 to complete their membership process
• Once you’ve signed on with the local, you’ll be dispatched to the project

YOUR ROLE IN ACTION

• Install, repair, and maintain conduit, grounding, motors, transformers, generators, lights, circuits, wiring, and other electrical system equipment and components
• Ensure compliance with design drawings, electrical codes, standards, and regulations
• Set major equipment including breakers, switches, instrument transformers, reactors, and capacitor banks
• Other labor-related responsibilities as assigned
• Work outdoors for extended periods of time in various weather conditions

TOOLS FOR THE JOB

• A state-issued journeyman electrician license; OR equivalent combination of education and experience with willingness to obtain a journeyman license
• Willingness to join IBEW Local 112 and maintain membership for the duration of the project, including paying dues
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
• Ability to work on-site for the duration of the project
• Must be able to work consistently outside, frequently in inclement weather

WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT

• Previous experience working on renewable energy projects or large-scale construction projects
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Substation experience
• Forklift, skid steer, mini excavator, trencher, and/or manlift experience

WHAT COMES WITH UNION MEMBERSHIP

• Wages set by the local’s collective bargaining agreement
• Health & welfare coverage through the union benefit fund
• Pension and/or annuity contributions
• Access to union training and upgrade programs
• Union representation on the job

Wages, benefits, per diem, and dues are set by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, the project labor agreement and local laws. Your recruiter can share details during your conversation.

Blattner is not able to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency for this or any position. We are able to consider candidates who hold valid, independent work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other valid, non-expired work authorization).

WHO ARE WE? 

With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.