Substation Construction A Mechanics Graduation

On Friday, August 29th, 22 Local 15 members completed the

Substation Construction A Mechanic training, finalizing their apprenticeship!

Thank you for working safe and representing Local 15 with pride and integrity.

Congratulations to;

Matthew Housman, Sherman Bailey, Matthew Morris, Patrick Murphy, Daniel Cuevas, Samuel Keller, Jesus Nieves, Jake Charleston, Tyler Krumpoch, Enrique Avila, Jamin Bryant, Alex Essington, Brett Gaydos, Robert Guzy, Donald Chavarria, James Merca, Omar Cedasero, Walter Alexander, Carson Baker, Kyle Bielby, Aaron Brauer, Reynaldo Esquivel. (Pictured below with trainers and Local 15 Demos)

Local 15 President/Business Manager, Chris Riser and Vice President, Ben Busser attended the graduation to talk to the new graduates and congratulate them on their accomplishment.

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.