• Job Description

  Req#: 497850

  At LCRA, we are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to work as a Power Plant Electrician! In this role, having past experience in a Hydro power plant or in an industrial plant situation would be beneficial. This is an opportunity to work on Hydro generators and operate floodgates to control the river flow during the floods. This is a maintenance Job with a chance to expand your knowledge of electricity, mechanical and I/C all in house. Living within an hour of the facility to be able to respond to trouble calls in a timely manner is a must. Excellent pay and benefit package is available to full time employees. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texas with safety as top priority!

  You will be trusted to: - Be available for call out after hours. - Be available during extreme weather conditions on the electrical grid. - Supply basic hand tools. - Work in close areas. - Work in hazardous weather conditions. - Problem solve work related issues and work till it's fixed.

  You qualify with: - Zero or more years of experience in maintenance and/or construction of electrical power generation, transmission, distribution, substation and control equipment, and/or other types of electrical equipment, including experience reading blueprints or relevant experience. - Driver's license required for incumbents assigned to the dam & hydro function. - Class A Texas commercial driver's license or equivalent from another state required for incumbents with heavy equipment operation and transportation responsibilities. You are a great fit with: - Basic electrical experience - Single phase or more

  You gain: - Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance - Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave - 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option - Life and disability insurance - Wellness program including wellness incentive - Extensive learning & development programs And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

  LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

• About the company

  The Lower Colorado River Authority is a nonprofit public utility created in November 1934 by the Texas Legislature.

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