Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.
Starting Salary Range: $52.45 - $52.45
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Responsible for installation and maintenance of a wide variety of components associated with power distribution, substations, and general electrical maintenance at BWL production facilities including but not limited to: Delta Energy Park, Reo Town Generation Facility, Dye Water, Wise Road facilities and all substations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Must have or acquire the ability to install and maintain breakers, transformers, switches, tap changers, on 138KV, and on potentially energized voltages of 13.2KV 480-V and lighting systems.
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Installs and repairs electric motors and controls.
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Installs electric conduit and cable.
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Installs and maintains DC battery system.
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Works on computer equipment installations.
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Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
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Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wear required personal protective equipment.
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Must attend training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by supervisor, BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA.
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Must be able to respond to code calls or other emergencies within the production facility.
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Performs other duties as required or necessitated by job responsibilities.
Why Should You Apply?
Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.
Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.
Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.
Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation’s premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.
