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— A true partner with the experience and expertise to help keep the power on.
J.F. Electric has a long history of working in sync with our utility customers to truly understand the needs of the project. That allows us to deliver innovative solutions so we can safely and correctly complete projects on time and on budget.

J.F. Electric’s experienced workforce and extensive resources are key reasons why clients turn to us for their transmission, construction and maintenance needs. Our ongoing communication with client management, as well as other department stakeholders help assure that we plan and execute correctly, ultimately delivering great value no matter how tough the challenge.

Our transmission work includes:

  • Installation through 345kV
  • Wood and steel pole structure installations (frame and set)
  • Single or bundle conductor installation (new line)
  • OPGW and static installation (new line)
  • Reconductoring – single or bundle
  • Change out old static with new OPG
  • Helicopter supported work
  • Complete change out of wood H-frame structures while energized up to 161kV
  • Lattice tower demo, removal, and disposal
  • Mid-Tower Raises
  • Emergency/Storm restoration capabilities
  • Rock drilling with pneumatic, core barrel or special rock augers
  • Install access for our crews to perform the work
  • Track equipment for rough terrain locations
  • Install phase raisers

J.F. Electric plays a vital role in providing reliable electrical distribution to the public. Through partnerships with many utilities, J.F. Electric works on a daily basis to meet the demanding needs and expectations of service reliability and customer care.

J.F. Electric offers a complete range of capabilities in Electrical Distribution, from the substation to the customer meter.

Overhead

  • Line Construction and Maintenance
  • Pole Replacement/Installation
  • Conductor Replacement/Installation
  • Electrical Equipment Replacement/Testing/Installation
  • Automated “Smart Grid” Systems
  • Lighting System Installation/Maintenance

Underground

  • Line Construction and Maintenance
  • Directional Boring/Trenching/Backhoe
  • Cable Installation
  • Cable Splicing/Terminating
  • URD Switching
  • Lighting Service Installation/Repairs

Heavy Underground

  • Duct-Bank Installation
  • Prefab and Custom Manhole Installation
  • Manhole Modification and Rebuild
  • Heavy Cable Installation and Removal
  • Heavy Cable Splicing and Terminating
  • Underground Electrical Equipment Replacement / Installation

Whether it’s a small single circuit distribution sub or a large transmission switching station attached to the grid, J.F. Electric has the experience and operational understanding to safely perform the job in a timely manner while meeting the utilities need of system protection and outage schedule.

J.F. Electric can operate as a General Contractor to provide a turnkey substation by utilizing strong sub-contractor relationships.

J.F. Electric is proficient in the following substation work for voltages ranging up to 345kV:

  • NERC Security System Upgrades
  • Grounding Systems
  • Conduit/Cable Trench Installation
  • Site Drainage Systems
  • Steel and Buss Erection
  • Electrical Equipment Installation
  • CCVT’s, Circuit Switchers, Wave Traps, etc.
  • Transformer Assembly and Commissioning
  • Breaker Assembly and Commissioning
  • Switch Installation and Timing
  • Control Cable Installation and Termination
  • Control Enclosure Set-up
  • Relay Testing
  • Scheduled Maintenance

J.F. Electric takes pride in being a reputable, multifaceted electrical contractor offering a full range of services – including several that are not available with other contractors. Whatever the service, our safe and knowledgeable field and management staff insures the many operations J.F. Electric provides are conducted to meet the needs of our customer.

Rock Drilling

  • Pneumatic Rock Drilling production drill
  • Dig holes up to 24” wide and 18’ deep
  • On and off road capabilities
  • Can produce a 6’-8’ hole in approximately 30 minutes in most conditions

Cell Tower work includes:

  • Wood and Tower Installation/Maintenance
  • Installations within Energized Zones
  • Support ground based crews with aerial work on energized transmission towers
  • Install radio units, antennas, hand rail kits, grounding, cable/jumper installation, assist with troubleshooting and complete check out activities
  • Complete demo of cell tower sites on energized transmission towers

Smart Grid – AMI/AMR Technologies

  • System Installation and Commissioning
  • AC and Solar Installations
  • System Troubleshooting/Maintenance
  • Available for all Utilities

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