About the JobQualifications:Considerable (5-7 years) full-time work experience in high voltage or industrial electrical as a journeyman electrician maintaining and repairing facilities and equipment, with some (3-5 years) experience in a lead/supervisory capacity directing skilled crew of electricians and communication & instrumentation technicians in a hydroelectric generating/pumping plant or related facility.
Abbreviated Job Description:- The duties listed are illustrative only and are not meant to be a complete and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the classification.
- Under general direction of the O&M Manager, performs advanced and highly skilled electrical work in maintenance, operation and repair of hydroelectric facilities.
- Monitors routine preventative maintenance programs.
- Establishes and maintains routine operating procedures.
- Performs emergency energy control operations.
- Provides material requirements, technical support and supplies.
- Supervises Electricians and Communications performing a variety of tasks related to the installation, modification, maintenance and repair of electrical lines, circuits, motor controls, systems and fixtures associated with high voltage sub-stations, power circuit breakers, main pumping and generating units, cranes, trash racks, and irrigation devices for electrical control of water delivery systems.
- Performs related work as required.
Requires the Knowledge of:- Electrical theory, National Electrical Code (NEC) and industrial electrical codes.
- Methods, materials and equipment used in the electrical trade.
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions and procedures related to working around high voltages (70kv, 13,800, 4,160; and 480 volts).
- Plant electrical systems, circuits, motor controls, with the ability to locate and isolate problems working from blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematic drawings.
- Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Job Hazard Analysis.
- Full understanding of Hazardous Energy Control Program including interpretation and use.
- Principles of Confined Space Entry.
- Electrical practices associated with pumping/generating plants, large canal systems and supporting auxiliary equipment (i.e., buildings, facilities, roadways, equipment, etc.).
- Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) including NetSuite and Shepherd Systems.
Must possess the Ability to:- Perform journey-level electrical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of hydroelectric plant systems.
- Follow verbal and written directions.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Use various electrical test equipment and instruments as maintenance aids in performing troubleshooting.
- Create, understand, and implement Job Hazard Analysis (JHA's) for projects.
- Apply thorough knowledge of National Electrical Code, motor generator theory and repair procedures; electrical circuit troubleshooting, motor controllers, AC/DC control circuits and circuit breakers up to 13.8 kv); ladder logic diagrams and theory, programmable logic controllers and protective relaying.
- Manage daily job site operations.
- Manage project schedules.
- Establish, oversee and apply job safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out procedures.
- Read and interpret equipment wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Diagnose system malfunctions and direct crew on how to fix/repair efficiently.
- Supervise a variety of electrical and electronic testing procedures using state-of-the-art test equipment.
- Organize data and maintain records.
- Train, supervise, direct and motivate staff.
- Assign, document and evaluate the work and performance of other skilled workers.
- Compile accurate and concise reports of work performed.
- Establish and maintain departmental budget.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Regularly and consistently meets scheduled and attendance requirements.
- Follow instructions, work independently and cooperatively with others.
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