Position LocationThis position is located on site in Annapolis Junction, MD.
Job OverviewFacilitates the repair and maintenance of all UPS and switchgear systems. The Switchgear Technician will provide for the daily (UPS) uninterrupted power supply and switchgear maintenance operations for all assigned facilities. The Technician will also perform breaker testing on all electrical and mechanical equipment in all facilities. The incumbent receives and evaluates work orders and requests, investigates requests or problems where appropriate and completes the necessary repairs. The incumbent may be required to perform the required tours of all fuel storage tanks on campus and respond to alarms.
Pate Rate: $47.24/HourlyWork Model: Onsite/In-Office
ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties & Job Functions:- Assists with scheduling and maintenance of all airframe switchgear breakers.
- Troubleshoots repairs, replaces and performs electrical/electronic maintenance on UPS and switchgear equipment operating at less than 600 volts.
- Schedules and performs preventative maintenance and service calls on Uninterrupted Power Supplies, switchgears and associated batteries.
- Prepares large scale outage events. Duties will include, but not limited to: walkouts, temporary power requirements, impact determination and updating one-line drawings.
- Coordinates work of vendor and act as subject matter expert for all third-party requirements.
- As required, performs periodic tours on UPS and switchgear equipment operating at voltages less than 600 volts. Maintain required log records.
- Provides maintenance, emergency response, and equipment start-up and/or field modification.
- Discusses with technical support problems related to maintenance or operation of equipment.
- Interpret wiring diagrams in order to locate failures.
- Performs required tours of all fuel storage tanks on campus and respond to fuel alarms as needed.
- Plans and lays out work from blueprints, drawings, models, and verbal and written instructions.
- Plans and organizes work to meet all deadlines. Able to do a variety of tasks in any single day.
- Coordinates with other trade and warehouse personnel in the identification of proper and correct materials, parts assemblies and requirements for a variety of requisitions necessary for the job/task.
- Perform stock inventories and prepare material requisitions for replacement items as required.
- Operates customer or company owned motor vehicles and/or other equipment.
- Supports and assists other department staff and trade groups as needed or directed.
- May be required to work with other entities during large scale outages.
- Adheres to the established CFS safety and personnel policies and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned including supporting CMMS and other departments.
Job RequirementsMandatory:- High school graduate or equivalent GED.
- Five (5) years of experience in the electrical/electronic service and maintenance trade, specifically working with UPS and/or PDU and switchgear systems.
- Valid State Electrician license in good standing.
- Valid State Class B Fuel Operator Certification or obtain Certification within 120 days of hire.
- Ability to pass pre-hire background and drug screen.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required intelligence community level clearance.
- Valid state driver's license with suitable driving record.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and team lift 75 pounds.
