Equipment Specialist Electrician

About the role

This position involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining various types of plant electrical, electronic, and electromechanical equipment. The role requires showing initiative and understanding basic AC/DC Circuit Theory, Digital and Analog Circuit Theory, Power Plant Cycle Theory, and Mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Understands and applies basic AC/DC Circuit Theory, Digital and Analog Circuit Theory, Power Plant Cycle Theory, and Mechanics.
• Inspects, tests, repairs, and installs plant electrical equipment such as leads, buses, breakers, batteries, motors, generators, lighting, winterizing, cathodic protection, elevators, cranes, electrical switches, relay control systems, excitation systems, and electronic equipment such as annunciators, recorders, communications systems, uninterruptable power supplies, battery chargers, turbine supervisory systems, and electronic logic controllers, both analog and digital.
• Buils cable and raceway systems and bends and installs conduit. Pulls and routes control and power cables through raceways, cable trays and conduits. Terminates cables and checks for continuity and accuracy.
• Performs switchboard work such as wiring new electrical and electronic devices. Assists in the keeping of records on electrical and electronic equipment, including inspections and overhaul reports.
• Complies with safety regulations established by regulatory agencies, the Safety Handbook and supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience working as an Electrician in a related industry.
• Prefer 48 months experience in electrical maintenance (Power Plant experience).
• MUST successfully complete/pass POSS/MASS aptitude test.
• High School education or GED equivalent.
• Possess a working knowledge of mathematics and physics.
• Possess patience and ability to exercise care when working with small and precision parts.
• Must possess basic computer skills needed to perform job functions as needed in a computer based maintenance system.
• Ability to use all hand tools and other various tools.
• Ability to climb ladders, lift and carry heavy loads.
• Ability to work in areas involving heights, enclosed spaces, and near or above water.
• Must be available and willing to work overtime, and the ability to work shift work.
• Good Communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

The position is a bargaining unit position represented by IBEW 2337.