Facilities Electrical Technician

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, repair and troubleshoot electrical systems for all power up to and including 230kV including Site Substations, Service Entry Sections, Electrical switchgear, Panelboards, Transformers, cabling systems, metering circuits, diesel generators, UPS, STS/PDU/RPP as well as motor connections, Motors and electrical controls.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workplace.
• Read and interpret technical repair manuals, operating guides, schematics, wiring diagrams, shop drawings, and codebooks.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations, including minor algebra, to calculate electrical loads, power factors, horsepower, etc.
• Prepare and maintain records, reports, parts lists, and work orders.
• Operate diagnostic test equipment and interpret results.
• Utilize a variety of tools associated with electrical distribution systems.
• Create and perform detailed procedures from simple equipment maintenance to entire system shutdowns including all operations and actions taken. Includes setup and operation of temporary power systems.
• Perform routine and emergency service on state-of-the-art critical systems.
• Avoid non-compliance with procedures, policies, and regulations for both self and those working at the direction of this role.
• Aid in scheduling and managing vendors and subcontractors during equipment/systems maintenance and service.
• Perform equipment/system preventive maintenance.
• Conduct a routine and on-going assessment of the building systems operations.
• Perform tests, rounds, and analyzes data to assure the proper functioning of departmental equipment.
• Monitor operation of the mechanical / electrical operating equipment.
• Analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
• Wire single and three phase motors; Megger single and 3-phase motors, run conduit; pull wiring to machinery, motors, operating parts, etc. assist other trades and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Current Journeyman Electrician’s certificate or Master Electrician for higher grade levels.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Arc Flash hazard boundaries and appropriate PPE per Arc Flash Calculations.
• Current Level 1 Thermography certification.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel and CMMS Programs.
• Must be trained in grounding and bonding of medium voltage systems and equipment Test Procedures and Requirements for AC cable terminations.
• Understand Common Requirements for Medium/High Voltage Power Switchgear Rated Above 1,000 V as well as NFPA 70E Safety Regulations when Servicing and Maintaining Medium-Voltage Switchgear and Circuit Breakers Rated Above 1,000 V and Voltage Ratings, Insulation Ratings, 100%, 133%, 173% Insulation Levels Shielding Requirements, Electric Fields, Terminating MV Conductors, Orientation of Overhead Lines.