High Voltage Electrical Specialist, EPD

Position Overview

Specific Responsibilities

• Operates within controlled access areas, such as substations, that are restricted from entry by unauthorized personnel.
• Works on high voltage power distribution systems 600 Volts AC and above.
• Splices and terminates high voltage cables using manufacturer and hand tape methods.
• Performs switching and maintenance in substations, switchyards, pad mounted equipment and in underground vaults.
• Responds to power outages during off-hours on a callback basis.
• Troubleshoots and repair faulty equipment.
• Test and repairs short-circuits, grounds and troubleshoots high voltage street light circuits.
• Installs new equipment, including conduit, wire, cable, pull boxes, transformers etc for repairs and alterations in high voltage systems.
• May be responsible for plans and schematic reviews with written reports to the Systems Manager for his/her review.
• May assist the System Manager in overseeing contractors, ensuring safety regulations are being followed.
• Covers the maintenance and integrity of the high voltage system.
• Fulfills Electrical Power Department-s procedures for scheduling system outages.
• May work with the Lead person to order materials needed for work.
• May provide guidance to other technicians and/or apprenticeship program participants.
• Ensures that safety rules are followed.

Qualifications

• Completion of recognized apprenticeship program or equivalent education and/or experience for journey level electrician required.
• Relevant experience with high voltage equipment (600 AC Volts and above) and low to medium voltage equipment & repair.
• Demonstrated knowledge of high-voltage electrical theory and practices sufficient to plan work independently on power distribution equipment.
• Understanding of and willingness to comply with, electrical and work safety procedures including National Electrical Code & CAL-OSHA Standards.
• Ability to handle tools of the trade (testing tools, amp meters, recording devices, etc.).
• Ability to read metering schematic, wiring, installation diagrams, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make repairs on faulty equipment and perform new installations of high voltage equipment and electrical systems.
• Ability to operate standard and automatic transmission vehicles and high lift truck.