PRT Electrician II - Transportation & Parking

About the role

The Morgantown Personal Rapid Transit System (PRT) is an automated public transit system consisting of 73 driverless vehicles, 5 passenger stations, 2 maintenance facilities, 9 miles of dedicated guideway and a vast array of ancillary equipment. This position oversees and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repair and maintenance of PRT electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the correct application of electrical theory and principles in the testing, maintenance, and repair of transit system electrical components.
• Ensures proper operation and correct interpretation of test results using computers, digital and analog multi-meters, voltmeters and high voltage test equipment and specially designed transit system instruments and tools.
• Ensures that all work complies with National/Local electrical codes and that safe work practices are followed.
• Performs detailed scheduled maintenance inspections, troubleshooting, installation, and repairs to a variety of PRT installations and ancillary equipment and services such as: 120/240/277/480- and 23000-volt 3 phase power distribution systems; Lighting and lighting remote control devices; Remote monitoring and alarm devices; Electric motors, fans, generators, etc. PRT vehicle power collectors; PRT vehicle propulsion motors; 23000/575 volt substation testing and maintenance.
• Powers rail and rail heating system (includes 65 remotely controlled switching and overload protection devices).
• Performs detailed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and safety inspections to light rail system and components: Diagnosis, alignment, repair, and overhaul of light rail system as operated by the PRT; 575 volt 3 phase power distribution system and 40 remotely controlled breakers.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous maintenance support activities necessary to support the overall maintenance mission, including: High voltage testing, and repair; Implements emergency response plans and actions for unplanned or emergency events; Routinely communicates with other PRT employees via handheld UHF radio to provide vital information.
• Works in confined spaces. Interprets maintenance manuals, schematics, and drawings. Assesses task needs and organizes tools and materials to support efficient remote task accomplishment. Maintains assigned tools and is responsible for tool inventory.
• Accounts for all man-hours and materials used in the performance of maintenance. As assigned, acts on the supervisor’s behalf during the supervisor’s absence. As assigned, monitors guideway heating system operation and supports other trades (mechanical and electronics).
• Orders electrical parts and equipment as necessary to accomplish repairs.

Requirements

• DOT background check.
• Valid WV state electrical license (Journeyman) preferred.
• Valid US driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience involving: Verifiable Journeyman level experience (preferred) in the installation, maintenance and repair of varied electrical systems and equipment.
• Experience with high voltage and industrial or plant equipment is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, hazards, and safety practices of the electrical systems trade including power measuring and troubleshooting equipment and electric codes.
• Ability to understand and quickly learn new (different) complex electrical equipment and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to satisfactorily perform troubleshooting, detailed repairs, and maintenance procedures on a wide variety of complex electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques.
• Ability to operate particular boiler plant and guideway heating systems.
• Ability to learn the theory and operation of the PRT vehicle air conditioning package.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, hazards, and safety practices of the mechanical systems trade including power hand tools and basic machine shop tools.
• Knowledge in the techniques and operation for electrical and gas welding equipment.
• Ability to qualify as a MOCU (Manual Override Control Unit) operator.
• Ability to qualify as a PRT System Power Breaker Operator.
• Knowledge of current electrical codes and the use of current materials, methods, tools, hazards, and safety practices of the electrician trade.
• Knowledge of the design, modification, and construction techniques for electrical equipment.

Physical Demands

• Considerable physical demands include: Bending, longs periods of standing, walking, bending, and climbing – Daily Lifting materials over 75 pounds – Daily Periodically working in difficult/awkward positions and in confined spaces.

Benefits

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• A 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.
• Wellness programs