Electrician I Technician

BEDs mission is to serve the energy needs of our customers in a safe reliable affordable sustainable and socially responsible manner. BEDs four key values are: Safety Reliability Community and Innovation. BEDs vision is to make Burlington a Net Zero Energy city by eliminating fossil fuel usage across the electric thermal and ground transportation sectors by strategically electrifying managing demand realizing efficiency gains and expanding local renewable generation while increasing system resilience.

To install maintain troubleshoot and repair substation equipment supervisory control mechanisms and remote switching addition this position will maintain troubleshoot repair and operate a 25MW gas turbine generator.

Union Affiliation:International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
Pay Grade 13:$30.35 - $49.75 Hourly
Remote Tier 1:Zero (0) days remote/week

Please note BED is looking to hire one Electrician - Technician. Applications forElectrician I - TechnicianElectrician II - Technicianandwill be considered to fill this opening.

• Operate various technical equipment such as but not limited to a HIPOT tester TTR tester high voltage phase tracer high voltage megger etc.
• Install and maintain instrument transformers.
• Install maintain troubleshoot and repair all substation equipment high voltage switches switchgear and system control devices on BEDs Distribution system and at generating facilities.
• Perform preventative maintenance on Department as well as customer-owned electrical equipment.
• Install maintain troubleshoot and repair rotating electrical machinery.
• Keep accurate records and field notes.
• Maintain and repair distribution transformers switches capacitors and their associated controls.
• Complete monthly substation and bi-monthly major transformer inspections and reports.
• Inspect maintain troubleshoot and repair all electro-mechanical and electronic systems.
• Install maintain repair and troubleshoot complex fuel handling control systems and boiler firing units.
• Operate and maintain various turbines (i.e. jet engines gas expander turbines hydro turbines etc.)
• Perform the Gas Turbine (GT) on-call responsibility on a rotating basis by responding to after-hour callouts to qualify the GT to participate in the ISO-New England Forward Reserve Market (FRM).
• Assist other Department personnel in making system repairs.
• Notify the appropriate BED personnel of unsafe customer equipment and conditions.
• Accurately complete applicable paperwork (e.g. material sheets work requests work request time sheets system disturbance reports vehicle repair reports etc.).
• Perform the level II requirement of BEDs switching and tagging list.
• Install and maintain computerized supervisory control systems and programmable logic controllers.
• Install and troubleshoot fiber optic cables equipment and termination boxes.
• Train system technician employees as required.
• Install and maintain all low-voltage electrical systems (circuits/panels/outlets/lighting) at BEDs buildings and properties.
• Install maintain repair and replace BEDs Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE).
• Perform switching and tagging operations on the VELCO and BED 34.5 KV systems.
• Assists in the restoration of BEDs distribution system.
• Learn to properly operate the lower controls of a bucket truck and perform bucket truck rescue.

• Perform other duties as required

• Ability to assist in planning and coordinating work assignments with other areas of the Department as required.
• Ability to work in and around energized high voltage equipment in accordance with all applicable safety rules.
• A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of four years of experience as a licensed electrician are required.
• Valid Vermont Journeyman Electricians License required.
• Ability to operate a 2-way radio system in compliance with all applicable FCC rules and regulations and Department policies.
• Ability to be proficient in the use of distribution feeder maps.
• Ability to be proficient in the use of the lower controls of a bucket truck.
• Must wear appropriate safety equipment including but not limited to high voltage rubber gloves safety glasses hard hats hearing protection and safety harness.
• Read and interpret electrical schematic and wire circuit diagrams pertaining to single and three-phase applications required.
• Experience with computers and PC based applications is required.
• Must have a working knowledge of low-voltage circuits and connections.
• Ability to splice and terminate fiber connections.
• Ability to work as a part of a team required.
• Ability to actively support City diversity equity and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards safety rules and personnel policies.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or the ability to obtain certification within three months from date of hire.
• Must have a working knowledge of the NESC and NEC.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to interact with co-workers and the public.
• Valid Vermont drivers license required.
• Ability to work overtime as needed consistent with the provisions of the BED/IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Must obtain and maintain Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) certification within two (2) years from the date of hire.

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