SALARY
$55.25000
POSITION SUMMARY
Investigates electrical and mechanical problems as they relate to facilities maintenance equipment. Provides technical support to various departments within facilities engineering and maintenance.
Tests and calibrates various electrical devices and equipment in substations subways and other Facilities Maintenance Sections.
Investigates and diagnoses both AC and DC problems related to electrical conversion distribution and control systems within the facilities owned or operated by the Authority.
Modifies the Authoritys existing equipment and revises blueprints and schematic diagrams to show the design changes.
Designs and modifies programs related to microprocessor controlled equipment.
Reviews specifications and prints for new equipment.
Investigates causes of electrolysis on cables pipelines storage tanks and other underground structures.
Researches and specifies hardware pertinent to the maintenance environment.
Evaluates and develops software for the Authoritys maintenance purposes.
Performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to this position may include the following jobs:
Job Title
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CHALLENGES
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.
Must possess a valid Illinois Drivers License and have access to an automobile.
Must pass applicable written examinations and must pass a physical exam and perform the physical activities associated with this position.
Required to have a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or a combination of education training and experience relating to this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Most of work is performed while standing or walking.
Lifts and carries testing instruments weighing up to 50 pounds.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of electrical theory and its application to the testing and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic apparatus and components.
Working knowledge and theoretical and practical understanding of electromechanical functions.
Working knowledge of operating principles of electrical apparatus routinely tested.
Working knowledge of the theory and design of logic circuits.
Working knowledge of microprocessor theory and its application to equipment controls.
Working knowledge of the Authoritys Electrical Distribution system and substation electrical drainage systems.
Intermediate AutoCAD skills.
Ability to accurately draw read interpret and modify schematic diagrams and blueprints.
Ability to communicate clearly and comprehensively both orally and in written reports.
Ability to operate and utilize user-friendly data processing systems and equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in close proximity to electrical apparatus which is energized in excess of 12000 volts AC and 600 volts DC.
Works out of doors in substations and other facilities throughout the CTA system.
Works in a laboratory or office environment.
Works near moving trains and other vehicular traffic.
EQUIPMENT TOOLS AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
Electrical and mechanical tools and instruments as needed.
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