Equipment Specialist Electrician

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

Inspects repairs and maintains various types of plant electrical electronic and electromechanical equipment. This equipment includes motors alternators breakers generators burner management battery systems communication valve actuators and various other devices. Is required to show initiative in area of responsibility.

Key Roles & Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Directly or through others the incumbent will:

• Understands basic AC/DC Circuit Theory Digital and Analog Circuit Theory Power Plant Cycle Theory and Mechanics.

• Inspects tests repairs and installs plant electrical equipment such as leads buses breakers batteries motors generators lighting winterizing cathodic protection elevators cranes electrical switches relay control generators lighting winterizing cathodic protection elevators cranes electrical switches relay control systems excitation systems and including electronic equipment such as annunciators recorders communications systems uninterruptable power supplies battery chargers turbine supervisory systems and electronic logic controllers both analog and digital.

• Builds cable and raceway systems and bends and installs conduit. Pulls and routes control and power cables through raceways cable trays and conduits. Terminates cables and checks for continuity and accuracy.

• Properly conducts low medium and high voltage switching clearing and grounding activities for all plant auxiliary equipment.

• Locates analyzes and corrects malfunctions of electrical and electronic equipment.

• Performs switchboard work such as wiring new electrical and electronic devices.

• Acquires a variety of skills to support electrical and electronic activity such as (1) use of computers for communications and research (2) electrical schematic and blueprint interpretation and analysis (3) use of code and reference books and specifications (4) use of precision instruments for electrical pressure and temperature measurements (5) precision measuring tools for mechanical fit and shaft alignment (6) nondestructive examination (7) welding and cutting (8) rigging (9) painting (10) mechanical drive units and (11) hydraulics and pneumatics etc.

• Assists in the keeping of records on electrical and electronic equipment including inspections and overhaul reports.

• Makes effective use of the maintenance planning tools.

• Complies with safety regulations established by regulatory agencies the Safety Handbook and supervision.

• Complies with environmental regulations established by regulatory agencies Company policy and supervision

*This is a bargaining unit position represented by IBEW 2337.

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years experience working as an Electrician in a related industry. Prefer 48 months experience in electrical maintenance (Power Plant experience)

• MUST successfully complete/pass POSS/MASS aptitude test. (All communication regarding the scheduling for this test will be sent to candidates personal email that is provided during application process.)

• High School education or GED equivalent

• Possess a working knowledge of mathematics and physics

• Possess patience and ability to exercise care when working with small and precision parts

• Must possess basic computer skills needed to perform job functions as needed in a computer based maintenance system.

• Ability to use all hand tools and other various tools

• Ability to climb ladders lift and carry heavy loads

• Ability to work in areas involving heights enclosed spaces and near or above water

• Must be available and willing to work overtime and the ability to work shift work

• Good Communication skills both written and verbal

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