High Voltage Electrician
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located within the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Utilities and Power Plant Operations. The High Voltage Electrician is responsible for installing repairing and maintaining high voltage electric power-controlling equipment and/or distributionlines. The ability to work on a rotating shift will be required.
The ideal candidate will have five or more years of industrial and high voltage substation experience with an electrical masters license.
This position is located within the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Utilities and Power Operations Engineering Division Electrical Capitol Power Plant operates around the clock 7 days a week. Therefore shift work will be required.
The High Voltage Electrician will:
-Perform the duties of a journeyman experienced with industrial level 3-phase 208 volt up to 13800 volt electrical systems. Apply comprehensive trade knowledge of electrical principles and systems operations in accordance to NEC Code and OSHA Safety Standards.
-Have the required knowledge of various electrical equipment types of wires conduits and other electrical supplies and devices and the ability to integrate them into electrical systems and equipment to insure proper and safe distribution.
-Be proficient in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring equipment and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters voltmeters and oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
-Install repair inspect troubleshoot and maintain a variety of electrical equipment including control instruments motors control circuits electronic relays emergency generators traveling cranes and hoists VFDs and PLC wiring systems lights starters portable battery operated emergency lights intercommunication telephone systems and other equipment associated with the operation of the natural gas and oil fired boilers refrigeration plant and the steam and chill water distribution tunnels.
-Plan lay out and install complete electrical wiring jobs such as the installation of 480/277 or 208/120 volt distribution systems serving panel boards and their associated power and lighting wiring systems motors lights and starters. Maintain and operate 13800 volt to 4160 volt switchgear and transformer distribution systems 13800 volt and 4160 volt motors and their controls.
-Will be assigned to a rotating shift that coordinateswith the operation of 13800 volt and 4160 volt refrigeration motors and associated equipment. Perform scheduled inspection to determine if equipment is operating properly.
-Be responsible for observing and following all safety regulations with the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Perform other duties as assigned.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- You must be able to pass a drug test.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
You must be a U.S. resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.
You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position.
- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15 if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability if applicable. For more information please visit you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with theSelective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit theSelective Service Systemwebsite for more information.
DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOCs suitability assessment a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOCemployeeis required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule provide and cover the cost for the drug test.
The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.
The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employees Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS E-VERIFY electronic system. For more information on E-Verify please visit Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color sex religion age national origin sexual orientation gender identity genetic information and/or disability.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Probationary Period -A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.
All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities etc.
Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted. As such if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
