Industrial Electrical & Mechanical Technician (High Voltage)

Posting DetailsPosition InformationFunctional TitleIndustrial Electrical & Mechanical Technician (High Voltage)Recruitment Category TypeStandardFunctional CategoryProductionGradeUH.15FLSA StatusNon-ExemptRequisition Number26-0130Number of Vacancies1Job LevelNon-ManagementJob CodeN/AJob Description SummaryOrganization NameIndustrial Assets MaintenanceReports toSection Manager, Electrical/Mechanical MaintenanceFull or Part TimeFull TimeIf Part Time how many hours per weekRegular or TemporaryRegularPosition End Date (if temporary)Work ScheduleMonday-Friday6:00 am- 2:30 pm. emergency overtime may be required.Position LocationHyattsvillePosition Summary InformationGeneral SummaryThe Electrical & Mechanical Technician performs electrical work at the journey level in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.Essential FunctionsOversees subordinate Electrical MechanicsDetermines reasons for wear and repairs various types of mechanical items such as pumps, compressors, conveyors, screens, valves, fans, etc. and makes appropriate repairs/recommendations for preventionReplaces belts, bearings, couplings, chains, bearings, sprockets, augers, shafts, grease lines and flights as necessary and makes appropriate repairs/recommendations for preventionInstalls pumps, motors, pipes, street lights, heaters, exhaust fans, main feeders, conduits, valves, breakers, switchgear, and electrical controls as requiredRepairs pneumatic and hydraulic control systems on valves and bubbler systemsRepairs controls of various voltages and types such as variable speed and synchronous motorsMaintains electrical substations up to 69KVServices heating and air conditioning systemsServices generators and their associated automatic starting equipmentInstalls, inspects, tests & repairs a wide variety of other electrical or mechanical equipmentMaintains gas collection and treatment equipment as well as gas flaring systems as neededMaintains high and low-pressure steam boilersMaintains and repairs drive units, fuel pumps, air compressors, lump breakers, grinders, scum pumps, off-gas systems, fuel oil tanks, multi-hearth incinerators and pumpsLubricates and paints plant equipment; performs general plumbing and replaces malfunctioning pumpsRepairs and maintains water softener systems, cranes, boiler feed pumps, centrifuges, air dryers, re-aeration tanks and pneumatic controlsRepairs bar screens and conveyors and replaces couplingsAssists Electrical/Mechanical Section Manager in the repair of transformers, high voltage power supplies, and other equipmentDrives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water businessOther FunctionsPerforms other related duties as requiredWork Environment And Physical DemandsMust be able to work in inclement weather with fluctuating temperatures, climbing ladders, scaffolding, descending undergroundExposure to the hazards of working in confined places and to high voltage electrical shockRequired Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesThorough knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the electrical/mechanical trade and theoryThorough knowledge of electrical mechanical construction and maintenance, including installation and/or modification of all sizes of electrical conduit, cables, wires, switches, automatic starting equipment, etc.Some knowledge of electronic repair practices and methodsSkill in the use of tools and adjusting defects in electrical and mechanical systems and equipmentAbility to work from drawings, schematics and specificationsAbility to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructionsKnowledge of the applicable occupational hazards and safety precautionsAbility to work in inclement weather and fluctuating temperatures, climbing ladders, scaffolding, and descending underground, as well as exposure to the hazards of working in confined spaces with high voltage electricityMinimum Education, Experience RequirementsHigh School diploma or equivalent1+ years experience as an industrial electricianSubstation experience that includes repair and servicing equipment such as oil circuit breakers, transformers, roll-out breakers, and switchgear controls (protective relays)Experience in reading electrical one-line drawings, diagrams of high voltage substations and switchgear, interconnecting diagrams, and equipment location drawings of the same equipmentAdditional RequirementsPossession of a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and the ability to obtain a WSSC Water driver's permit within 90 days of hire or transfer dateEmployees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to workPreferencesExperience with high voltage switchgear and substations 15KV or higherSatisfactory completion of an Apprentice Electrical or Apprentice Mechanical Program with applicable technical courses in electrical maintenance procedures or mechanical maintenance procedures, blue prints, schematics, etc.Completion of technical courses in basic electricity, blueprints, and schematicsPossession of a Maryland 1st or 2nd Grade Stationary Engineers LicenseSalary$31.30 - $53.09 per hourPosting Detail InformationEEO StatementAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIt is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsAdditional InformationThis is a Union position under a collective bargaining agreement represented by AFSCME Local 2898.