High Voltage Electrician

SUMMARY

Provide High Voltage Electrician support by installing, maintaining, repairing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, maintain, repair, test and load electrical equipment and appliances such as cathode protection, electrical power generators (gas and diesel), electrical distribution systems which includes underground cable, transformers, oil and SF6 switches, air switches, ground grid systems, fuses, cable splices.
• Use troubleshooting equipment such as fault finders, cable locators, nondestructive testing equipment such as multi-meters, circuit analyzers, circuit breaker testers, voltage recording meters, meggers, watt meters, ohmmeters, and ammeters, high potential test equipment to troubleshoot, repair and inspect for defective systems and facilities for faulty wiring for “shorts”, “opens”, “leaks”, “imbalance” “phase rotation” or “crosses”. Operation shall be in accordance with equipment manufactures guidelines.
• Install and terminate lighting fixtures on buildings and roadways.
• Observe all established safety practices and procedures including electrical safe and lock-out / tag-out procedures and DON procedures for proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Respond to trouble calls involving electrical system repairs expertise.
• Maintain and make repairs to airfield lighting and runway threshold lighting, landing aids, such as runway threshold lighting, run/taxiway lighting, beacon lights, optical landing systems, current regulators, transformers, switchgear, emergency generators, and controls for airfield lighting systems.
• Read and interpret building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and maintenance and repair manuals to determine the necessary and proper repairs and/or replacement.
• Use all types of hand and/or power tools required to accomplish assigned duties. Tools include but are not limited to screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, soldering irons, cable pullers, hydraulic benders, and pipe threading machines.
• String wire and hoist conductors up to cross arms. Pull wires to proper tension or sag, based on space length, material and size of conductors, prevailing temperature, and loading. Install and pull cable underground from source of feed through ducts.
• Splice wires by twisting together and soldering, or connecting conductors with mechanical connectors, splicing clamps systems, terminating kits, cold shrink kits and tape. Form and seal various types of cable joints such as straight, bridge, cap sleeve vertical, disc or knuckle joints. Float solder seams in split lead or sheath using acetylene torch or electrode soldering outfit. Bend and ground underground cable to minimize electrolytic damage.
• Determine the diameter and depth of pole holes based on size of pole to be set and holding power of the soil. Direct the erection and raising of poles and installation and replacement of cross arms utilizing power auger truck. Locate and mark electrical and telephone underground utilities prior to excavation.
• Check condition of transformers, switches, and cables. Collect insulating oil from transformers and oil switches for analysis. Check transformer operating temperatures; maintain records of analysis and condition of transformers. Check secondary terminals and makes repairs to defective, connections.
• Maintain street lighting systems and traffic signals and controllers.
• Maintain, repair, and inspect fire alarm systems such as panels, smoke/heat detectors, pull stations, horn/strobes, fire sprinklers, wet/dry systems carbon dioxide fire suppression systems, and update systems as code changes are implemented, operates, and maintains computerized controls software and fire alarm monitoring systems.
• On electrical distribution repairs, operate Navy owned vehicles exceeding 26,000 lb. to transport material and equipment to job sites. Operate insulated bucket truck and pole auger truck access to transformers or other high equipment.
• May perform a variety of tasks such as checking cable temperature in manholes, visually check for cracks or breaks in walls of manhole of vault; pump water from manholes, remove debris and repair ground bonds, check ground wire connections and cable for cracks, breaks, arid punctures.
• Complete reoccurring maintenance/preventative maintenance and degradation index for utility assets.
• Visually cross checks the work of contractors or other co-workers for compliance with contract specifications on new construction, NEC code and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least three (3) years of experience with high voltage industrial systems and auxiliary equipment at Journeyman level.
• Skilled in the use of hot-line tools and protective equipment such as wire longs, wire tong supports, insulated tension links tie sticks, insulated hoods/covers and tools, and rubber gloves, sleeves, and insulating blankets.
• Record of completion for the OSHA 30-hour Construction Training Course is required. A record of completion for the EM385-1-1-1 Construction Safety Course (NAVFAC or USACE) is required within 45 days of performance start. Failure to provide record of completion for the EM 385-1-1- 1Course within 45 days or the OSHA 30-hour Construction Training Course will be cause for dismissal.
• A Commercial License Class B is required.
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to work in areas that is subjected to high temperatures, constant noise, rotating machinery, soot, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil, and fumes.
• Knowledge of electric power generating equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical theory in order to calculate circuit values, determine when operating limitations of equipment are exceeded, or recognize excessive current flow or other signs of improper operation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to operate safely using high voltage PPE.
• Demonstrated ability to work in confined areas in and around industrial equipment and support equipment, i.e., compressors, transformers, pumps, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to perform work that includes moderate to strenuous physical effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching.
• Demonstrated knowledge of repair, installation, assembly and troubleshooting of industrial electrical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to use various electrical and auxiliary equipment measuring instruments.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and guidelines used in industrial equipment operations.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise dexterity and safety in industrial equipment management.
• Demonstrated ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

Potential for travel. When required, employee will need to complete an MVR check.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Must have or be able to attain a valid state driver’s license and be insurable on the company’s automobile insurance policy. Driving, with or without accommodation, may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is less than 25%. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a maintenance facility / light manufacturing setting in confined areas in and around industrial equipment and support equipment (i.e., compressors, transformers, pumps, etc.) and in areas that are subjected to high temperatures, constant noise, rotating machinery, soot, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil, and fumes. Worker is often exposed to sharp objects and may be exposed some heat, noise, chemicals and to vibration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, reaching, and lifting items weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally items weighing over 40 pounds with assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment. Work that includes moderate to strenuous physical effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching; frequent use of hands/fingers for handling items and to work with such hand tools as wrenches, screwdrivers, wire cutters, pliers, and soldering irons. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay: $49.98 per hour.
• Additional Pay: One time hiring bonus- $1,000
• Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Vacation & Paid Personal Time, 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Leave of Absence.

Compliance:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, 

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).