HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN (SSC) Jobs

Job Title

Plans and lays out work to be accomplished in the shop which is then completed by the individual and lower graded worker(s). Installs, modifies, tests, repairs, and maintains transformers, converters, regulators, cables, switches, circuit breakers, mechanical and electronic systems, and other circuit elements found in substations. Adjusts relays and control equipment to obtain specified voltage, current, time delay, and other characteristics for appropriate holding, tripping, or other operational functions. Constructs and installs rigid conduits. Pulls in conductors, assembles bus bars, and phases out and connects conductors. Cleans, adjusts, and repairs electrical equipment such as air and oil circuit breakers and remote-control supervisory equipment. Checks condition of transformers, switches, capacitor equipment, and cables. Checks transformer operating temperatures and voltage at secondary terminals and make repairs to defective, loose, or corroded connections. Directs, trains and/or guides lower grade employees on a regular and recurring basis while performing the required maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, overhaul, replacement, and installation of high voltage distribution systems and equipment under their areas of responsibility. Ensure tasks are performed in compliance with National Electrical Safety Codes. Determines and uses procedures, materials, equipment, and sequences that are acceptable for accomplishing assigned tasks; and comply with established codes and directives. Required to use theoretical concepts to devise solutions for operational or repair problems.

Installs, modifies, connects, inspects, and repairs overhead and underground electrical distribution lines. Services lines, breakers, disconnect switches, transformers, insulators, grounding systems, fuses, poles (metal and wood), relays, meters, lightning arresters, cathodic protection systems, traffic lights, street and floodlight systems, airfield lighting systems, and power supplies. Strings wires and hoists conductors up to the cross arms. Pulls wires to proper tension or sag based on space, length, type, and size of conductors, prevailing temperature, and loading district. Installs and pull cable underground from source of feed-through ducts. Installs poles and replacement of cross arms. Provides technical direction and assistance to lower-grade or less experienced employees as required. Ensure tasks are performed in compliance with National Electric Safety Codes. Almost always perform repairs. Modifications, connections, and/or installations in a timely, efficient, and complete manner. Ensure tasks performed follow accepted trade practices and procedures.

Troubleshoots distribution circuits and generating and controlling equipment. Makes emergency repairs and substitutions of power lines and equipment, sometimes working on distribution systems when they are energized. Troubleshoot overhead and underground cable systems to locate shorts, opens, grounds, electrolysis damage, capacitance imbalances, or cable breaks. Locates and marks electrical underground utilities prior to excavation. Checks ground wire connections and cables for cracks, breaks, and corrosion. Routinely provides reliable troubleshooting of distribution circuits and generating and controlling equipment to locate and correct the causes of outages and improper operations. Locates breakdowns and trouble spots on distribution lines by power failure reports, line inspections, and use of various electrical testing instruments. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Frequently works on high voltage electrical systems when they are "hot," using necessary safety equipment, methods, and precautions. Use and assure proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing, applying established safety rules and regulations to minimize minor violations and to avoid major violations due to employee error or negligence. Inform the supervisor of any accident and/or damage to supplies or equipment or of any observed unsafe practices and/or procedures.

Uses and maintains various hand and power tools and test equipment such as oscillators, meggers, phase sticks, phase rotation meters, digital test equipment, and cable locating and fault-finding equipment. Uses block and tackle, hoists, winches, or other lifting and pulling equipment as necessary. Maintains, and accounts for tools and equipment required to accomplish assigned duties. Performs other duties as assigned.