SJS Executives is search for high voltage electricians II. Our ideal candidate must have obtained a minimum of 4 years of electrician experience. The candidate will have a strong knowledge and skill in the high voltage electricity trade, as well as, knowledge of electrical theory, formulas, and the mathematical skill in order to derive voltage, current, and power related formulas.
Responsibilities
Working knowledge relating to working high voltage systems, and able to become a NAVFAC recognized qualified person per NESC, NEC, NFPA 70E
Must comply with safe clearance procedures and safety rules and regulations.
Work alone or with other workers to perform simple or complex tasks while following appropriate and safe procedures. A journeyman-level employee normally checks daily assignments. A Government employee gives advice on unusual problems and checks to see if completed work meets the requirement.
Perform outages and support construction activities as necessary
Visual and sensory perception along with hand-eye coordination is required to operate equipment, detect deficiencies, make repairs diagnose problems, make installment of devices, equipment, parts, etc.
Familiarity of NAVFAC SW Safety and Health Requirement manual, instructions, agency equipment regulations and directives. Guidelines will include a variety of Federal, Department of Defense, and Department of Navy, Commander Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest publications, manuals, directives, standards, policies and procedures. Published guidance will be provided by the Government as needed.
Read, interpret standard construction blueprint and operating manuals
Knowledge in new construction and maintenance of distribution systems, Sub Station maintenance including medium voltage (5kv-69kv) breakers; air, sf6 gas, oil and vacuum switches and Load Tap Changing Power Transformers.
Receive assignment from the workload manager in the form of oral or written instruction (work order) to perform a variety of high voltage tasks.
Ensure all designated working areas are maintained in an orderly manner and continuously maintained free of trash and debris. At the end of each day, the general work areas shall be swept, supplies, materials, tools, and equipment shall be pick-up and stored, and the municipal trash containers will be emptied.
Work at heights, in confined spaces, and may be in awkward positions for extended periods of time. Work at all times of the day or night and in all kinds of weather. Perform shift work as required.
Participate in meetings with contractors, agencies, clients, and team members when required
Participate in briefings when required
Provide monthly status report that summarizes the work efforts and accomplishments performed.
Comply with all High Voltage Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
Splicing and termination of medium voltage cable 2400Vac to 69Kvac, and DC voltages from 12Vdc to 300Vdc
Troubleshooting using three-line, single, print and protection drawings; experience in low voltage systems including but not limited to maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing power breakers;
Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting and repairing equipment in high voltage switchyards, substations, and power operations centers.
Participation in special projects such as pre-commissioning/checkout of new substations, stage additions, or substation inspections and commissioning preparation
Skill Sets:
Skill to plan and carry through the troubleshooting and repair of high voltage generating, controlling, and distribution systems, such as repairing switch gear, installing and hooking up transformers, locating defects in cables, or selecting materials to make installations or repairs
Skill to read and understand circuit diagrams of interconnects such as the generators, buses, switches, and circuit breakers in a power-generating facility or the feeders, substations, transformers, and interconnections of a distribution system, in order to diagnose problems in the electrical system
Skill in the use of test equipment such as: oscilloscopes, power quality meters, insulation resistance tester, high potential tester, phase sticks, phase rotation meters, digital test equipment, other electrical test equipment, and cable locating and fault finding equipment
Skill to diagnose and determine corrective action for electric power-controlling equipment such as switch gear, transformer banks, and circuit breakers in substations and power-generating facilities
Skill to read circuit diagrams and perform troubleshooting layout, and complete installation, modification, and repair on high voltage distribution systems such as repairing switchgear, installing transformers, and locating defects in cables
Qualifications
Journeyman Lineman certification or equivalent
Valid California State Driver's License - "C" class
U.S. citizenship or resident alien. Proof of US Citizenship or resident alien card will be required
Ability to acquire a Common Access Card (CAC)
OSHA 10 - General Industry or Construction Certified before starting work
Ability to perform regular and recurring field inspections, investigations, or surveys in which there is a considerable amount of walking, stooping, bending, and climbing
Ability to perform work in an office setting, with occasional visits to construction sites. Work involves moderate risks of discomforts that require adherence to safety precautions
