Electrician 2nd Class

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Under general supervision, performs electrical work requiring an intermediate level of skill. Work involves inspection, repair, maintenance, and installation of all types for electric substation and switchyards equipment and machinery.

Because the Authority's primary responsibility is to maintain twenty-four (24) hours service to its customers, an employee in this class is expected to work overtime as conditions demand and to accept overtime on short notice, during emergency situations, or unusual conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities:

• Rebuilds and repairs equipment such as electrical accessories, fans, transformers, vacuum, SF6, oil and air circuit breakers (high and low voltage), insulation and maintenance of air conditioners, air heaters, motors, generators, exciters, circuit breakers, low voltage switches, back-up DC Systems, grounding system, underground power cables (high and low voltage), communication cables, fiber cables, SCADA System and similar equipment.
• Inspects, repairs, replaces, and sets up electrical machinery and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, tools, vehicles, and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Makes substation checks on electrical equipment and substation indoor and outdoor switchgear, transformers, and other apparatus to ascertain proper operation.
• Performs repairs as necessary on electrical equipment and fills out the repair forms in detail and written reports.
• Performs building electrical inspection and maintenance work such as installing conduits, installing and repairing receptacles, switches, breakers, wiring, replacing and installing light bulbs, defective light fixtures, conduit wiring, and surveillance cameras equipment. Paints equipment and structures as required.
• Troubleshoots electrical problems to determine the source of the problem and completes needed repair work under supervision of a 1st class electrician and engineering technician II.
• Tests defective equipment to determine the cause of malfunction or failure using voltmeters, ammeters, or related testing equipment.
• Cleans and repairs brushes, commutators, winding, and bearings of generators and motors converters.
• Checks batteries and adds water when needed; repairs control switches and other electrical and electronic controls.
• Interprets wiring diagrams to trace and connect numerous wires carrying current and voltage for independent functions.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the principles of electricity especially as applied to electric substation and electric switchyards and power generating plants.
• Knowledge of the maintenance, testing, and repair of a variety of electrical and electronic equipment and machinery in both gas and steam power plants.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment and their skilled use in the job; knowledge of safe rigging and scaffolding practices, and the use of tackle, hoist, and ladder used in the work.
• Knowledge of safety practices, rules, and regulations applicable to the work; ability to read, interpret, and work from moderately complex blueprints and specifications and use of computer programs.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical control problems and to effect repairs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with persons contacted during the course of the work.
• Knowledge of the NEC (National Electric Code), NESC (National Electric Safety Code), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), and building codes.

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma including or supplemented by courses in the electrical trades and two years of experience in power plant electrical maintenance work.