ELECTRIC POWER CONTROLLER LEADER

US Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command seeks a leader for Electric Power Controller operations. You will supervise journeyman Electric Power Controllers and High Voltage Electricians, manage power generation and distribution, and coordinate emergency response on the Naval base.

Applicants must demonstrate journey-level knowledge of controlling power systems, monitoring voltage/current, and making precise adjustments to ensure reliable service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading journeyman Electric Power Controllers and High Voltage Electricians.
• Ability to supervise in emergency response and explain procedures.
• Journey-level knowledge of generation and distribution in power plants and substations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of Electric Power Controllers and High Voltage Electricians on the Naval base.
• Operate and monitor power generation and distribution systems; remote start of diesel generators.
• Monitor voltage and current, adjust controls to meet load demands and detect abnormal conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Power systems

Diagnostics

Job description

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Electric Power Controller Leader without more than normal supervision, performing duties such as 1) Perform as a working leader for a group of journeyman Electric Power Controllers and High Voltage Electricians. Perform leadership duties and explain any unusual steps and processes. Crew supervisor and senior person in response to direct emergency services. 2) Possess journey level knowledge and skill in controlling the generation or distribution of electric power in power generating plants, power distribution centers, and substations. 3) Operation of power generation and distribution systems supporting a myriad of industrial and residential operations on the Naval base. Operates control panels that allow remote starting of diesel engine powered generators as well as monitoring commercial power and conversion to auxiliary power systems. 4) Monitoring of voltage and amperage and make exacting adjustments to the system to assure adequate power for load demands. 5) Skill in reading/analyzing a variety of interrelated meter indications to detect abnormal conditions such as, circuit overloads, improper line voltages, or equipment temperature; and skill to determine the causes of these abnormal conditions and make necessary corrections by adjusting controls.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.