Electrical Substation Test Technician 3 - Medium Voltage

M.C. Dean; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 57,859 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Maternity leave

Military pay offset

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking an experienced electrical technician for inspections, testing, and maintenance of low- to medium-voltage equipment. The role focuses on field and shop work at the Blue Plains facility in Washington, with some local travel.

Applicants should have a strong background in electrical distribution, test equipment, and safety protocols (LOTO, arc flash, NFPA/NEC) and be able to work up to 69 kV with MAXIMO CMMS documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 7+ years of progressive experience or an Associate’s degree with 5+ years in electrical servicing.
• Must obtain or maintain NET A / NICET or equivalent substation testing certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform substation inspections and preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HV equipment.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex electrical and electronic components up to 69 kV.
• Use PPE and follow LOTO, arc flash, and confined-space protocols.
• Operate power distribution systems up to 69 kV and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Utilize MAXIMO CMMS to document work and manage assignments.

Skills

Electrical testing

HV testing

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in industrial electrical

Tools

MAXIMO CMMS

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Overview

In this role you will perform inspections, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, and motor control centers, as well as other electrical apparatus both in the field and in a shop environment. An understanding of electrical distribution systems as well as the use of electrical test equipment is required. You will contribute to a safe working environment for co-workers and customers and help ensure the overall success of projects. This position is primarily based at the Blue Plains facility in Washington DC, but some local travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Provides electrical, high-voltage (HV) and substation testing, installation, maintenance and repair on electrical equipment and systems and power distribution systems. Work tasks involve testing, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, modification, and general maintenance of complex alternating/direct current (AC/DC) electrical and electronic equipments such as motors, transformers, generators, relays, switching and control panel, voltage regulators, generator and substation batteries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs substation inspections in accordance with applicable compliance regulations.
• Performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks for electrical equipment and electronic controls and systems.
• Performs troubleshooting and testing of electrical equipment, circuit breakers and systems in accordance with applicable procedures and guidelines.
• Operates electrical power distribution systems up to and including 69 KV classification.
• Takes infrared images to identify various mechanical and electrical problems.
• Maintains equipment and tools utilized to test, repair, install, and replace equipment.
• Performs work involving the installation of complex electrical and electronic systems on systems up to and including 69KV volt classification.
• Utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) for electrical and other hazards within the work environment.
• Coordinates and implements Lock-Out-Tag-Out, Arc Flash and confined space entry protocols related to maintenance of electrical systems and equipment for Operations and other Trades/Skill Crafts.
• Coordinates and performs maintenance tasks within mixed craft/trade work assignments.
• Performs maintenance related housekeeping duties as required in the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems.
• Utilizes MAXIMO Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to review assignments and document work completed in the maintenance of electrical equipment and systems.
• Performs safely switching and grounding of related components.
• Complies with rules and regulations related to safety and other work-related policies and procedures of the company, OSHA, NFPA, and NEC.

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate and 7+ years of progressive experience OR associate's degree in industrial electrical related field and five (5) years of progressive experience directly associated with installing, repairing and maintaining electrical and electronic components of machinery, equipment and systems.
• Must possess or acquire within 12 months from date of hire and maintain current, Inter-National Electrical Testing Association (NETA), AVO Training Institute, National Institute of Certification of Engineering Technologies (NICET) or equivalent certification in substation testing and maintenance.
• Must possess and maintain current a valid Motor Vehicle Operating License.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical and electronic principles related to complex multi-component assemblies and devices.
• Demonstrates ability to use electrical and electronic test equipment to diagnose and correct equipment and control system problems.
• Ability to use hand and power tools, rigging and lifting equipment.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and blueprints.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pertinent guidelines, rules, and regulations of NFPA and National Electric Code, and OSHA.
• Good oral and written communication skills and abilities. Good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates skills and abilities to utilize standard office management systems, including computers, scanners, copiers, printers, and software for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and industry-based software applications.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $42.00 - $60.00 /Hr.