Electrician Helper

US Bonneville Power Administration; Burley (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) invites applications for an Electrician Helper to assist journeyman electricians in the construction and maintenance of electrical systems in substations. This role supports installation, adjustment, and repair tasks under supervision, contributing to reliable transmission services.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to follow directions, handle physical tasks safely, and work in varied outdoor conditions as part of a collaborative crew in a dynamic

Responsibilities

• Assist the Electrician in the installation and adjustment of electrical equipment in substations.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of electrical equipment in substations.

Job description

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in Central Electrical Services (TFHE), Construction & Maintenance (TFH), Transmission Field Services (TF), Transmission Services (T). A successful candidate in the Electrician Helper position will assist the Electrician in the installation and adjustment (construction) or maintenance and repair (maintenance) of electrical equipment in substations.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen-out element for this position is: Reliability and dependability to accomplish works and trades performing various lesser skilled tasks as determined by Electrical Foreman on the job incidental to the work of journeymen electricians. These tasks require the use of some tools such as power tools, pipe threaders, reel jacks, preformed as a responsible and reliable member of a crew. Experience reflected in this self-rating must be supported in your resume. Failure to meet this element results in an ineligible rating.

In addition to the screen-out element you will be evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the online assessment questionnaire: Ability To Follow Directions in a Shop, Ability To Handle Weights and Loads, Dexterity and Safety, Reliability And Dependability, and Shop Aptitude and Interest

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Please do not cut and paste the "Duties" section, specialized experience statement, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Be certified on aerial lift or other equipment if assigned to use or operate.
• Drive two and four-wheel drive vehicles, which may include towing various equipment trailers, normally used in substation maintenance and construction.
• Be able to wear protective apparel such as respirators when required for worker safety.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working conditions vary depending on tasks. Most work is performed outside in all weather conditions. The Electrician Helper may also work in the shop. The Electrician Helper frequently works on surfaces which may be slippery due to oil or ice. Work is done in energized Substations at various heights in excess of 15 feet, such as on steel framework, platforms, and ladders adjacent to energized high-voltage equipment. The work environment will occasionally include high noise levels or exposure to hazardous substances (i.e., mercury, acids, solvents, PCB's, etc.) that could, if precautions are not followed, pose a health risk. Approved respiratory and safety equipment shall be worn when hazardous substances are being handled (oil, acid, etc.). Emergencies, critical system conditions, or outage limitations may require that work be systemwide, done at night or under serious time pressures. System priorities may require extended periods of overtime including working weekends and holidays. When assigned to Construction the Electrician Helper may be in continuous travel status.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Incumbents must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. The work requires extensive bending, pushing, pulling, reaching occasional crawling; and working in cramped, confined positions or from scaffolds and manlifts in excess of 15 feet. Some tasks, such as assisting in the installation of conduit and pulling cable, involve heavy manual labor. Must be able to distinguish clearances around machinery with moving parts.
• Incumbents must be able to perform strenuous tasks that include loading or unloading crates from storage locations, removing or replacing heavy assemblies in relatively inaccessible locations, and moving bulky or awkward objects such as extension ladders, bales of rags, reels of wire, or test apparatus. Must be able to move and position equipment and materials weighing over 100 pounds such as SF 6 gas cylinders, capacitors, bags of concrete mix, railroad ties, etc. Incumbents must be able to work with both arms overhead. Must be able to periodically wear protective apparel which includes respirators.
• Extensive driving over unimproved surfaces may be required. Work may be performed on smooth or uneven surfaces and will be performed under varying climatic conditions.
• Incumbents must have good distance vision in at least one eye and have the ability to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. They must be able to distinguish different electrical components based on color coding or shade variations. They must have the ability to hear the conversational voice. Speech must be suitable for clear communication by telephone. Incumbents must be in good physical condition sufficient to safely perform the duties of the position.

Electrician Helper Experience Levels:

Electrician Helper A - After 12 months experience.
Electrician Helper B - 6 to 12 months experience.
Electrician Helper C - 0 to 6 months experience.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.