Electrician Power Systems SubOperator

Bureau of Reclamation; Hungry Horse (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hungry Horse Field Office of the Bureau of Reclamation oversees planning, design, testing, operation, and maintenance of critical electro‑mechanical systems for the hydroelectric powerplant and dam. Responsibilities include maintenance on generators, transformers, switchgear, pumps, HVAC, water systems, and high‑voltage equipment up to 230 kV.

Applicants must address screen‑out factors and demonstrate knowledge and ability in the highlighted job elements; experience and detailed descriptions

Qualifications

• Ability to perform electrical work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical systems.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment used in hydroelectric facilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, test, operate and maintain electro‑mechanical systems supporting the hydroelectric powerplant and dam.
• Perform emergency and preventive maintenance on generators, transformers, switchgear, pumps, cranes, HVAC, and water systems.
• Maintain monitoring and protection equipment, LAN and security, and high‑voltage systems up to 230 kV.

Skills

Electrical work

Electrical drawings

Troubleshooting

Knowledge of electrical equipment

Technical practices (Theoretical, Prec

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Hungry Horse Field Office manages planning, design, testing, operation, and maintenance of critical electro‑mechanical systems supporting the hydroelectric powerplant and dam. Responsibilities include emergency and preventive maintenance on generators, transformers, switchgear, pumps, cranes, HVAC, water systems, monitoring and protection equipment, LAN, security, and high‑voltage electrical systems up to 230 kV.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/17/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job‑related factors:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREENOUT)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
• Ability to Use Electrical Drawings
• Knowledge of Electrical Equipment
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices
• Troubleshooting (Electrical)

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. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job‑related factors.

You must meet at least 2 points on the screen‑out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.