HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC); Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic in Norfolk, VA, seeks a high voltage electrician for the Public Works Office. The role installs, maintains and troubleshoots high‑voltage power distribution equipment, transformers, and switchgear to ensure reliable shore power for Navy facilities.

You will diagnose faults, interpret schematics, and work with HV test equipment, adhering to safety standards and DoD procedures. Evening, weekend, and rotating shifts are possible as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-voltage distribution systems operating above 600V.
• Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair major components of high-voltage systems (substations, transformers, switches, breakers, fuses).
• Interpret complex circuit diagrams showing generators, buses, feeders, substations, and interconnections.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, and replace generation and distribution equipment in substations and power facilities.
• Maintain, test and reset circuit breakers in substations and switchgear.
• Install and maintain transformers used as switching gear for control power and metering transformers.
• Troubleshoot distribution circuits and generating equipment to locate outages and correct operation.
• Inspect transformers, switches, cables, and insulating oil for condition.

Skills

HV high-voltage systems

Electrical safety

Circuit diagrams

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Tools

Voltmeter

Ohmmeter

Megger

Hot-line tools

Cable fault locating equipment

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN in the PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE of NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC.

Duties

You will install, modify, and replace generation and distribution equipment in substations, power-generating facilities, transformer vaults, and/or distribution centers.You will maintain, replace, test and reset circuit breakers in switch and substations, at shore installations including pier mounted unit substations and vaults.You will Install, connect, and maintain transformers used as switching gear for control power, and potential and current transformers for metering devices.You will troubleshoot distribution circuits and generating and control equipment to locate and correct the causes of outages and improper operation.You will check condition of transformers, switches, and cable and test insulating oil of transformers and oil switches for breakdown and contamination.

Qualifications

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: 1) Understanding of and hands-on background in high-voltage electrical power distribution systems operating above 600 volts, along with the ability to apply electrical principles, safety standards, and technical procedures with minimal supervision from the first day; 2) Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing major components of high-voltage systems, including substations, transformers, switches, circuit breakers, fuses, lightning arresters, regulators, converters, and associated mechanical and electronic control systems; 3) Interpreting complex circuit diagrams showing generators, buses, feeders, substations, and interconnections in order to diagnose faults and determine corrective actions. The position requires skill in locating cable defects such as shorts, opens, grounds, capacitance imbalance, and electrolysis damage using voltmeters, ohmmeters, meggers, phase sticks, and cable-fault locating equipment; 4) Splicing and terminating high-voltage cables, forming and sealing various types of joints, and installing or pulling cable through ducts, trenches, conduits, tunnels, and overhead structures while setting proper wire tension based on conductor type, span, temperature, and load; 5) Understanding of the National Electric Safety Code and the ability to select appropriate wire and cable types, conduits, transformers, and protective devices is essential, as is the ability to integrate these components into functioning high-voltage systems; 6) Diagnosing and repairing power-controlling equipment such as switchgear, transformer banks, and circuit breakers, and must be able to troubleshoot and replace circuit boards in electronic reclosers and similar devices; and 7) Understanding of high-voltage systems, the ability to interpret schematics, proficiency with high-voltage test equipment, safe use of hot-line tools. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: 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.

Additional Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf The position often requires irregular hours. This position requires evening and weekend work. This position requires rotating shift work. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application:?1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite!