HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN

US Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command is seeking a qualified high voltage electrician to perform duties involving 600+ volt electrical systems at a federal facility. The role emphasizes demonstrated experience and training in electrical principles and safety standards, with a screen-out element assessing ability to perform duties without more than normal supervision.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, installing and repairing switch gear, transformers, and distribution

Qualifications

• Assess knowledge and skills to perform high voltage electrician duties.
• Demonstrate ability to work with 600+ volts under safety standards.
• Experience or training showing quality of electrical knowledge and skill.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and replace circuit boards in controls of equipment such as electronic reclosers.
• Use hot-line tools and PPE to work on high voltage systems.
• Apply electrical principles, procedures, materials and safety standards for 600+ volt systems.
• Plan, carry out, troubleshoot and repair high voltage generating and distribution systems.
• Diagnose actions for switch gear, transformers and circuit breakers in substations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

High voltage systems

Power distribution

Tools

Hot-line tools

Protective equipment

Hot-sticks

Wire tongs

Insulated blankets

Rubber gloves

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. The Screen-out Element for this position is the ability to perform the duties of a HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN without more than normal supervision. Your resume must show that you have the ability to perform common tasks including:

• 1) Troubleshooting and replacing circuit boards in the controls of equipment such as electronic reclosers and ether similar devices.
• 2) hot-line tools and protective equipment such as hot-sticks, wire tongs, wire tong supports, insulated tension links, tie sticks, insulated hoods/covers and tools, and rubber gloves, sleeves, and insulating blankets.
• 3) Utilizing knowledge and skills in electrical principles, procedures, materials, and safety standards governing electrical systems over 600 volts.
• 4) Planning, carrying-out, troubleshooting and repairing, high voltage generating, controlling, and distribution systems, such as repairing switch gear, installing and hooking up transfo1mers, locating defects in cables, or selecting materials to make installations or repairs.
• 5) Diagnosing and determining corrective actions for electric power-controlling equipment such as switch gear, transformer banks, and circuit breakers in substations and power-generating facilities.

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.