POWER PLANT ELECTRICIAN.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Pasco, WA seeks a Power Plant Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical and solid-state equipment in hydroelectric facilities, performing diagnostic evaluations and troubleshooting.

The role requires reading complex electrical prints, calibrating meters, splicing fiber optics, and maintaining control and communications systems, with lifting up to 45 pounds and outdoor/indoor work. This is a federal position with potential relocation considerations.

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of a POWER PLANT ELECTRICIAN with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical prints and schematics.
• Ability to perform fiber-optic splicing, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Capable of maintaining power distribution, control and communications systems.
• Physically able to lift up to 45 pounds and work in varied environments.
• Must possess a state driver’s license and be a US citizen.
• Pre-employment physical is required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, repairs, and performs diagnostic evaluation, troubleshooting and maintenance on electrical and solid state electronic equipment.
• Maintains, repairs, and calibrates meters, automatic generation control, voltage control equipment, communication equipment, and relays.
• Troubleshoots and repairs industrial electronic equipment.
• Reads and understands complex electrical prints and schematics.
• Performs fiber-optic splicing, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Installs, modifies, troubleshoots, and repairs power distribution systems, HVAC, lighting, security, dam safety instrumentation, and communications systems.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Fiber optics

Troubleshooting

Power distribution

Communications systems

Low voltage distribution

Job description

• Installs, modifies, repairs, and performs diagnostic evaluation, troubleshooting and periodic and unscheduled maintenance on the full range of electrical and solid state analog electronic equipment common to hydroelectric power producing stations.
• Maintains, repairs, and calibrates recording and indicating meters, automatic generation control, voltage control equipment, communication equipment, and relays.
• Troubleshoots and repairs industrial electronic equipment.
• Reads and understands complex electrical prints and schematics.
• Performs fiber-optic splicing, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Installs, modifies, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment and systems such as power distribution systems; heating, ventilating, and HVAC systems; lighting; security systems; dam safety instrumentation systems; and communications and telephone systems.

Duties

• Installs, modifies, repairs, and performs diagnostic evaluation, troubleshooting and periodic and unscheduled maintenance on the full range of electrical and solid state analog electronic equipment common to hydroelectric power producing stations.
• Maintains, repairs, and calibrates recording and indicating meters, automatic generation control, voltage control equipment, communication equipment, and relays.
• Troubleshoots and repairs industrial electronic equipment.
• Reads and understands complex electrical prints and schematics.
• Performs fiber-optic splicing, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Installs, modifies, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment and systems such as power distribution systems; heating, ventilating, and HVAC systems; lighting; security systems; dam safety instrumentation systems; and communications and telephone systems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a state drivers license.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• Moderate to Heavy lifting, up to 45lbs

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element)

Ability to do the work of a(n) POWER PLANT ELECTRICIAN ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the common tasks of a journeyman electrician in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining power distribution circuits, control systems, communication systems, and low voltage distribution systems, under supervision of a supervisory electrician with inspection performed at the completion of each task. My experience was acquired in an industrial setting. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: The incumbent handles heavy parts and equipment and works in cramped quarters in tiring positions. Physical effort requires climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and twisting objects frequently weighing up to, and occasionally over, 45 pounds. A high degree of concentrated mental and visual attention is necessary to determine cause of trouble and to plan and carry out corrective action; to interpret complex drawings; and to coordinate a high degree of manual dexterity with close visual attention for sustained periods. Ability to distinguish colors is essential.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in the project powerhouse, other structures, and outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, extremes of heat or cold, dirt, oils, greases, dust, energized equipment, moving machinery, odors and fumes. Works around and over water, in damp drafty areas, and at various heights. May work with a variety of toxic or caustic materials. Required to work in concrete structures. There is a possibility of cuts, burns, falls, and electrical shock. Must wear all appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing, and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a Career Field - Installations position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• A Relocation or Recruitment incentive may be authorized if it is in the best interest of the government.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.