Electrician 1st Class A - Technician

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Classified ID
1067
Description

General Purpose

To install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all types of substation equipment, supervisory control mechanisms, and remote switching devices. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating a 25MW gas turbine generator.

Union Affiliation: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
Pay Grade 11: $26.58 - $43.57 Hourly

Please note: BED is looking to hire an electrician. Applications for Engineering Production – Power, Working Crew Leader I – Engineering Technician, and Electrician 1st Class A - Technicians will be considered to fill this opening.

Essential Job Functions

  • Operate various technical equipment, such as but not limited to, a hypot tester, TTR tester, high voltage phase tracer, high voltage megger, etc. 
  • Install and maintain instrument transformers.
  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all substation equipment as well as an extensive inventory of high voltage switches, switchgear, and system control devices.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on Department as well as customer owned electrical equipment.
  • Proficient in the application and execution of the level II switching and tagging requirements. 
  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair rotating electrical machinery.
  • Keep accurate records and field notes.
  • Assist in the installation and troubleshooting of fiber optic cables, equipment, and termination boxes.
  • Assist in the installation and maintenance of computerized supervisory control systems and programmable logic controllers.
  • Assist in the installation, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of electrical relaying, power systems, and accessories.
  • Maintain and repair distribution transformers, switches, capacitors, and their associated controls.
  • Complete monthly substation and bi-monthly major transformer inspections and reports.
  • Perform high voltage taping and connections
  • Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all electro-mechanical, and electronic systems.
  • Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot complex fuel handling control systems and boiler firing units.
  • Operate and maintain various turbines (i.e., jet engines, gas expander turbines, hydro turbines, etc.)
  • Perform the Gas Turbine (GT) on call responsibility on a rotating basis by responding to after-hour calls to qualify the GT to participate in the ISO-New England Forward Reserve Market (“FRM”).  
  • Assist other Department personnel in making system repairs.
  • Notify the appropriate BED personnel of unsafe customer equipment and conditions.
  • Accurately complete applicable paperwork (e.g., material sheets, work requests, work request, time sheets, system disturbance reports, vehicle repair reports, etc.).
  • Assist in the training of new system technician employees.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

  • Performing other duties as required

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

  • The ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Satisfactory completion of a recognized apprentice electrician’s program is required. 
  • A valid Vermont Journeyman Electricians License is required. 
  • The ability to operate a 2-way radio system in compliance with all applicable FCC rules and regulations, and Department policies.
  • Proficient in the use of distribution feeder maps.
  • Proficient in the use of the lower controls of a bucket truck.
  • Ability to wear safety equipment required (e.g., safety glasses, hard hat, rubber gloves, etc.). 
  • Familiarity with electrical schematic and wire circuit diagrams pertaining to single and three-phase applications is required. 
  • Basic knowledge of computers and PC-based applications. 
  • Must have a working knowledge of substation and gas turbine generating equipment.
  • You must have a working knowledge of primary and secondary circuits and connections. 
  • The ability to splice and terminate fiber connections.
  • The ability to work as a part of a team is required.
  • Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
  • The ability to understand and comply with city standards, safety rules and personnel policies.
  • Experience with personal computers is required.
  • CPR and First Aid certification are required, or the ability to obtain certification within three months from the date of hire.
  • You must have working knowledge of the NESC, NEC, BED substation construction standards, and safety rules, and generally accepted electric utility practices. 
  • The ability to communicate effectively and to interact with co-workers and the public. 
  • A valid Vermont driver’s license is required.
  • The ability to assist in planning and coordinating work assignments with other areas of the Department as required.
  • The ability to work in and around energized, high voltage equipment, in accordance with all applicable safety rules.
  • The ability to work in confined spaces.
  • The ability to work overtime as needed is consistent with the provisions of the BED/IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Additional Information

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal-opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact the Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov.

Title
Electrician 1st Class A - Technician
Salary Range
$5528640 to $9062560
Application Deadline
10/06/2024
Location
Burlington, VT
Application URL
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/burlingtonvt/jobs/4647175/electrician-1st-class-a-technicians 

Contact Information

Name
Jessie Anderson
Phone Number
(802) 540-2505
Email
janderson@burlingtonvt.gov 
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