Job Description

• Maintaining, operating, and adjusting electrical primary power substations ranging from 4160 to 115kv, including circuit breakers, relays, batteries, and controls.
• Testing low and high voltage electrical equipment including circuits, transformers, variable frequency drives (VFD’s), high voltage switches, phase shifters, and electrical components of process control, telemetering, cathodic protection systems, and electronic equipment boards.
• Diagnosing problems and determining needed repairs or modifications.
• Installing conduit and pulling wires for motors, control panels and lighting fixtures.
• Reviewing work orders, maintaining activity logs, preparing requisitions, and obtaining approvals for various projects.
• Designing, fabricating, and installing electrical systems and components to ensure code compliance. 
• Installing wiring on electrical equipment to ensure code compliance. 
• Inspecting job sites for potential hazards, determining precautions, and following safe and effective work procedures.
• Responding to and evaluating emergencies, taking required actions, and identifying the need for additional immediate support.
• Attending various meetings and acting as a liaison with contractors, vendors, and other departments.
• Purchasing electrical supplies and filling out paperwork, coordinating purchases, and choosing vendors.
• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level as required.   

• Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California. 
• Substation Maintenance certification meeting the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR1910.269(a)(2)(vii) is desirable. 

• Fundamentals of electricity and electronics including their application to the operation of high voltage substation equipment (i.e., 115kv, 4160v & 480v), electrical motor controls, circuit breakers, generator controls, protective relay testing & calibration, and switchgears;
• National Electrical Code, California Electrical Safety Orders, NFPA70E, and CAL OSHA;
• Techniques, tools, and materials of the electrical utility trade;
• Environmental and safety practices, procedures, and standards.  

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical diagrams and documents;
• Install and maintain electrical systems and equipment;
• Direct the activities of electrical vendors, contractors and other staff;
• Make rough estimates of materials, supplies, and equipment required for jobs; ·
• Maintain accurate records of time, labor, materials, and equipment for work performed and prepare reports (oral and written) as necessary;
• Drive electric carts and light duty vehicles safely;
• Develop standard operating procedures and train new staff on work procedures;
• Use communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. to exchange or convey information;
• Understand, follow, and provide oral and written instructions.  

• Operate hand and power tools and equipment in a safe manner;
• Operate and maintain electric motors, transformers, generators, controls, and other electrical equipment;
• Troubleshoot electrical problems in an industrial facility;
• Use computers and related software applications.  

• Ability to program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s).
• Training and/or certification in any of the following: NFPA 70E; Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities; Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s); Motor Controls; Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s).