Medium Voltage Electrical Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference-in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

DIVISION : Operations

DEPARTMENT : Deer Island Trade Labor Maintenance, Western Operations

UNION / GRADE : Unit 3 / Grade 19

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BASIC PURPOSE :

Performs highly complex electrical maintenance and installation tasks. Provides a range of possible duties, but will not necessarily perform all of the duties listed below. Incumbent employees will be part of a rotating, 24 hour stand by team.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Employees will be expected to work under both general and direct supervision and employees will be expected to work independently.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

Will direct the work of others.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Installs, modifies, troubleshoots, repairs, and tests new and existing electrical substations transformers, bus ducts, cable bus, relays, circuits, VFDs, power meters, UPS, systems, fixtures, associated equipment and controls for utility and industrial use, and other equipment / systems as required and / or assigned.
• Assess and initiate corrective action of a complex electrical medium and low voltage distribution systems with multiple sources of power.
• Perform medium voltage substation switching while synchronize multiple sources of power.
• Assist vendors in the maintenance and repair of MWRA electrical equipment.
• Conduct medium voltage phase testing in accordance with NETA, OSHA and NEC guidelines
• Assess and initiate corrective action for abnormal switching problems.
• Pulls all necessary permits as required in accordance with Mass Electrical Code.
• Performs electrically related activities specified by work order.
• Inspects and troubleshoots electrical systems, equipment and fixtures using testing equipment including Hi-pot, power factor test sets, relay test sets and meggers.
• Performs preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, equipment and fixtures according to vendor specifications.
• Installs new or replacement electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.
• Select and obtains appropriate stock or materials per established procedures, and tools or machines for the job.
• Performs work in conformance with relevant building and electrical codes and in a safe and professional manner.
• Follows established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures and policies established by MWRA.
• Operates motor vehicles and light equipment that does not require a special license, such as vans and pickup trucks, to transport materials to work sites, and pick up and deliver supplies and equipment.
• Prepares documents and reports results in the Maximo, Lawson or other appropriate Database of inspections and work performed.
• Assists other trades in the performance of their work, as required or assigned.
• Performs maintenance independently or as part of a team. Light maintenance shall include but not be limited to :
• Performs routine testing, lockout / tagout, operation (startup / shutdown) and adjustment of process equipment.
• Installs and retrofits new equipment related to plant systems.
• With proper training sets up ladders, staging and rigging and utilizes hoists, jacks, dollies, lifts, etc. for proper access to job and to remove and install equipment.
• Operates portable pumping, ventilation and other equipment to prepare work area for access.
• Opens hatches.
• Installs safety rails.
• Removes snow from immediate work area in order to perform tasks.

SECONDARY DUTIES :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience :

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED :

Motor vehicle, power and hand tools, mobile radio, telephone, beeper, power meters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee occasionally is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, sit, climb, or balance.

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is very loud in field settings, and moderately loud at other work locations.

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or veteran status.

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