Electrical Pier Technician - Curtis Bay, MD

Electrician

Job Summary Perform electrical and mechanical repairs on export terminal equipment and operate loading and unloading equipment when necessary.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Diagnose and repair electrical component malfunctions
• Perform electrical and mechanical repairs to pier equipment such as lighting and heating, including both low voltage and high voltage repairs
• Install and maintain electrical wiring and equipment such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), electrical equipment 12VDC to 13,000VAC, generators, switchboards, meters, lighting systems, electric welding machines, weighing and scale systems, heating / air-conditioning units, motor control systems and various drive unit transformers
• Operate loading and unloading equipment such as overhead cranes, 100 ton coal car dumpers, ship loaders, conveyor belt systems and feeders, coal crushers and other equipment
• Perform electrical inspection, construction, maintenance, and repair activities on power distribution equipment such as : floodlight towers, power poles, moveable bridges, generators, turntables, air conditioning units, and other fixed electrical facilities.
• Install and maintain high and low voltage, overhead and underground wiring and equipment such as : switch heaters, control systems, conduits & cables, cross arms, pole mounted fixtures, transformers & capacitors, outdoor substation apparatus, air systems, fire alarm systems, motors & generators, yard / building power & lighting, heating systems, switchboards & meters, battery charging, systems, welding machines, and UPS systems.
• Understand, troubleshoot, install, maintain, and operate Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) associated with motor control systems
• Install and maintain all classes of exterior / interior wiring for electric, power and roadway lights, including overhead lines, up to 15kv
• Install and maintain electric systems and marine navigation lights.
• Handle testing instruments for measuring voltage, current, power, insulation resistance, etc.
• Work with power companies and other vendors to plan and complete job activities.
• Remove and replace defective poles and install conduits and conductors, dig by hand or mechanical means, and set poles with the aid of mechanical equipment.
• Operate one-man bucket attached to boom of line or bucket truck. May maneuver fiberglass one-man bucket attached to boom of line or bucket truck.
• Know the locations of cutouts and switches in areas of service in order to shorten power outages.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Pay Rate $48.01 / hour full rate

Schedule

Monday Friday 0700 1530

Rest Days : Saturday and Sunday

NOTE : SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOLLOWING INITIAL 90 DAY TRAINING PERIOD

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