Electrician, High Voltage Maintenance

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION :

Under the general direction of the Director of the Power Plant or designee, the High Voltage Electrician / Co- Generator Engineer is responsible for the operation, repair and maintenance of all electrical systems, motors, controls, high voltage (13,800 volts) generation, switching and distribution equipment and systems. Performs all electrical work as required, and operates boilers, turbine generators, turbo motor compressors, and all related auxiliaries when required. Performs repairs to boiler, turbo generators, pumps, etc.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintain specified power plant equipment such as pumps, compressors, boilers, turbines, etc.
• Plans, supervises and assists in the operation and maintenance of high voltage (13,800 volts) primary switchgear and distribution system including double-ended substations.
• Assists in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of high voltage (13,800 volts) switchgear, electric switches, exciter, electric meters and other electrical equipment and apparatus.
• Assists in the operation, maintenance and repairs of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system, associated battery banks and load-shedding system.
• Participates in the recording and checking of electrical meters and making of electrical tests as to load response and power factors.
• Maintains two (2) 3125 KVA and one 600 KVA electrical generators.
• Maintains a log of station operations.
• Assists electrical contractors servicing high voltage equipment and subordinate high voltage electricians.
• Operates all high pressure steam boilers with superheaters, economizers and auxiliary equipment
• Operates all steam turbine generators, condensers, condensing water pumps and other related auxiliaries, synchronizing Mass. Electric’s cables with the generator when necessary, logs observations. Performs minor electrical functions (changes fuses, bulbs, check circuit breakers etc.)
• Operates all centrifugal compressors, motors, condensing steam turbine drives, condensing water pumps, chilled water pumps and other related auxiliaries. Logs observations.
• Operates a large cooling tower and fans serving the turbine and refrigeration systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance, cleaning and repair of all power plant equipment and instrumentation.
• Ability to take readings on all power plant equipment.
• Performs maintenance as required on all power plant related equipment, boilers, turbines, pumps, etc.
• While in the performance of routine duties; may be required, as needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification; where the work or task does not require a specific license.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Under the general direction of the Director of the Power Plant or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

Exercises working supervision over and assists a small number of employees engaged in operation, maintenance, and repair of high voltage (13,800 volts) generation, switching and distribution equipment and systems.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

May perform work in all Medical Center facilities and is subject to possible exposure to chemicals, gases, electrical shock; may work in confined spaces on ladders. Ability to perform physically arduous tasks; normal dexterity, visual acuity, ability to lift up to 50 lbs., ability to climb and work from ladders and scaffolding, and work in confined areas

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