Electrician Specialist High Voltage

Land, Buildings & Real Estate

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.

Welcome to Land, Buildings & Real Estate : Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) is the operational core of Stanford University's physical campus. LBRE constructs and maintains the Stanford campus, where advancements across the academic spectrum are made possible. Our work is founded upon the collective value of dedication, innovation, expertise, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are committed to serving the university's academic mission, as well as preserving and enhancing Stanford's 8,180 acres, and pride ourselves on supporting the teaching and research of the university as "Caretakers of a LEGACY."

Who We Are : Energy Operations (EO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Stanford's Central Energy Facility (CEF) and campus distribution systems, as well as the new Stanford in Redwood City Central Energy Facility. CEF provides electricity for the majority of the university's main campus via a 100MW substation, which is about twice the current campus load. Electricity at the substation is transformed from 60 kilovolts (kV) down to 12kV, which can then be distributed as high voltage electric power to campus. The campus electrical distribution system is a largely underground system of 12kV and 4kV cables and switches. Typically, power from multiple sources is brought into individual buildings after being stepped down to 480 volts. Load centers within the buildings step the voltage down to normal service voltages and distribute it to loads throughout the building, with backup emergency power available for all vital loads. The Energy Operations team manages installation, operation, and maintenance of the electrical distribution infrastructure. A Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system provides real-time information and diagnostics of the campus to monitor the power flow throughout the network, allowing for quick response to system faults.

Job Purpose : Employees in this classification perform journey level and high voltage electrician work involved with the installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of the electrical substations, electrical distribution systems, and general low voltage utility controls under general supervision. Assignments can be received in the form of work orders, blueprints, sketches, verbal instructions or employees may be expected to schedule their own work, determine work priorities. At this level employees are expected to diagnose problems independently and determine the appropriate method and procedure needed to complete the work. Working with the Lead and co-workers, the HV Electrician Specialist is expected to ensure that the work specifications conform to shop standards. May work with the Lead person to order materials needed for work.

Core Duties

• Works in areas of controlled access such as substations not open to unqualified individuals.
• Works on high voltage power distribution systems 600 Volts AC and above.
• Splices and terminates high voltage cables using manufacturer and hand tape methods.
• May update and revise procedures.
• Installs, tests, calibrates and repairs all types of revenue meters, instruments and associated electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot, monitor, repair, maintain and calibrate computer-based SCADA systems, transducers, input devices, communication equipment and data transmission equipment.
• Performs switching and maintenance in substations, switchyards, pad-mounted equipment and in underground vaults and may act as Person in Charge of such operations as directed.
• Responds to power outages during off-hours on a callback basis
• Troubleshoots and repair faulty equipment
• Test and repairs short-circuits, grounds and troubleshoots high voltage street light circuits
• Installs new equipment, including conduit, wire, cable, pull boxes, transformers and etc. for repairs and alterations in high voltage systems
• May be responsible for plans and schematic reviews with written reports to the Systems Manager for his / her review
• May assist the System Manager in overseeing contractors, ensuring safety regulations are being followed
• Responsible for coordinating work to ensure the maintenance and integrity of the high volt system
• Follows University / shop procedures for scheduling system outages
• May oversee the work of an apprentice
• Ensures that safety rules are followed
• Other duties may also be assigned.

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Working Conditions :

80db TWA, allergens, biohazards, chemicals, asbestos, hot and cold temperature extremes.

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