Senior Medium Voltage Electrical Specialist

DIVISION: Operations

DEPARTMENT: Deer Island Trade labor Maintenance

UNION/ GRADE: Unit 3/Grade 20

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BASIC PURPOSE:

Performs highly complex electrical maintenance and installation tasks. Responsible for a range of 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:

Supervise and direct other electricians including the Medium Voltage Electrical Specialists.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads assigned team in hands-on training exercises and drills.
• Works with Management and the Training Group in the training and competency testing of electricians training for future advancement to Medium Voltage Electrical Specialists.
• Responsible for contacting and coordinating the team during emergency call-ins.
• Works with supervisor, planner/scheduler and electrical engineering group to identify deficiencies in medium voltage system components and takes the lead to insure the proper corrective action is performed in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Assesses and initiates corrective action of complex electrical medium and low voltage distribution systems with multiple sources of power.
• Performs medium voltage substation switching while synchronizing multiple sources of power.
• Assists vendors in the maintenance and repair of MWRA electrical equipment.
• Conducts medium voltage phase testing in accordance with NETA, OSHA and NEC guidelines
• Assesses and initiates corrective action for abnormal switching problems
• Pulls all necessary permits as required.
• 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.
• Selects 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. Picks up and delivers supplies and equipment to work sites.
• 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 limited to:
  • Performs routine testing, lockout/tag out, 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.