Traction Power Electrician

Traction Power Electrician 

Full-time employment opportunity with a dynamic and multi-faceted resource for economic development in the St. Louis region.

 

About Us 

Since 1950, we have partnered with private and public organizations on hundreds of projects that have created thousands of jobs on both sides of the Mississippi River. 

BSD operates with a focus on making a positive impact on the region and the nation, better connecting the Bi-State area to the rest of the world. We are impacting neighborhoods, large and small, in Illinois and in Missouri, with investments that are shaped by our unique perspective of the region and its potential. 

Why Work Here 

• Work for a company that strives to make a positive impact in the region
• Earn competitive wage
• Gym Discounts with Club Fitness and OneLife Fitness at Ballpark Village
• 24 hour access to our 9 onsite gyms
• Wellness program that provides free health screenings
• Discounted Cell Phone service
• Free MetroLink and MetroBus access
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Your Birthday is a floating holiday
• Uniform allowance
• Employee assistance program
• Bi-State Development is an eligible employer the for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program

The Role 

Performs highly skilled technical work in the inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and diagnostic analysis of all components of the MetroLink electric traction power generation and distribution system, including but not limited to: substations, power return to substations and catenary systems. Assists in the maintenance and repair of other electrical systems of the MetroLink light rail system such as wayside signal and train control systems including highway grade crossing warning systems, and related equipment during emergencies and service disruptions. 

Shift Hours: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Days Off: Sunday & Monday 

Responsibilities 

• Installs, inspects, maintains, repairs and provides diagnostic analysis on the wayside signaling and train control equipment including but not limited to: interlocking signals, track circuits, relays, signal equipment houses and their components, grade crossing warning flashers and crossing gates, underground cable, switch machines and power distribution to switches and switch heaters.
• Responds to calls for service to diagnose and correct emergencies involving MetroLink electrical systems on a twenty-four (24) hour basis.
• Operates various vehicles and equipment associated with the maintenance and repair of the Metro electrical systems both on the road and on rail.
• Assists in activation and deactivation of other electrical systems such as traction power substations and catenary systems during emergencies and service disruptions.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of other electrical systems such as traction power substations and catenary systems during emergencies and service disruptions. Assists in the maintenance and repair of electrical support systems, such as power, lighting and power control systems at all MetroLink stations and along the MetroLink System during emergencies and service disruptions.
• Trims trees, bushes and shrubs on Metro Property around electrical systems including but not limited to high voltage wires, catenary system, substations, signal houses, and grade crossings.
• Submits daily work tasks reports and inspection and maintenance reports to supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

1. Considerable experience as a fully qualified electrician with railroad or transit traction power substation and catenary systems, or directly related experience.
2. Prior to being interviewed for a job, must successfully pass mechanical, high voltage electrical and electronic aptitude examinations, which will include testing the ability to understand plans, schematics, operating and service manuals, and the ability to maintain and trouble shoot electrical systems.
3. Ability to perform the duties of the job saf