Electrician - Local 304 - WV Generation - Haywood Harrison Power Station

FirstEnergy

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with Fleet Operations, MonPower, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [MP]

There are two open positions based at the Harrison Plant.

Job Summary:

Works with and directs others in performing skilled electrical maintenance and construction, such as: testing, trouble-shooting, adjusting, calibrating, overhaul and construction on plant electrical equipment, circuits, systems and apparatus. Employee will be expected to lead other electricians on maintenance and project assignments.

Responsibilities Include:

• Maintaining and repairing generators, exciters, M.G. Sets, motors and associated equipment; conduct motor inspection, bearing replacement, and motor alignment. Resurfacing and reconditioning commutators and collector rings, replacing and adjusting brushes and brush holders.
• Maintaining and repairing electrical control equipment, interlocks, electrical equipment on cranes, precipitator, conveyors, fans, pumps and associated equipment.
• Responding to maintenance requests on plant equipment, investigating root cause, making necessary repairs, releasing equipment when ready for service, observing operation of the equipment.
• Directing, inspecting, instructing and training employees of lower or the same job classification in electrical maintenance work. Conducts work to ensure employees under their direction are safeguarded at all times.
• Installing, adjusting and calibrating electrical equipment control devices, instrumentation, transducers, meters and relays, busses and wiring on switching and connecting structures in plants.
• Conducting electrical testing of equipment and cables, including hi-potential tests, insulation, megger, continuity, and vibration.
• Installation, maintenance, and repair of distribution switchgear and auxiliary equipment.
• Installation of electrical equipment and raceways, including support structures; performing non code welding, brazing, soldering, electric arc welding and oxyacetylene burning.
• Maintaining and repairing storage batteries, battery changing equipment and uninterruptable power systems (UPS).
• Coordinating with supervisors and production crew for clearance and removal of equipment from service, both mechanical and electrical, isolation and de-isolation of equipment per the tagging procedures.
• Performing rigging, tackle, blocking, scaffolding, ladders, and moving heavy parts and equipment. Directs the movement and lifting of heavy equipment.
• Taking oil samples and maintaining oil levels in motors, transformers, and transformer rectifiers (TR) sets.
• Maintaining and repairing controls on auxiliary equipment, including programmable logic controllers (PLC's).
• Performs hydraulic and pneumatic repair work.
• Performing tasks assigned for continuity or restoration of service in an emergency.
• Performs non-code welding, brazing, soldering, electric arc welding and oxyacetylene burning.
• Performs confined space monitoring and completes all required documentation.
• Assists and develops electrical maintenance procedures.
• Maintains work areas, tools and equipment in a neat, clean and presentable condition.  Maintains a high level of housekeeping in all assigned areas.
• Perform alignment of rotating equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications

• Candidates may apply with any one of the following equivalencies:
• Two-year degree from an accredited college or university
• Three years of experience as a certified Journeyman
• Military experience, applicable to the maintenance discipline, from any branch of the United States Armed Services
• Three years related experience in a power producing utility or other process related industry, including but not limited to: paper mill industry, airline industry, chemical and petro-chemical industries
• Must be able to pass the Edison Electric Institute’s POSS/MASS test and Ramsey test.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of applied electricity and electronics, including AC and DC electrical circuits, machinery, measurements and calculations.
• Must be knowledgeable in electrical layout, construction, functions and operations of electrical equipment and circuit connections.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the function of the electrical equipment and machinery used in power generation, manufacturing, industrial or similar process-related setting.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of maintenance, repair, construction and safety practices.
• Must be able to work from complex, detailed drawings, circuit diagrams, specification