MV/LV Distribution O&M Electrician (USN)

Versar, Inc.

Perform hands-on routine inspection, preventative maintenance, condition monitoring, troubleshoots, corrective and emergency repairs on power plant associated MV distribution systems and apparatus. Diagnose problems and then repair/replace defective parts as required.

Perform hands on electrical maintenance and repair of power production electrical, mechanical, and auxiliary systems of power generation facilities operating at 5-10Mw and greater total output with diesel driven prime movers.

Perform hands on inspections, operates, and maintains the paralleling and main medium voltage switchgear systems, with local and remote monitor and metering capabilities, SCADA and PLC control systems, alarm response to ensure maximum system reliability.

Inspects operational activities for safety precautions and instructs employees against occupational hazards. Responsible for employee conduct and compliance with all safety policies, regulations, and compliance with all OSHA and NFPA requirements

Assists with maintaining technical library and record-keeping which documents all procedures necessary to accomplish assigned responsibility.

Responsible for facility custodianship of work area, hand, power, and shop tools

Responsible for department communications activities attend/participate in department meetings Identify department risk/liability and develop work plans to manage ongoing risks as it relates to the operation of the power generation facilities, power delivery and power quality. Be able to articulate concerns and forward to Supervisor.

Responds to emergency calls regarding power generation/distribution equipment breakdowns and MV/LV electrical distribution system outages. Ability to interpret and apply required corrective action with data readings and results of equipment checks to identify equipment or process problems and take appropriate responses to correct or resolve problems.

Attend daily Safety meetings/stand downs IAW with VGS (Versar Global Solutions) and client policies.

Perform routine installation, maintenance, and repairs on electric power control equipment, high voltage switchgear, substations, transformers, circuit breakers, distribution networks, distribution lines, or electric-generating equipment in accordance with the NEC and local codes.

Promote and maintain safety following established safe work practices and procedures.

Assist in the location and rectification of faults on the underground medium voltage networks during power interruptions.

Work on power cables, transformers, insulators, and control equipment such as switches, circuit breakers, and panels. This includes collecting transformer oil samples that are tested for contamination as well as cleaning up contaminated sites.

Install and connect transformers and make hot taps and splices.

Assist with installation of underground cable, conduit, and ductwork. Install transformers; string power wires through ducts and manholes; make MV/LV electrical connections; and splice cables.

Perform rigging on high voltage motors, transformers, and compressors.

Inform the Supervisor of the location of a failure, possible cause, and repairs required on the MV Distribution Network

Ensure correct testing and isolation procedures are followed before working on de-energized electrical networks or associated systems.

Execute the company s policy and procedure for proper and efficient operation of the power plants and distribution network.

In communication with the Journeyman/Master Electrician and acts as the lead MV/LV power plant electrician and/or team lead

Assemble, repair, modify, replace, and install electrical quick-change assembly components such as electrical cables and wiring harnesses associated with engine and transmission components and test the completed products.

Use a variety of test equipment such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, multimeters, growlers, meggers, power analyzers, and specialized test sets to test for shorts, continuity, and defective wiring and connections.

Use standard hand tools and micrometers to check for extensive wear of bushings, bearings, and gears. Assist on assignments involving equipment and components of greater complexity than those described above by performing discrete tasks such as routine disassembling, repairing, and reassembling the simpler components and then bench testing them.

Disassemble, repair, modify, assemble, and test a variety of electrical equipment such as AC/DC motors (single, split, and three-phase), generators, starters, voltage regulators, servo mechanisms, alternators, transformers, actuators, power control panels, control sticks, instrument panels, or inverters.

Check fields, armatures, wiring, commutators, and other electrical parts for continuity, voltage drop, ground shorts, opens, and overheating.

Check and repair gears and clutches when these and other similar mechanical items are part of the accessory being serviced or repaired.

Check shafts for clearance, balance, and warpage; they check the condition of bearings, noise filter capacitors, switches, rectifiers, variable resistors, diodes, relays, and governors according to work order requirements.

Repair or replace items such as brushes, seals, bearings, gears, leads, armatures, and control parts.