HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN

Your tasks

About the Position: Works alone or with other electricians to maintain the electrical utilities along the C&D Canal and at the Chesapeake City, MD. Project office. Uses a comprehensive knowledge of electrical principals and practices to install, repair and maintain a 7200 volt aerial lighting system along the canal, the electrical systems on four high-level highway bridges over the canal and the facilities at the project office.

• Install, modify, test, repair, troubleshoot and maintain transformers, cables, switches, circuit breakers, fused cutouts, lightning arrestors, ground connections and related mechanical and electronic equipment
• Work on aerial and underground cable systems to locate shorts, opens, grounds, crosses and electrolysis damage
• Locate and mark underground utilities prior to excavation.
• Set poles and anchors, hang transformers, oil switches and wires.
• Installs, repairs and maintains oil fired hot air and hot water heating systems, electric water heaters, electric space heaters and all related HVAC equipment
• Works with various type pipe systems (i.e. iron, copper, pvc and cpvc) and must demonstrate ability to layout and assemble using glues, sweat soldering and hand and power tools common to the trade.

Requirements

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN without more than normal supervision including working with high voltages ranging from (7200volt) and secondary (440/220/120volt) level; troubleshooting existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, electrical/mechanical equipment, PLC's and circuit boards; installing/replacing breakers, transformers, brackets, primary and secondary conductors; and/or maintaining aerial and underground cable systems - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Electricians frequently perform moderately heavy lifting, pulling and carrying of equipment and material up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds) and occasionally, they lift or pull heavy cables and equipment weighting more than 23 kilograms (50 pounds) with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. They crouch, stand, kneel and stoop while installing, repairing or testing electrical equipment in confined spaces. Aerial work is accomplished by climbing or using a bucket truck. Work requires bending, stooping, climbing or standing for long periods while performing electrical work.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Electricians work indoors and outdoors. They are exposed to danger from explosions of equipment and cables in manholes, as well as danger from electrical shock and burns, broken bones, cuts, bruises and strains from awkward positions. They are exposed to heat and noise when working in power generating buildings, to extremes of weather when outdoors and unpleasant odors and wet slippery surfaces when working in manholes. Working aloft will require climbing on poles, towers and bridges to heights up to 300 feet and frequently over water on canal lighting, with drowning a possibility. Use of protective devices such as earplugs, safety glasses, safety hats, safety shoes, fall arrest devices, life jackets, lineman's gloves and belts are required.