High Voltage Electrician I - Various Locations (Torrance, CA)

High Voltage Electrician I - Various Locations

Opening HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN CONTRACTOR SUPPORT LEVEL 1 SUBSTATION (HVECS1) Location Various Locations Hours Monday-Friday 40 hours per week Pay TBD (1) Year Project with option to renew Benefits Direct Deposit Medical Dental Vision Minimum Requirements Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and at least 5 - 10 years of experience in the field. The HVECS shall have a strong knowledge and skill in the high voltage electricity trade and have obtained a minimum Level III Electrical Testing Technician (ETT) certification or equivalent proof of a four (4) year electrician apprenticeship program or 8 000 hours of electrical type training equivalent to such a program administered by an electric utility. The HVECS1 shall have the ability to drive a motorized vehicle and possess a valid California C driver s license. The HVECS1 requires knowledge of electrical theory formulas and the mathematical skill in order to derive voltage current and power related formulas. Mathematics is required to help compute voltage current amps and other power related requirements. Employee must be able to read interpret standard construction blueprint and operating manuals. Has a basic knowledge of how the work relates to other trades. Is capable of using all electrical trade related tools and equipment. Experience Requirements The HVECS1 shall have experience as a journeymen in overhead & underground distribution construction substations switchyards maintenance and repair (including splicing and termination of medium voltage cable 2400Vac to 69Kvac and DC voltages from 12Vdc to 300Vdc) troubleshooting using three-line single print and protection drawings experience in low voltage systems including but not limited to maintenance troubleshooting and repairing power breakers experience to include installation maintenance and troubleshooting and repairing equipment in high voltage switchyards substations and power operations centers. The HVECS1 shall have experience in participation in special projects such as pre-commissioning checkout of new substations stage additions or substation inspections and commissioning preparation. The HVECS1 shall have experience providing technical guidance and training to apprentice and other craft employees with the knowledge and skillsets below Knowledge of commonly used high voltage electric power distribution equipment such as transformers switches circuit breakers recording instruments and control systems. Considered a Qualified Person which is one who has received training in and has demonstrated skills and knowledge in the construction and operation of electric equipment and installations and hazards involved. Skill to plan and carry through the troubleshooting and repair of high voltage generating controlling and distribution systems such as repairing switchgear installing and hooking up transformers locating defects in cables or selecting materials to make installations or repairs. Skill to read and understand circuit diagrams of interconnects such as the generators buses switches and circuit breakers in a power-generating facility or the feeders substations transformers and interconnections of a distribution system in order to diagnose problems in the electrical system. Skill in the use of test equipment such as oscilloscopes power quality meters insulation resistance tester high potential tester phase sticks phase rotation meters digital test equipment other electrical test equipment and cable locating and fault finding equipment. Skill to diagnose and determine corrective action for electric power-controlling equipment such as switch gear transformer banks and circuit breakers in substations and power-generating facilities. Skill to read circuit diagrams and perform troubleshooting layout and complete installation modification and repair on high voltage distribution systems such as repairing switchgear installing transformers and locating defects in cables. Major Duties The HVECS1 shall be skilled and knowledgeable in maintaining repairing trouble-shooting monitoring installing and operating high voltage electrical systems including but not limited to transformers switching stations distribution and transmission lines circuit breakers substations control panels and building systems. The HVECS1 shall be capable of using all tools and equipment applicable to the high voltage electrician trade. The HVECS1 shall have working knowledge relating to working high voltage systems and able to become a NAVFAC recognized qualified person per NESC NEC NFPA 70E. Comply with safe clearance procedures and safety rules and regulations. The HVECS1 shall work alone or with other workers to perform simple or complex tasks while following appropriate and safe procedures. The HVECS shall perform outages and support construction activities as necessary. Visual and sensory perception along with hand-eye coordination is required to operate equipment detect deficiencies and make repairs diagnose problems and make installment of devices equipment parts etc. The HVECS1 shall have a good familiarity of NAVFAC SW Safety and Health Requirement manual instructions agency equipment regulations and directives. To apply Please submit an employment application by email to info(at)hpcemployment.com or by fax to (310) 756-1562. An application can be obtained from our website at www.hpcemployment.com