Electrical Pier Technician - Baltimore, MD

CSX•Curtis Bay, MD

16h

About The Position

The Electrical Pier Technician performs electrical and mechanical repairs on export terminal equipment and operates loading and unloading equipment as needed. The role installs, maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems and equipment ranging from low voltage to high voltage, including power distribution, wiring, lighting, heating and air-conditioning, motor controls, PLCs, VFDs, generators, switchboards, and marine navigation lights. The technician also operates pier equipment such as overhead cranes, coal car dumpers, ship loaders, conveyors, feeders, and crushers, and works with power companies and vendors to plan and complete job activities. The position requires compliance with railroad and FRA requirements, the National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Safety Code, and NFPA-70E. It is governed by a collective bargaining agreement, and membership is required. Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license.
Four years of experience working as an electrician in an industrial environment, including reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
Journeyman or Master Licensed Electrician.
Meet CSX Fall Restraint Safety Requirements.
Complete the Weight Limitation Survey before bidding or bumping to a position subject to the Safety Policy on Weight Limitations of Equipment.
Demonstrate verbal comprehension, clear communication, reasoning and troubleshooting skills, and basic math ability.
Comply with the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and NFPA-70E.
Pass all required assessments, background screening, and a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test.

Responsibilities

Comply with railroad safety and operating rules and Federal Railroad Administration requirements.
Diagnose and repair electrical component malfunctions.
Perform electrical and mechanical repairs on pier equipment, including lighting and heating, using low- and high-voltage systems.
Install and maintain electrical wiring and equipment, including PLCs, generators, switchboards, meters, lighting systems, welding machines, weighing and scale systems, HVAC units, motor controls, and transformers.
Operate loading and unloading equipment, including overhead cranes, 100-ton coal car dumpers, ship loaders, conveyor systems, feeders, and coal crushers.
Inspect, construct, maintain, and repair power distribution equipment and fixed electrical facilities, including floodlight towers, power poles, movable bridges, generators, and turntables.
Install and maintain overhead and underground high- and low-voltage wiring and equipment, including switch heaters, control systems, conduits, cables, transformers, capacitors, substations, air and fire alarm systems, motors, generators, building power and lighting, heating systems, battery-charging systems, welding machines, and UPS systems.
Troubleshoot, install, maintain, and operate PLCs and VFDs associated with motor control systems.
Install and maintain exterior and interior electrical wiring for power and roadway lights, including overhead lines up to 15 kV.
Install and maintain electrical systems and marine navigation lights.
Use instruments to measure voltage, current, power, and insulation resistance.
Coordinate with power companies and vendors to plan and complete work.
Remove and replace defective poles; install conduits and conductors; dig by hand or mechanical means; and set poles using mechanical equipment.
Operate a one-person bucket attached to a line or bucket truck, including a fiberglass bucket where applicable.
Know the locations of cutouts and switches in assigned service areas to help shorten power outages.
Complete other activities and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
Work safely, wear required protective equipment, complete annual training, and pass safety rules examinations.
Pass required assessments, background screening, and a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test; comply with random drug and/or alcohol testing requirements.