Electrician (Construction)

Department Of Energy • Vancouver, WA

325d • $64 - $64

About The Position

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Transmission Services (T), Transmission Field Services (TF), Construction & Maintenance Services (TFH). A successful candidate in the Electrician (Construction) position will install and adjust (construction) electrical equipment in Substations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must participate in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and provide proof of a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) within 120 days after appointment.
• Must complete a pre-employment medical exam due to physical requirements of the position.
• Must maintain a First Aid Card and a CPR card within 1 year after appointment.
• Must be certified on aerial lift or other equipment if assigned to use or operate.

Responsibilities

• Installing and adjusting major electrical equipment such as power transformers and gas, oil, or air-insulated power circuit breakers.
• Maintenance and repair of major electrical equipment in substations on a regular schedule.
• Control and relay panel assembly, including drilling and wiring instruments, switches, lights, and relays according to design drawings.
• Switchboard installation, adding prewired relay and control panels to switchboards in substations.
• Installation of communications equipment, including antennas, reflectors, and emergency power supplies.
• Erection of steel structures to support electrical equipment in substations.
• Installation of ground mats, conduit, duct, and trench systems.
• Taking clearances to safely work on high-voltage equipment.
• Performing switching to isolate equipment for repair or maintenance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to wellness programs.
• Flexible work environments supportive of commitments to community and family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees