Electrician - High Voltage Distribution

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

1d•$37 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Operation Support A – Load Dispatch Electrician will install, repair, and maintain all electrical and Utilities and Facilities electrical systems and equipment. In this role you will operate equipment used in the receiving and distribution of electrical power, perform switching operations to distribute electrical power throughout the facility, and perform inspection on substations and transformers.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline
Certified training and equivalent experience (Journeyman’s card)
Military A or C School; Training in Applicable Field.

Nice To Haves

Ability and willingness to work off shifts and weekends
Experience in medium voltage repair work and switching (660V-115kV)
Minimum 4 years of industry related experience
Experience in the Mechanical and Electrical fields

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot & repair equipment and building electrical systems.
Maintain and repair electrical components such as motors, transformers, switch gear, rectifiers, control systems, motor control centers, shop machinery power feeds, and substations.
Run conduit, replace fuses, make new electrical gear installations, troubleshoot circuitry.
Work with schematics and wiring diagrams, order material.
Make comprehensive inspections using a variety of inspection instruments and gauges to detect malfunctions.
Conduct transformer, substation, battery, and generator inspections.
Analyze and diagnose cause of malfunctions, failures, and repetitive electrical problems and recommend and implement proper corrective actions.
Analyze malfunctions and execute the repair of utilities distribution control systems and install, maintain, or modify such systems.
Perform Utilities and equipment maintenance, as needed.
Plan, layout, rig, move, erect, and install complex equipment and machinery, overhead cranes, etc.
Repair, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems at heights and in confined spaces.
Administer site wide electrical distribution Lock Out Tag Out.
Keep work areas and equipment clean and operating safely.
Train others, as necessary.
Participate in and own Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives and performance throughout the plant.
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to improve quality and product flow.
Participate in lean initiatives, using 6 Sigma tools for process improvements.
Identify and implement Kaizens for continuous improvement.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date)