Electrician Specialist

State of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA
Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician Specialist performs advanced-level responsibilities in the Field offices, Warehouse, Field Facilities, Complex Marine Structures, and Permanent Canal Closure Pump Stations for the Flood Protection Authority-East. The electrical specialist reports directly to the electrical specialist leader. Electric control and high voltage jobs are performed on complex, highly responsible, advanced-level work in installing, maintaining, and repairing controls primarily high voltage systems, motors, and generators.

Requirements

  • Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade.
  • Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities

  • Install, alter, maintain, and repair wiring systems for navigational gates, movable bridges, navigation traffic signals, record tidal gages, velocity meters, surveillance systems, marine radios, streetlights, electric taps, floodlights, and other electrical fixtures and equipment associated with buildings.
  • Perform electrical inspections of electrical equipment, controls, and appliances.
  • Replaces electrical components on control systems; perform some mechanical work in replacing and repairing parts.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical motor starters, related switchgear, and controls.
  • Ensure the operational ability of sector gates.
  • Operate floodgates, generators, and bridges and inspect for operational deficiencies.
  • Perform minor maintenance on all equipment assigned to their use.
  • Operate small marine craft for carrying out maintenance and inspections.
  • Operate various other types of electrical systems assigned to the Complex Structures Division.
  • Participate in the electrical repairs to Flood Protection Authority-East buildings and equipment.
  • Operate flood gates, pumps, and motors for maintenance and during storm-related events.
  • Participate in manpower at the Lake Borgne Barrier safe house or PCCP with others throughout a storm event.
  • Requisition supplies and materials as needed.
  • Project budget needed to accomplish repairs as needed
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