Equipment Specialist Electrician

Vistra•Oak Grove, OR

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About The Position

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and the entire generating unit, and performs mechanical and electrical maintenance. The role inspects, repairs, maintains, tests, and installs a range of plant electrical, electronic, and electromechanical equipment, and requires initiative in the assigned area. This is a bargaining-unit position represented by IBEW 2337, with an hourly rate of $48.77. The position is with Oak Grove Management Co LLC in Franklin, Texas.

Requirements

High school education or GED equivalent.
At least three years of related experience, which may include working as an electrician, in related fields, or classroom education.
Must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS/MASS) program to be considered.
Understanding of basic AC/DC circuit theory, digital and analog circuit theory, power plant cycle theory, and mechanics.

Responsibilities

Inspect, repair, maintain, test, and install plant electrical, electronic, and electromechanical equipment, including motors, alternators, breakers, generators, burner management systems, battery systems, communications systems, valve actuators, and other devices.
Work with plant electrical systems and equipment such as leads, buses, batteries, lighting, winterizing systems, cathodic protection, elevators, cranes, switches, relay control systems, and excitation systems; also work with electronic equipment such as annunciators, recorders, uninterruptible power supplies, battery chargers, turbine supervisory systems, and analog and digital electronic logic controllers.
Build cable and raceway systems; bend and install conduit; pull and route control and power cables through raceways, cable trays, and conduits; terminate cables and check continuity and accuracy.
Conduct low-, medium-, and high-voltage switching, clearing, and grounding activities for plant auxiliary equipment.
Locate, analyze, and correct malfunctions of electrical and electronic equipment.
Perform switchboard work, including wiring new electrical and electronic devices.
Use computers for communications and research; interpret and analyze electrical schematics and blueprints; and use codes, reference books, and specifications.
Use precision instruments for electrical, pressure, and temperature measurements and precision tools for mechanical fit and shaft alignment; perform nondestructive examination, welding and cutting, rigging, painting, and work involving mechanical drive units, hydraulics, and pneumatics as needed.
Assist with records for electrical and electronic equipment, including inspection and overhaul reports.
Make effective use of maintenance planning tools.
Comply with safety regulations established by regulatory agencies, the Safety Handbook, and supervision.
Comply with environmental regulations established by regulatory agencies, Company policy, and supervision.