Equipment Specialist Electrician

Vistra•Tatum, TX

About The Position

The Equipment Specialist Electrician inspects, repairs, maintains, tests, and installs plant electrical, electronic, and electromechanical equipment. Equipment may include motors, alternators, breakers, generators, burner management and battery systems, communications equipment, valve actuators, and other devices. The role requires initiative within the area of responsibility and an understanding of basic AC/DC and digital and analog circuit theory, power plant cycle theory, and mechanics. The electrician constructs cable and raceway systems, installs conduit, routes and terminates control and power cables, and verifies continuity and accuracy. The role also involves performing low-, medium-, and high-voltage switching, clearing, and grounding; diagnosing and correcting equipment malfunctions; wiring new devices on switchboards; maintaining equipment and inspection records; and using maintenance planning tools. The position requires compliance with applicable safety and environmental regulations and company policies.

Requirements

High school education or GED equivalent.
At least three years of experience working as an electrician or in a related industry.
Understanding of basic AC/DC circuit theory, digital and analog circuit theory, power plant cycle theory, and mechanics.

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, repair, and install plant electrical, electronic, and electromechanical equipment.
Build cable and raceway systems; bend and install conduit; route and terminate control and power cables; and check cable continuity and accuracy.
Conduct low-, medium-, and high-voltage switching, clearing, and grounding activities for plant auxiliary equipment.
Locate, analyze, and correct malfunctions in electrical and electronic equipment.
Perform switchboard work, including wiring new electrical and electronic devices.
Use relevant technical and practical skills, including computer research and communication, interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints, consulting codes and specifications, using precision measurement instruments and mechanical tools, nondestructive examination, welding and cutting, rigging, painting, and working with mechanical drives, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Assist with records for electrical and electronic equipment, including inspection and overhaul reports.
Use maintenance planning tools effectively.
Comply with safety regulations and applicable company and supervisory requirements.
Comply with environmental regulations, company policy, and supervisory requirements.