High Voltage Electrician

United States and Mexico • Del Rio, TX

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), within the Amistad Power Plant Operations and Maintenance Division, Operations Department. The incumbent performs electrical and maintenance services supporting the plant’s hydroelectric operations. The field office operates and maintains water conveyance and flood control structures in support of USIBWC treaty and domestic transboundary management responsibilities.

The position is not suitable for telework. It has a fixed schedule, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., although hours may change at the supervisor’s discretion. The employee may be called in for emergencies and may need to work extended or rotating shifts. The role requires operating government vehicles and may require entry into Mexico. The position is covered by AFGE Local 3060 and may require a probationary or trial period. Federal employment is subject to a background investigation, drug testing, medical examinations, and other stated conditions of employment.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for male applicants unless exempt.
• Must have a valid Class A, B, C, or D driver's license; proof of a valid state driver's license is required to operate a government vehicle.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and may be subject to random or periodic drug testing.
• Must undergo a pre-employment physical examination and periodic medical examinations; the physical examination must certify ability to perform the duties.
• May be required to enter Mexico.
• May be required to pass a respirator fit test.
• Must meet the position's stated conditions of employment, including any applicable probationary or trial period.
• Must demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Must meet the screening and job-element qualifications, including ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision, electrical equipment knowledge, knowledge of electrical and electronic instruments and trade practices, hand-tool use and maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and use of electrical drawings.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and an average of at least 2 points across all job elements.
• Must provide detailed documentation of relevant experience and training in the resume; education cannot substitute for experience.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical work, including lifting and carrying items over 45 pounds or up to 50 pounds, pushing or pulling loaded carts up to 200 pounds, prolonged standing, climbing, and working on ladders or scaffolding.
• Must have sufficient hearing acuity to discern equipment noises and normal visual acuity to read diagrams, technical documents, and manuals.
• Must be able to work in confined or physically tight spaces, kneel and squat for extended periods, and work at heights, below ground, and above water.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varied weather and temperature extremes and tolerate noise, heat, dust, diesel exhaust, welding fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, fall hazards, eye hazards, and moving machinery.
• Must use required protective equipment, such as ear plugs, safety hats, non-conductive gloves, and footwear; occasional use of an SCBA or fitted respirator may be required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, recording devices, and metering devices.
• Support safe operation of hydroelectric units, including startup and shutdown, synchronization, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), clearances, and routine or emergency switching at system voltages.
• Install, test, and maintain protective relays, control circuits, excitation systems, and SCADA interfaces.
• Interpret electrical drawings and logic diagrams.
• Maintain motors, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), battery systems, grounding grids, lighting circuits, and HVAC electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on auxiliary systems.
• Follow OSHA, NFPA 70E, and dam safety rules; perform arc-flash assessments and hazard analyses, respond to emergencies, and complete documentation and reports.
• Operate government vehicles, including pickup trucks, one-ton trucks, and a 24,000-pound GVW bucket truck.

Benefits

• The job posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits, but does not specify individual benefit offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed