High Voltage Electrician

United States and Mexico • Del Rio, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the IBWC, US Section. The incumbent will be responsible for performing electronic and maintenance services at the Amistad Power Plant, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Division, Operations Department. The field office's primary mission is to operate and maintain water conveyance and flood control structures as part of the USIBWC's core mission of meeting numerous treaty and domestic trans-boundary management obligations.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• Pre-employment medical and periodic medical examination.
• Pre-employment drug test and pass periodic testing thereafter.
• Valid class A, B, C, or D driver's License.
• May be required to enter Mexico.
• May require respirator fit test.
• Must meet all conditions of employment listed under Stipulations of Employment.
• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of Electrical Equipment.
• Theory of Instruments (electrical, electronic) used in Shop and Trade Practices.
• Ability to Use and Maintain Hand tools.
• Troubleshooting (Electrical).
• Ability to Use Electrical Drawings.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and recording and metering devices.
• Support safe operation of hydroelectric units, performing startup/shutdown, synchronization, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), clearances, and routine/emergency switching at system voltages.
• Install, test, and maintain protective relays, control circuits, excitation systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) interfaces, and interpret drawings and logic diagrams.
• Maintain motors, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), battery systems, grounding grids, lighting circuits, HVAC electrical systems, and perform preventive maintenance on auxiliary systems.
• Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 70E/dam safety rules; perform arc-flash assessments, hazard analyses, emergency response, and complete accurate documentation and reports.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

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