High Voltage Electrician - Power Plant

Power Plant•East Lansing, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will install, maintain, repair, and alter high voltage (over 600 volts) electrical distribution systems, transformers, generators, switchgear and components, including the most fundamental repairs and maintenance. This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship.

Requirements

Completion of a high school education or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience
Successful completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship program
Eight years of experience in the electrical trade with at least two years as a state-licensed MSU Electrician and at least two years working with high voltage (over 600 volts and above).
Six years of experience in installing commercial/industrial electrical distribution systems, maintenance and trouble-shooting and demonstrated ability to independently perform the duties and responsibilities of the classification, or equivalent education/experience;
Possession of a State of Michigan Master Electrician license (Class II)
Expert knowledge of the equipment, methods and materials used in the repair and installation of primary electrical systems
Expert knowledge of the maintenance requirements of primary electrical equipment, fixtures and devices
Expert knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the trade
Expert knowledge of applicable electrical codes, rules, and regulations (local, state, and national)
Operate a computer effectively using job-related databases.
Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.
Must drive a University vehicle to perform the duties of this classification and meet the Universities rigorous safe driving standards.
Must furnish own hand tools
Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds.
Must successfully complete the IPF High Voltage development program within three years.
This position requires responding promptly to after-hours call-ins for emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a power plant or other industrial environment
experience in facilities operations
successful completion of the IPF High Voltage Development Program
ability to test and analyze abnormal electrical events
ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics
fork truck certification
a strong record of interpersonal skills, including effective communication, creative and innovative problem-solving, conflict management, team building, motivation, and engendering trust.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on substations, generators, protective relays, programmable logic controllers, and other industrial control systems.
Repair deteriorated electrical utility equipment, troubleshoot low- and hi-voltage breakers, meters and other related electrical equipment.
Install cable, transformers, switch gear, duct bank, metering, splice and terminate medium voltage cable.
Correspondence through email, training, meetings and professional development.