Port Electrician

Port of Oakland•Oakland, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Port is currently recruiting for two vacancies in the classification of Port Electrician. The current assignments are in Aviation Facilities and Harbor Facilities. Under general supervision, the Port Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and servicing high and low voltage electrical systems. The incumbent observes proper work procedures and safety standards and meets the prescribed standards of the craft. The work requires thorough job knowledge and incumbents are expected to be fully qualified as electricians on both high and low voltage systems. A Port Electrician may direct the work of other Port Electricians, Electrician Helpers, Semiskilled Laborers, Youth aides or Construction aides. Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent plus completion of an approved four-year electrician apprenticeship program with training in high voltage or other acceptable electrician-training program.
Knowledge of Power transformer connections, power distribution switchgear and operating procedures.
Knowledge of Electrical systems in utility, industrial and commercial building construction.
Knowledge of Practices, tools, test meters, equipment and materials used in high and low voltage electrical trades.
Knowledge of Installation, operation and maintenance of electrical equipment.
Knowledge of Safety equipment used and safety hazards encountered in working with or around energized lines and equipment involving high and low voltages.
Ability to Work with high voltage systems (12KV) safely and efficiently.
Ability to Read and interpret electrical construction plans and diagrams of electrical circuits.
Ability to Learn and interpret national, state and local codes and regulations.
Ability to Work safely both indoors and outdoors with or near energized lines and electrical equipment.
Ability to Perform heavy manual work.
Ability to Operate motorized equipment.
Ability to Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties and to work as a team.
Ability to Work under deadlines and coordinate several concurrent assignments.
Ability to Work with minimum supervision.
Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license at the time and for the duration of appointment.
Must be available for on-call duty as required by emergency situations, or as required for uninterrupted Port operations.

Responsibilities

Installs, maintains and services high voltage (601 volts to 12,000 volts) power distribution systems and lighting systems.
Installs and maintains electrical revenue metering systems for both high and low voltage electrical power service.
Installs, maintains and services conduits, cables, regulators, transformers, pull boxes and switches, fire and other alarm systems, indoor and outdoor lighting systems and railroad crossing control signals.
Services and repairs pumps, starters, motors, and various other types of electrical equipment and apparatus; repairs and replaces broken or defective parts in motors, switches and fixtures etc.
Tests for, locate, and repairs trouble in high and low voltage electrical circuits and equipment; does some minor repairs and trouble shooting on communication systems.
Replace and test high and low voltage fuses and beakers.
Replace and troubleshoot interior lighting, street lighting, area lighting, and airfield lighting, including associated equipment and controls.
Plans electrical installation methods and installs electrical equipment and devices per the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Reads circuit diagrams and construction plans; compiles materials lists for construction projects from plans; keeps records.
Splices and terminates high voltage cable and wire for underground and overhead HV feeders.
Performs other related work as assigned.