Powered Support Systems Mechanic (High Voltage Electrician)

United States Space Force • Patrick AFB, FL

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About The Position

The Powered Support Systems Mechanic (High Voltage Electrician) installs, operates, inspects, maintains, and repairs electrical power production equipment and associated components, electrical distribution equipment, and aircraft arresting barriers. The position also installs, modifies, tests, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electric power-controlling equipment and various electrical systems.

The work includes electrical power plants, power distribution equipment, lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, panels, switches, breakers, and controls located in or near installation buildings and structures. The mechanic performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots electrical systems, documents work, follows established safety procedures, and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Work may be performed indoors or outdoors, including at substations, on poles, and in trenches or manholes. The employee may encounter changing temperatures, loud noise, bad weather, dust, heat, fumes, wet or slippery surfaces, chemicals, and hazards associated with high-voltage equipment. Protective equipment must be worn as required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C quality-level experience requirements for the WG-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance Group and demonstrate the ability to perform the work of a WG-5378 Powered Support Systems Mechanic without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of AC/DC electricity, solid-state circuitry, powered support systems, emergency generator power systems, safety regulations, environmental standards, and records and documentation procedures.
• Skill in reading and using wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, technical orders, and technical publications.
• Skill in using hand and power tools, instruments, electrical meters, and test and fault-finding equipment.
• Skill in troubleshooting complex electrical power generator problems.
• Knowledge of high-voltage electrical equipment and distribution lines, electrical and electronic theory, trade practices, and methods for locating defects.
• Ability to install, modify, test, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain high-voltage electric power-controlling equipment or distribution lines without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to apply shop procedures and written and oral instructions, including to provide training to others.
• Ability to distinguish colors and shades of colors.
• A valid driver's license may be required if driving is required; the work may involve driving vehicles up to and including a 2-1/2-ton truck and special electrical repair trucks.
• The position may require operating a forklift with up to 15,000-pound capacity.
• Work may require shift hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency overtime.
• Physical ability to bend, reach, crouch, stand, move arms frequently, work in awkward or cramped spaces, and frequently lift and carry items weighing up to about 40 pounds; heavier items are moved with equipment or assistance.
• Ability to work aloft on poles and at ground level, including in trenches or manholes.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• A security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, modify, and repair electrical power support systems, including electrical power plants and power distribution equipment.
• Install, repair, replace, modify, load, and test electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, panels, switches, breakers, and controls in and near installation buildings and structures.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical power support systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical power support systems, including electrical power plants and power distribution equipment.
• Maintain records and document work performed.
• Follow safety practices and procedures and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Install, operate, inspect, maintain, repair, and modify generators, automatic transfer switches, uninterruptible power systems, high-voltage equipment, and distribution lines.
• Apply shop procedures and instructions when training or guiding other employees.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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