PRT Electronics Specialist I - Facilities Operations

West Virginia University

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) is a totally automated public transit system consisting of 5 passenger stations, 73 automated vehicles, 2 maintenance facilities, 9 miles of dedicated guideway and a vast array of ancillary equipment. The PRT Electronics Specialist I position is an entry level position that provides electronic expertise and actions to assist in the maintenance and repair of the PRT System. This position requires various work shifts including weekends, overtime assignments, various weather conditions, indoors and outdoors, work at all station locations and requires him/her to be drug tested.

Requirements

• Job requires specific technical knowledge obtained through an associate degree in electronics from a technical or military school in electronic system theory, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of six (6) months involving troubleshooting.
• A minimum of six (6) months involving maintenance and repair of electronic equipment.
• A minimum of six (6) months involving experience operating electronic test equipment.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.
• Knowledge of technical terms related to electricity and electronics.
• Knowledge of microcomputer hardware and software.
• Ability to climb heights over 10 feet.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to work with people in a stressful environment.
• Ability to have excellent eye to hand coordination.
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme hot or cold areas.
• Ability to use logical problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate instructions to others via UHF radio and to understand instructions communicated by others.
• Ability to assist in the performance of all assigned electrical and electronic tasks.
• Ability to work in uncomfortable positions as may be required by job assignment.
• Ability to carry heavy loads (50-75 lbs.).
• Ability to stoop, bend, walk, crawl, etc. over cable trays, in manholes, etc.
• Ability to recognize normal occupational hazards.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the application of electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, electrical/electronic testing procedures, mathematics, physics, and related subjects to test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify life safety electronics equipment; analyzes and interprets test data, adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components and records results.
• Operates and interprets test results using computers, digital and analog multi meters, voltmeters, power meters, frequency counters, digital and analog oscilloscopes, AC and DC power supplies, capacitor/inductor analyzer, fourier analyzer, strip chart recorder, communication service monitor, spectrum analyzer, function generators, specially designed PRT instruments and tools and maintains them, soldering and de-soldering equipment and hand tools with the assistance of the PRT Electronic Technician.
• Assists in performing preventive and unscheduled maintenance on a variety of equipment such as central and station computers, control room electronics, electrification panel, close circuit television (CCTV), intercom system, public address (PA) system, Frequency shift key (FSK) communication system, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) including the batteries, propulsion drive systems, vehicle and mechanical interfaces, braking systems, microprocessor based fare gates, electronic signage, phone systems, and the vehicle collision avoidance system which is microprocessor based.
• Performs a variety of maintenance support activities to support the overall maintenance mission.
• Operates motor vehicles with a valid driver’s license.
• Implements emergency response plans and actions for planned and unplanned events.
• Communicates routinely with other PRT employees via UHF radio to provide and receive vital in formation.
• Participates in vehicle recoveries as assigned by supervisor.
• Attends technical and safety training as assigned.
• Is responsible for assigned keys and the access they provide.
• Is responsible for the tools assigned.
• Accounts for all manhours and materials used in the performance of maintenance.
• Opens/closes passenger stations.
• Performs snow removal and de-icing as assigned.
• Supports PRT operation for special events (football, basketball, concerts, etc.).

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year
• range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6%25 employee contribution match
• eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.
• Wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees