About the position
This job involves all manner of preparation and performance and completion of any type of assigned work done at any location connected with Company's rail system. Applicant must be able to read and interpret instruction sheets, blueprints and wiring diagrams; analyzing defects in substations, load centers, motor control center, batteries and charging systems, rectifiers and transformers and determine the extent of required repairs; setting up and conducting tests; making repairs, replacements and adjustments with a minimum of direct supervision; observing and reporting of unsafe conditions; fully understand the principles of and the safety precautions regarding work on 23,000 volts and 480 volt A.C. and 650 volt D.C. power systems; understand and be proficient in use of test equipment, including but not limited to ammeters, voltmeters and preventative maintenance on substation and other electrical equipment; to be able to make emergency repairs.
Responsibilities
- Identify defective, unserviceable or deteriorating conditions in track, tunnel or building structures, mechanisms or parts.
- Diagnose the cause of such conditions; and determine the extent of required adjustments, repairs and/or replacements.
- Fully understand the principles of 23,000-volt alternating and 650-volt direct current power conversion and distribution, and safety precautions regarding work on power systems.
- Understand and be proficient in the use of complex electrical monitoring and test equipment, including but not limited to ammeters, ohmmeters, and voltmeters.
- Test, repair and replace power distribution systems or components, included but not limited to high-voltage solid state rectifiers, transformers, circuit breakers, insulators, and switchgear.
- Test, troubleshoot and repair defects in complex power distribution wiring and cabling systems.
- Perform periodic inspections and preventive maintenance on power distribution systems and components, and properly maintain records of the same.
- Be able to make emergency repairs to substations, transmission circuits, and catenary equipment in order to maintain service to the public with a minimum of delay and inconvenience.
- Perform all of the work assigned as duties for any job in the subordinate or comparable classifications.
- Accept instructions and work assignments required to qualify for other classifications.
- Develop a knowledge of Company policies pertaining to the work involved.
- Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be a high school graduate and journeyman electrician with four years' work experience in the area of high-voltage alternation and direct current power conversion and distribution systems, including two years of overhead line work.
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of skill in reading cable diagrams, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
- Must be able to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Must have a satisfactory prior work record.
- Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors and other employees.
- Must be able to wear and utilize all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Participation in the Bloodborne Pathogen Program is required.
- Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B) with tanker and air brake endorsements.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Encouragement for people with disabilities to apply
