About The Position

Under direction, plans, schedules, supervises, and performs inspection, maintenance, repair, installation, and testing of a variety of electrical systems and equipment, up to 600 Volts energized and 601 volts to 301,000 Volts de-energized, used at the water, wastewater, power and hydroelectric facilities of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. The reporting location is Moccasin, which is located 140 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area and requires a 5-hour round trip commute by car in fair weather. This is an Exempt appointment, excluded from the competitive Civil Service examination process, serving at the discretion of the Appointing Officer for a duration not to exceed 24 months.

Requirements

  • Completion of a recognized five-year Inside Wireman Apprenticeship Program or other recognized verifiable five-year training program specific to industrial electrical
  • Five (5) years of verifiable journey-level electrician experience in the installation, maintenance, and operation of high voltage (above 600 volts)
  • Possession of a valid California (Class C) driver license

Responsibilities

  • Plans, schedules, supervises, and performs work activities related to inspecting, maintaining, repairing, installing, and testing a variety of electrical equipment, up to 24,000 Volts, at utility facilities.
  • Supervises and performs troubleshooting and diagnostic work on a variety of electrical and solid state electronic based equipment; maintenance and repair of high voltage conductors; and maintenance, adjustment, and operation of power generating and substation equipment.
  • Supervises de-energized maintenance, repairs, and testing of a variety of electrical operating components of circuit breakers and transformers at substations, switchyards, and power generating facilities rated up to 300,000 Volts.
  • Ensures compliance with safe work practices at job sites and assures adherence to industry standard electrical safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
  • Schedules routine inspections of electrical equipment and initiates preventive maintenance and repairs to maintain established reliability standards.
  • Reviews work plans, interprets wiring diagrams, electrical code requirements, and specifications with subordinates; inspects work in progress and work completed to ensure that it complies with proper methods and electrical code.
  • Trains subordinates in proper methods and procedures; provides and supports on-the-job training; and assists in implementing work process improvements and practices.
  • Works in conjunction with support staff, including engineers and other technical experts, to coordinate work plans; meets with representatives of other City departments, outside organizations, and the general public in connection with electrical projects.
  • Makes estimates of labor, materials, and supplies and keeps job costs in line with estimates.
  • Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.
  • Performs duties as assigned.

Benefits

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