Industrial Electrician (High Voltage)/Sr. Electrical & Mechanical Tech - Hyattsville

The Sr. Electrical & Mechanical Technician performs journey-level work on complex electrical (up to and including 69Kv substations), mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Essential Functions

- Leads Electrical Mechanics and Electrical/Mechanical Technicians in performing electrical/mechanical work

- Performs failure analysis on failed equipment and works with the Division’s Maintenance & Operations Strategists to develop strategies to prevent future failures

- Maintains electrical substations up to 69Kv

- Performs repairs on various complex mechanical systems such as pumps, compressors, conveyors, intake and bar screens, valves, drive units, fans, etc.

- Responsible for load testing, transporting, and connecting the Division’s numerous portable standby generators to WSSC Water plants, depots, pumping stations, SMV’s, PRV’s, etc. to provide backup power as needed

- Responsible for delivering and operating the Division’s crane truck to maintain equipment throughout WSSC Water plants, depots, and facilities

- Utilizes, reviews, and updates electrical and mechanical drawings to support maintenance and troubleshooting tasks

- Installs and maintains pumps, motors, gearboxes, pipes, valves, and electrical control systems in WSSC Water plants, depots, and facilities

- Maintains pneumatic and hydraulic control systems on valves and bubbler systems in WSSC Water plants, depots, and facilities

- Maintains electronic control systems of various voltages and types such as variable speed and synchronous motors

Other Functions

- Installs a wide variety of electrical or mechanical equipment

- Serves as project lead on most projects and may serve as the liaison between the maintenance staff and equipment owner

- Performs other related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Work is primarily performed at water/wastewater plants, depots, and other maintenance facilities

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

- Thorough knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the electrical/mechanical trade

- Thorough knowledge of electrical/mechanical construction and maintenance, including installation and/or modification of all sizes of electrical conduit, cables, wires, switches, automatic starting equipment, etc.

- Thorough knowledge of electronic repair practices and methods

- Skilled in the use of advanced electrical troubleshooting tools and equipment

- Ability to work from and modify electrical and construction drawings, schematics, and specifications

- Ability to operate substations up to 69Kv

- Ability to work effectively with workers from different disciplines

- Ability to work in inclement weather and fluctuating temperatures, climb ladders, scaffolding, and descend underground, as well as exposure to the hazards of working in confined spaces with high voltage electricity

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

- High School diploma or equivalent

- 3+ years electrical/mechanical experience, including 2+ years experience in the maintenance of high voltage switchgear and substations up to 69Kv, as well as repairing and servicing equipment such as oil circuit breakers, transformers, roll-out breakers, switchgear controls, and protective relays

- 3+ years of experience in reading electrical one-line drawings, diagrams of high voltage substations and switchgear, and interconnecting diagrams and equipment location drawings

- Completion of technical coursework in basic electricity, basic mechanics, blueprints, and schematics