Exelon

Overhead System Trouble Specialist

Rockville, MD

full time

On-site

Utilities

About This Job

Who We Are

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We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

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Primary Purpose PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Overhead System Trouble Specialist performs all tasks associated with the Journey Line Mechanic classification and also directs the work on single job sites, restricted to one area, in the performance of the various tasks associated with the operation, maintenance, and construction of the overhead and URD system.

Primary Duties PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

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Arranges outages involving single or multiple feeders for 4kV and 13kV circuits.

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Directs and performs switching, phasing and grounding of high voltage (4KV-69KV) circuits in accordance with company LOTO procedure, specifications, standards, and OSHA rules and regulations.

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Directs and performs switching in transclosures, oil switches, air switches, modules, tap holes, cable poles, padmount and subsurface transformers, pole mounted single phase or gang switches, reclosers, motor operated disconnects or other distribution line equipment, consulting feeder diagrams.

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Investigates service failures or other trouble on Overhead and URD systems to maintain and repair service due to failure, storms or other emergency situations. Diagnoses trouble and tests equipment as necessary to locate primary and secondary cable faults, including cable identification when necessary. Estimates time required to make repairs when service interruption is involved. Cuts defective devices out of line, installs jumpers, replaces fuses and conductors or does related work to restore circuits and feeders, operating switching devices as necessary. Informs Dispatcher of progress of restoration. Performs temporary emergency repairs to leaded pole riser cable as required. Replaces burned down or broken circuits, including wire of all types and voltages. Replaces all types of overhead system cables, transformers, regulators, reclosers, fuse cutouts, capacitors, switches and similar equipment. Sets, moves, removes or braces poles. Makes decision if poles need bracing because of excavation or damage.

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Investigates customer complaints, replacing blown fuses and notifies customers when there as a possibility of a faulty appliance. Advises customer when fault is in house wiring. May run temporary supply of primary, secondary or service cable, for emergency restoration of service. Connects, reconnects, disconnects, services including pipeline secondaries. Restores service by making temporary repairs to customer equipment where necessary.

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Acts as company representative providing satisfactory answers to customer's questions as pertains to installations and repairs. When complaint involves damages; determines responsibility, avoids arguments with customer and takes appropriate action. Effects necessary repairs and places in motion the possible remedy of the problem to satisfy the customer in an effort to maintain good public relations.

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Directs and performs replacement of a variety of fuses: string, sand, current-limiting, Bay-O-Net and low voltage fuses of all types on the overhead and URD system.

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Conducts transmission and distribution feeder patrols to determine cause of circuit interruptions or conditions that might result in future trouble for system reliability. Prepares diagrams, sketches and makes written report for replacement, relocation and rearrangement of conductors and equipment. Stencils or tags circuits, feeders, transformers, making field corrections as required, reporting inaccuracies found in feeder maps.

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Installs, maintains, operates, and puts into service capacitors, regulators, circuit reclosers and motor operated disconnects and other overhead distribution line equipment. Operating regulators shall be limited to switching in order to place it in neutral and releasing it after the work is completed.

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For construction and maintenance of overhead transmission and distribution circuits, installs and splices wire and cable of all types and voltages not requiring lead wiping, including guying and placing sag in wire.

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For construction and maintenance of URD circuits, performs splicing and terminal connections in open trenches, duct lines or cables poles which may involve making joints or terminations using braid and various types of tape according to specifications or using pre-molded materials to construct indoor terminations, potheads and elbow terminators.

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Directs and performs installation and maintenance of fuses, switches, padmount and subsurface transformers; also primary, secondary and service cables in duct lines or open trenches.

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Trains and instructs lower classified employees in the performance of various jobs in accordance with the Overhead Progression Program Guidelines and the individual's level of skill and ability in both classroom and field environments. Provides feedback to the supervisor on the skill level performance of the lower classified employees assigned.

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Participates in the Overhead Progression Program and pursues training and advancement to the next higher classification in accordance with Overhead Progression Program guidelines and individual level of skill.

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Uses and interprets readings from test instruments and devices such as cable path and fault locating equipment, ammeter, rotator, voltmeter, high-voltage phasing tools, and ohmmeter.

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Performs work by climbing poles and towers, using aerial lifts, working in trenches, on ladders, platforms, or other such methods.

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Uses a wide variety of highly specialized tools and equipment such as hot sticks, hydraulic compression tools, hydraulic saw, impact drill and tension pulling machines.

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Directs and performs the operation of motor vehicles, winches, aerial lifts, augers, pole setting equipment, hydraulic tools, and digging equipment.

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Directs and performs containment, clean up and transportation of hazardous materials as required.

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Fills in a wide variety of forms and reports such as timesheets, credit sheets, daily work reports of construction, feeder changes, grade sheets, streetlights installed or removed, extra footage forms, vehicle reports, compliant sheet, damage and final inspection reports, daily tower construction reports, etc.

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Studies issued technical manuals, and pertinent materials to be informed of new developments, techniques and construction methods.

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Under the direction of an exempt employee performs all required assigned tasks unless they are considered unsafe, against company policy or against the law.

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Checks personal and vehicle safety equipment and operation of the vehicle before leaving the yard.

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Operates company radios, electronic devices, and phones according to company and FCC Rules.

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Performs meter sets for plug in' type meters when required.

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Performs lower-rated duties and other duties that may be assigned, consistent with the Labor Agreement.

Job Scope JOB SCOPE

For Internal Local 1900 Employees: Per the 4.5.22 Overhead Progression Program, a Journey Line Mechanic will be qualified to progress to OSTS once successful completion of ninety-six week OJT program and proficiency test(s).

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Demonstrated ability and experience as a Journey Line Mechanic or equivalent.

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Possess an excellent working knowledge of all related Transmission and Distribution System Specifications, work procedures, operating and maintenance practices, safety requirements, etc.

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Ability to perform proficiently in all phases of Overhead I URD Lines work. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, schematic drawings, equipment diagrams, feeder maps, plats, etc.

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Possess a thorough working knowledge of applicable company safety regulations and general first-aid methods.

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Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form and convey information of a complex nature.

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Possess the following licenses: � Valid Class A restricted Commercial Driver's License � Class 7-D operating engineers license (DC) � Flagger Certification (MDOT)

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Ability to write, speak, read, comprehend and communicate clearly and accurately in the English language.

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Ability to utilize information technology.

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Must be willing and able to work overtime on a regular basis and must be available for callout overtime, consistent with the Labor Agreement.

Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Benefits Benefits

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Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $58.57/Hr.

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Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4%

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401(k) match and annual company contribution

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Medical, dental and vision insurance

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Life and disability insurance

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Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave

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Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support

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Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement

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Referral bonus program

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And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.