Electrician, Medium Voltage

Amentum

The Power Plant Electrician applies knowledge of complete CAT C-175 power gen equipment, CAT Eaton Switchgear systems, and all associated ancillary control systems. Able to maintain a newly constructed 26MW diesel fueled power plant and medium voltage distribution system. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

DUTIES:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

• Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.

• Assist with the operation of a 26 MW power plant to include synchronizing generators, opening and closing 11 kV breakers and tie switches; and routine maintenance of the Medium Voltage switchgear.

• Test and maintain digital relays and medium voltage vacuum contacts Operate and maintain electric power generation and distribution equipment, records, logs and reports as required.

• Test and repair medium voltage instrumentation and controls, switchgears, and relays;

• Maintain power transformers, Switchboards and Splice and terminate MV conductors

• Utilize specialized software applications to program MV protective relays and components.

• Interpret simple diagrams, and manuals to diagnose and analyze simple to intermediate faults.

• Report any malfunctions or lack of compliance with Statement of Work (SOW) to the Chief Engineer.

• Assist in diagnosis issues with switch gear PLC control and auxiliary control systems

• Perform fault analysis, implement ANSI and IEC standards, and troubleshoot Modbus SCADA system

• Perform inspections and prepare written reports.

• Perform Condition Assessments for numerous transformers, electrical insulation, switches, and breaker panels to identify problems before they lead to system failure.

• Assist in developing SOW when requested including diagrams and specifications in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Electric Code (NEC) standards.

• Collect, analyze, and summarize data for report preparation.

• Perform other administrative tasks including ordering material, inventorying, scheduling work.

• Responsible for facility custodianship of work area and management of tools, equipment, and spare parts for the medium voltage distribution system.

• Take initiative to analyze a situation and to make frequent technical decisions based on specifications, safety and electrical codes.

• Evaluate operational effectiveness and develop/maintain effective operational control mechanisms.

• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of applicable codes and accepted trade practices.

• Knowledge and experience regarding occupational hazards of the electrical trade, related safety precautions and considerable skill required for the installation, maintenance and repair of MV electrical systems and equipment.

• Ability to test and maintain digital relays and medium voltage vacuum contacts

• Knowledge in the discipline of operations and maintenance projects in an international environment preferred.

• Terminate, troubleshoot, test, & splice fiber optic cable in both indoor & outdoor environments

• Good organizational and communication skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.

• Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.

• Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.

• Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.