Electrical Systems Specialist

2 days ago

Burlington, Vermont, United States City of Burlington, VT Full time
Job Title: Electrical Systems Specialist

Join the City of Burlington, VT team as an Electrical Systems Specialist and play a critical role in maintaining the reliability and efficiency of our electrical infrastructure.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Systems Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all types of substation equipment, supervisory control mechanisms, and remote switching devices. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating a 25MW gas turbine generator.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Operate various technical equipment, such as hypot testers, TTR testers, high voltage phase tracers, and high voltage meggers.
  • Install and maintain instrument transformers.
  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all substation equipment, including high voltage switches, switchgear, and system control devices.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on Department and customer-owned electrical equipment.
  • Proficient in the application and execution of level II switching and tagging requirements.
  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair rotating electrical machinery.
  • Keep accurate records and field notes.
  • Assist in the installation and troubleshooting of fiber optic cables, equipment, and termination boxes.
  • Assist in the installation and maintenance of computerized supervisory control systems and programmable logic controllers.
  • Assist in the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical relaying, power systems, and accessories.
  • Maintain and repair distribution transformers, switches, capacitors, and their associated controls.
  • Complete monthly substation and bi-monthly major transformer inspections and reports.
  • Perform high voltage taping and connections.
  • Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all electro-mechanical and electronic systems.
  • Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot complex fuel handling control systems and boiler firing units.
  • Operate and maintain various turbines, including jet engines, gas expander turbines, hydro turbines, etc.
  • Perform the Gas Turbine (GT) on-call responsibility on a rotating basis by responding to after-hour callouts to qualify the GT to participate in the ISO-New England Forward Reserve Market (FRM).
  • Assist other Department personnel in making system repairs.
  • Notify the appropriate BED personnel of unsafe customer equipment and conditions.
  • Accurately complete applicable paperwork, including material sheets, work requests, work request, time sheets, system disturbance reports, vehicle repair reports, etc.
  • Assist in the training of new system technician employees.
Requirements:
  • Associate degree in electrical engineering or certification of completion of a two-year electrical/electronic technical program.
  • Five years of related experience or without a degree, nine years of related experience.
  • Vermont Master Electricians license.
  • Working knowledge of primary and secondary circuits and connections.
  • Basic knowledge of computers and PC-based applications.
  • Ability to operate a 2-way radio system in compliance with all applicable FCC rules and regulations, and Department policies.
  • Proficient in the use of distribution feeder maps.
  • Proficient in the use of the lower controls of a bucket truck.
  • Ability to wear safety equipment required, including safety glasses, hard hat, rubber gloves, etc.
  • Familiarity with electrical schematic and wire circuit diagrams pertaining to single and three-phase applications.
  • Basic knowledge of computers and PC-based applications.
  • Must have a working knowledge of substation and gas turbine generating equipment.
  • Must have a working knowledge of primary and secondary circuits and connections.
  • Ability to splice and terminate fiber connections.
  • Ability to work as a part of a team.
  • Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
  • Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules, and personnel policies.
  • Experience with personal computers required.
  • CPR and First Aid certification required or the ability to obtain certification within three months from date of hire.
  • Must have a working knowledge of the NESC, NEC, BED substation construction standards, and safety rules, and generally accepted electric utility practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and to interact with co-workers and the public.
  • Valid Vermont driver's license required.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed consistent with the provisions of the BED/IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Ability to assist in planning and coordinating work assignments with other areas of the Department as required.
  • Ability to work in and around energized, high voltage equipment, in accordance with all applicable safety rules.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces.
Additional Information:

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable workforce that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply. Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our website.

The City of Burlington is proud to offer full-time employees a comprehensive benefits program that includes:

  • Medical/Dental Insurance Coverage
  • Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Programs
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Leave (Sick and Vacation)
  • Pension Plan
  • Contributory Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Discounted Gym Memberships
  • Free Yoga Membership to Sangha Studios (Burlington, Williston & online)
  • Tuition Discounts for Champlain College TruEd
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Bonus Incentives Program
  • Local & National Store Discounts
  • Subsidized Transportation Options
  • Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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