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Industrial Electrical/Mechanical Technician (High Voltage) - Accokeek, MD
$54k-72k (estimate)
Full Time | Utilities
11 Months Ago
WSSC Water is Hiring an Industrial Electrical/Mechanical Technician (High Voltage) - Accokeek, MD Near Accokeek, MD
The Electrical & Mechanical Technician performs electrical work at the journey level in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
Essential Functions
- Determines reasons for wear and repairs various types of mechanical items such as pumps, compressors, conveyors, screens, valves, fans, etc. and makes appropriate repairs/recommendations for prevention
- Replaces belts, bearings, couplings, chains, bearings, sprockets, augers, shafts, grease lines and flights as necessary and makes appropriate repairs/recommendations for prevention
- Installs pumps, motors, pipes, street lights, heaters, exhaust fans, main feeders, conduits, valves, breakers, switchgear, and electrical controls as required
- Repairs pneumatic and hydraulic control systems on valves and bubbler systems
- Repairs controls of various voltages and types such as variable speed and synchronous motors
- Maintains electrical substations up to 69KV
- Services heating and air conditioning systems
- Services generators and their associated automatic starting equipment
- Installs, inspects, tests & repairs a wide variety of other electrical or mechanical equipment
- Maintains gas collection and treatment equipment as well as gas flaring systems as needed
- Maintains high and low-pressure steam boilers
- Maintains and repairs drive units, fuel pumps, air compressors, lump breakers, grinders, scum pumps, off gas systems, fuel oil tanks, multi-hearth incinerators and pumps
- Lubricates and paints plant equipment; performs general plumbing and replaces malfunctioning pumps; Electrical & Mechanical Technician Repairs and maintains water softener systems, cranes, boiler feed pumps, centrifuges, air dryers, reaeration tanks and pneumatic controls
- Repairs bar screens and conveyors and replaces couplings
- Assists Electrical/Mechanical Section Manager in the repair of transformers, high voltage power supplies, and other equipment
- Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as required.
Work Environment And Physical Demands
- Must be able to work in inclement weather with fluctuating temperatures, climbing ladders, scaffolding, descending underground
- Exposure to the hazards of working in confined places and to high voltage electrical shock
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the electrical/mechanical trade and theory
- 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.
- Some knowledge of electronic repair practices and methods
- Skill in the use of tools and adjusting defects in electrical and mechanical systems and equipment; • Ability to work from drawings, schematics and specifications
- Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions
- Knowledge of the applicable occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Ability to work in inclement weather and fluctuating temperatures, climbing ladders, scaffolding, and descending 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 experience as an industrial electrician
- 1 years experience in the maintenance of high voltage switchgear and substations (2.4KV up to 69KV)
- Substation experience should include repair and servicing equipment such as oil circuit breakers, transformers, roll out breakers and switchgear controls (protective relays)
- 1 years experience in reading electrical one-line drawings, diagrams of high voltage substations and switchgear, and interconnecting diagrams and equipment location drawings of the same equipment.
The Electrical & Mechanical Technician performs electrical work at the journey level in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems within the Electrical Mechanical Section.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Utilities
SALARY
$54k-72k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/24/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
05/30/2024
WEBSITE
wsscwater.com
HEADQUARTERS
LAUREL, MD
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
FOUNDED
1918
TYPE
Private
CEO
KEVIN SELOCK
REVENUE
$500M - $1B
INDUSTRY
Utilities
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About WSSC Water
Washington Suburban provides drinking water and wastewater treatment.
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