What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Test Technician II position at City of Glendale (CA)?
Under direction, this journey-level classification performs complex field and laboratory testing of electrical/electronic equipment and mechanical work in a water and power system, Electric substations, and customer premises.
Develops test procedures, oversees and performs complex testing, maintenance, installation and calibration of protective relays, transducers, recorders, SCADA Systems and related devices used in substations, pumping stations, and the Power Plant.
Installs, programs, tests, and troubleshoots Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters, antennas, and network interfaces.
Determines proper watt-hour meter type and application. Installs watt-hour meters, instrument transformers, wiring, and associated devices in customers' switchgear. Reads and calculates results for totalizing and pulse type meters used on large electrical services. Ascertains proper operation of equipment.
Performs acceptance tests on new equipment, proof tests on equipment, and overall phasing and connection verification tests of new electrical service sections and substation equipment before placing in service.
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.
Tests and calibrates single-phase and poly-phase electro-mechanical and electronic watt-hour meters. Conducts field-testing, changing, and installation of both self-contained and transformer rated watt-hour meters.
Disassembles, cleans, and reassembles AMI watt-hour meters, replacing parts as needed utilizing trouble-shooting techniques and operating electrical testing equipment.
Inspect, test, calibrate, and maintain power protective and control relays and SCADA systems. Downloads and analyzes system events and relay targets.
Investigates and resolves customer electric billing and service complaints. regarding Voltages, high or low bills, radio or television interference, E.M.F., R.F., or other consumer problems.
Conducts field-testing, changing, and installation of both self-contained and transformer rated watt-hour meters.
Determines proper AMI electric billing rates and meter programs for electrical service. Determines customer loads and applies as a billing factor.
An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Electrical utility experience is highly desirable.
Electrical utility training is highly desirable.
Electrical utility certification is highly desirable.
Applicable safety rules, practices and procedures for high voltage equipment up to 69kV.
Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
Interpret electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
Promotional Eligibility
Any City of Glendale employee who meets the minimum qualifications for this position, has completed probation or six months of City employment, and is occupying a permanent full-time classification. Hourly City employees may be considered, provided that they furnish proof of continuous employment immediately preceding the final filing date, which would equal a minimum of six months of full-time service or 1040 part-time hours. (Civil Service Rule VIII 4-E).
Exceptional Customer Service Policy
The City of Glendale values quality customer service and takes pride in the exceptional service provided by every employee. As a part of the Glendale team, we are dedicated to delivering courteous, considerate, and personalized attention to our diverse community and to one another.
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EVALUATION OF APPLICATION: Submitted Application will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the minimum requirements. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process.
Candidates must pass each exam component with a minimum score of 70.00% in order to be placed on the eligible list.ORAL INTERVIEW: (Weight of 100%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, knowledge and personal fitness for the position.
TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Evaluations will be based on the candidate's education and experience relevant to the position. Examinations will assess evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills related to the job. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the examination components or their weighting. If changes are necessary, candidates will be informed of the specific examination components and their weight before the examination is administered. The selected candidate will undergo a background check, including Livescan fingerprinting. The City of Glendale complies with state and federal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with special needs are encouraged to inform the Human Resources Department at least five days before the first examination to ensure reasonable accommodations can be arranged. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract.
Salary : $6,707 - $10,861