The purpose of the position is to install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and load high voltage electrical lines, circuits, switchgear, substations. transformers, motor control centers, automatic buss switch equipment, distribution lines, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. The work requires knowledge of electrical principles. procedures, materials, and safety standards governing electrical systems above 600 volts.

Duties

Major Duties: Maintain and operate commonly used high voltage electric power-generating and distribution equipment such as generators, transformers, feeders, substations, switches, circuit breakers, recording instruments, control systems and photo voltaic systems. Service electrical lines, substations, transformers, ATS equipment, insulators, capacitor equipment, lightning arresters, reclosers, switches, fuses, ground connects, PLC's, microprocessor boards, photo voltaic (PV) solar power systems and similar equipment. Replace and adjust mechanical contacts and tripping and time-delay intervals of circuit breakers and relays, using feeler gages, dressing tools, and timing devices or to program electronic relays, timers, and trips using microprocessor programming equipment. Install, modify, test, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain transformers, converters, regulators, cables, switches, circuit breakers, mechanical and electronic recording instruments, mechanical and electronic control systems, and other circuit elements found in the substations and power-generating building. Install, modify, and replace generation and distribution equipment in the substations, power-generating building, transformer vaults, and distribution centers. Clean, adjust, and repair electrical equipment such as air and oil circuit breakers and remote control supervisory and telemetering equipment. Troubleshoot distribution circuits and generating and controlling equipment to locate and correct the causes of outages and improper operation. Visually check the work of contractors for compliance with contract specifications on new construction, and remodels. Program and monitor electronic control equipment and operate computerized diagnostic and digital test equipment as part of high voltage electrical system maintenance and troubleshooting duties. Pull wires to proper tension or sag based on space, length, type and size of conductors, and prevailing temperature. Install and pull cable underground from source of feed-through ducts. Test insulating oil from transformers and oil switches for breakdown and contamination. Pull wires to proper tension or sag based on space, length, type and size of conductors, and prevailing temperature. Install and pull cable underground from source of feed-through ducts. Check transformer operating temperatures and voltage at secondary terminals and make repairs to defective, loose, or corroded connections. Work Schedule: Various Shifts Position Description Title/PD#: High Voltage Electrician/PD59304067A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/28/2023. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionElectric DrawingsElectricalTechnical PracticesTechnical Practices (Electrical Electronic)Troubleshooting (Electrical)Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: High voltage electrical workers frequently perform moderately heavy lifting, pulling, and carrying of equipment and material weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds) and occasionally, they lift or pull heavy cables and equipment weighing more than 23 kilograms (50 pounds) with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. They use block and tackle, pulleys, or other lifting devices. They crouch) stand) kneel, and stoop while installing, repairing, or testing electrical equipment in confined spaces such as enclosed switch gear, or in structures such as overhead bus and conduit assemblies. Work above ground from aerial work platforms, at ground level, and in trenches, or manholes. Work requires bending, stooping, climbing, and standing for long periods while installing, repairing, and testing electrical equipment in manholes and on overhead distribution lines. Working Conditions: High voltage electrical workers work indoors and outdoors. They are exposed to danger from explosions of equipment and cables in manholes and vaults, as well as danger from high voltage electrical shock, burns from solder, broken bones, cuts, and bruises. They are exposed to heat and noise when working in substations or power-generating building, to extremes of weather when working outdoors, and to unpleasant odors and wet slippery surfaces when working in manholes. They are subject to electrical burns while working around high voltage electrical lines, broken bones from falls, and strains from awkward work positions. They are exposed to chemicals such as insulation oil from transformers and oil switches. They use protective devices such as earplugs, safety hats, and nonconductive gloves and footwear.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Las Vegas VA Medical Center 6900 North Pecos Road North Las Vegas, NV 89086 US
• Name: Yesenia Nery
• Phone: 910-488-2120 X1273
• Email: [email protected]