Facilities Electrician

Performs a variety of specialized journey level electrical and skilled mechanical work in and about all SMUD facilities.

Nature and Scope

Under general supervision, works at journey level performing duties associated with installation and field maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies, procedures, practices, and exercise caution when performing duties.
• New Construction/Installation of Equipment
  • Installs, splices, and terminates current transformers.
  • Installs conduit, wireways, raceway, fittings, wiring, cabling, conductors, and circuits.
  • Installs underground service conduit, cables, and ground grids (using press and/or cad weld).
  • Installs equipment, switchgear, motor control centers, motor operated valves, and pressurized systems.
  • Installs and maintains batteries/chargers and related equipment.
  • Installs RTU and SCADA equipment and PLC's.
  • Bends, threads and installs conduit systems (Rigid, PVC and EMT) and aluminum hard and string bus.
• Maintenance and Testing
  • Maintains, tests, troubleshoots and repairs:
    • power transformers and surge arrestors, cooling equipment, and tap changers.
    • power circuit breaker operating mechanisms including hydraulic, pneumatic, solenoid operated and other stored energy systems.
    • motors and motor control equipment; maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs control circuits.
    • DC battery systems.
    • capacitor banks.
  • Performs predictive maintenance (IR scans) on electrical panels, transformers, switch gear and other related equipment.
  • Maintains, inspects, troubleshoots and repairs:
    • internal and external electrical systems/equipment such as lighting, lighting control, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Systems), battery monitoring, power distribution, switch boards and breakers, redundant power distribution systems and equipment such as Standby and Emergency Generators, transfer switches, static transfer switches, and power distribution units.
• Use of Equipment, Tools and Resources
  • Uses hand tools and small power tools such as drills, grinders, sanders, saws, and cutters.
  • Operates equipment such as boom and bucket trucks, forklifts, aerial equipment, cranes, and uses rigging and lifting techniques to install large equipment.
  • Climbs ladders and steel structures; uses fall protection equipment for working at heights.
  • Uses electrical test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, DC insulation resistance testers, transformer turns ratio testers, AC and DC high potential test sets, power factor and circuit breaker testers.
  • Reads and interprets mechanical drawings, diagrams, and instructions such as layout and erection diagrams, structural elevations, exploded views, cutaway diagrams, and related information.
  • Reads and interprets electrical drawings and diagrams such as wiring diagrams and schedules, schematic and elementary diagrams, one lines, and related information.
  • Follows processes and procedures for oil handling/testing during installation of large oil filled electrical equipment.
• Follows all safety procedures when performing work including, but not limited to clearance, LOTO (Lockout Tag out), switching, verification, grounding, and working on or around high voltage systems.

Required Education

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship or equivalent training in the electrical trade. 

Required Experience Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience at a journey level in the installation, connection, and maintenance of electrical equipment in industrial and commercial facilities.

Required Licenses/Certificates

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License (CDL) and a satisfactory driving record (not more than two moving violations in the last two years).

Knowledge Of

Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment; National Electric Code and Electrical Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety applicable to electrical work, electrical terminology and theory; electrical safety rules and regulations; preventative maintenance on electrical equipment; electrical installations; switchgear; electrical rotating machinery, such as motors and generators; boom and rigging processes and procedures; common and special tools used in electrical work; proper grounding techniques; ferrous and nonferrous materials; hazardous materials; safe lifting techniques and lift charts; proper use of slings; procedures to machine a variety of materials; sheet metal work, lay out and manufacture; Hot glove use; NERC and FERC regulations as it pertains to CIP critical infrastructure protection of SMUD substations; switching and taking clearances with distribution and power system operators; basic algebra and trigonometry in order to compute calculations and understand electrical theory.

Skills To

Read, comprehend and apply technical information in shop manuals, electrical/mechanical schematics, wiring diagrams and training; follow written and verbal instructions for installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment; develop and maintain effective working relationships with all groups of individuals; complete switch process training; complete forms, requisitions, reports, and document work performed; perform work at heights, in confined spaces, and use ladders in a safe manner; perform required calculations, including algebra and trigonometry; distinguish colors; safely lift and carry up to 80 pounds of material and move heavy cylinders; troubleshoot and perform repairs on power transformers and circuit breakers, motor control centers, switchgear, capacitor banks, disconnect switches, batteries, battery chargers, large generators, motors, cranes, motor operator valves, communication equipment, and air conditioning systems; effectively use ammeter, computer based test equipment, micro ohm tester, meggers, and voltmeters; use tools and equipment such as cutting machines, threading machines, lapping machines, small power tools, and grinders, (air, electric, and surface); provide quality craftsmanship at all times; understand and follow safety procedures; work around energized equipment and in energized substations; use a basic computer and keyboard.

Desirable Qualifications

• Facilities Maintenance experience - Inside wireman and control work
• Completion of a 4 year apprenticeship from an approved training program
• Completion and Current Arc Flash Safety training (specify date of last class under certifications)
• Battery maintenance and procedures experience
• Standby Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) maintenance experience
• UPS maintenance experience - Maintenance and Monitoring - Alber System experience preferred
• Photovoltaic system and their inverters - Maintenance and Monitoring experience
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station - Maintenance and Installation experience
• Data Systems/Cat VI testing and cabling experience
• Knowledge of the current California State Energy Code
• Building Automation System - Siemens experience preferred
• Lighting control system experience/programming - Lutron experience preferred

Physical Requirements