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POWER GENERATION ELECTRICIAN

Job Code: 3416
Pay Grade: 111

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

General Functions
   Performs electrical repairs and preventive maintenance on County owned and operated generators for multiple critical facilities. Installs, trouble shoots and repairs controls and instrumentation as needed to upgrade and update obsolete equipment including electrical services, test motors, generators, lighting and power distribution systems. Troubleshoots and repairs motor controls, transfer switches and cabling.
 
Representative Duties /Assignments
  
  • Troubleshoots and repairs controls and electrical on heavy industrial equipment including generators and up to 4,160 volt power distribution equipment. Maintains and troubleshoots large horsepower motors. Calibrates control equipment to factory specifications. Tests and performs preventative and predictive maintenance on motor control systems and AC/DC motors.
  • Troubleshoots equipment using diagrams and electrical run sheets. Uses technical manuals and prints to isolate and repair of emergency power systems.
  • Maintains and updates an effective generator preventative maintenance program ensuring all equipment is maintained on a periodic schedule and equipment is maintained in a timely manner.
  • Repairs and maintains an extensive power system in support of building maintenance. Install new conduit, boxes, and panels and pull wire to code as needed to support equipment maintenance, upgrades and replacement of power units.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
 
Minimum Qualifications
   High School Diploma or equivalent and five years of electrical experience in industrial motor controls. Exhibits knowledge and experience maintaining electronics instruments in accordance with technical specifications, experience with test meters for measuring current, voltage and resistance, and have worked from wiring schematics and prints to accomplish repairs; or an equivalent combination of relevant education or experience.

Must possess a Journeyman Electrical License.

Must be familiar with and utilize the NFPA standards for fire, electrical and building safety. Must be able to determine problems commonly associated with motors, generators, and service.

Based on area of assignment, must have the ability to conform to confined space entry procedures and use of safety equipment including respirator equipment per Orange County requirements.

Must possess adequate tools to perform assigned duties.

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. May be required to possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
 
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4/16/2008