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General Purpose
To install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all types of substation equipment, supervisory control mechanisms, and remote switching devices. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating a 25MW gas turbine generator.
Union Affiliation: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
Pay Grade F11: $26.58 - $43.57 Hourly
Essential Job Functions
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.
In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.
Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.
For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540- 2505 or [email protected] .
To install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all types of substation equipment, supervisory control mechanisms, and remote switching devices. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating a 25MW gas turbine generator.
Union Affiliation: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
Pay Grade F11: $26.58 - $43.57 Hourly
Essential Job Functions
- Operate various technical equipment, such as but not limited to, a hypot tester, TTR tester, high voltage phase tracer, high voltage megger, etc.
- Install and maintain instrument transformers.
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all substation equipment as well as an extensive inventory of high voltage switches, switchgear, and system control devices.
- Perform preventative maintenance on Department as well as customer owned electrical equipment.
- Proficient in the application and execution of the level II switching and tagging requirements.
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair rotating electrical machinery.
- Keep accurate records and field notes.
- Assist in the installation and troubleshooting fiber optic cables, equipment, and termination boxes.
- Assist in the installation and maintenance of computerized supervisory control systems and programmable logic controllers.
- Assist in the installation, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of electrical relaying, power systems, and accessories.
- Maintain and repair distribution transformers, switches, capacitors, and their associated controls.
- Complete monthly substation and bi-monthly major transformer inspections and reports.
- Perform high voltage taping and connections
- Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all electro-mechanical, and electronic systems.
- Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot complex fuel handling control systems and boiler firing units.
- Operate and maintain various turbines (i.e., jet engines, gas expander turbines, hydro turbines, etc.)
- Perform the Gas Turbine (GT) on call responsibility on a rotating basis by responding to after hour callouts to qualify the GT to participate in the ISO-New England Forward Reserve Market (“FRM”).
- Assist other Department personnel in making system repairs.
- Notify the appropriate BED personnel of unsafe customer equipment and conditions.
- Accurately complete applicable paperwork (e.g., material sheets, work requests, work request, time sheets, system disturbance reports, vehicle repair reports, etc.).
- Assist in the training of new system technician employees.
- Perform other duties as required
- Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
- A high school diploma or equivalent required.
- Satisfactory completion of a recognized apprentice electrician’s program required.
- Valid Vermont Journeyman Electricians License required.
- Ability to operate a 2-way radio system in compliance with all applicable FCC rules and regulations, and Department policies.
- Proficient in the use of distribution feeder maps.
- Proficient in the use of the lower controls of a bucket truck.
- Ability to wear safety equipment required (e.g., safety glasses, hard hat, rubber gloves, etc.).
- Familiarity with electrical schematic and wire circuit diagrams pertaining to single and three-phase applications required.
- Basic knowledge of computers and PC based applications.
- Must have a working knowledge of substation and gas turbine generating equipment.
- Must have a working knowledge of primary and secondary circuits and connections.
- Ability to splice and terminate fiber connections.
- Ability to work as a part of a team required.
- Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
- Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.
- Experience with personal computers required.
- CPR and First Aid certification required or the ability to obtain certification within three months from date of hire.
- Must have a working knowledge of the NESC, NEC, BED substation construction standards, and safety rules, and generally accepted electric utility practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to interact with co-workers and the public.
- Valid Vermont driver’s license required.
- Ability to assist in planning and coordinating work assignments with other areas of the Department as required.
- Ability to work in and around energized, high voltage equipment, in accordance with all applicable safety rules.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Ability to work overtime as needed consistent with the provisions of the BED/IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.
In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.
Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.
For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540- 2505 or [email protected] .
