| Location | Clarksburg, West Virginia |
FirstEnergy
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with Fleet Operations, MonPower, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [MP]
There are two open positions based at the Harrison Plant.
Job Summary:
Works with and directs others in performing skilled electrical maintenance and construction, such as: testing, trouble-shooting, adjusting, calibrating, overhaul and construction on plant electrical equipment, circuits, systems and apparatus. Employee will be expected to lead other electricians on maintenance and project assignments.
Responsibilities Include:
- Maintaining and repairing generators, exciters, M.G. Sets, motors and associated equipment; conduct motor inspection, bearing replacement, and motor alignment. Resurfacing and reconditioning commutators and collector rings, replacing and adjusting brushes and brush holders.
- Maintaining and repairing electrical control equipment, interlocks, electrical equipment on cranes, precipitator, conveyors, fans, pumps and associated equipment.
- Responding to maintenance requests on plant equipment, investigating root cause, making necessary repairs, releasing equipment when ready for service, observing operation of the equipment.
- Directing, inspecting, instructing and training employees of lower or the same job classification in electrical maintenance work. Conducts work to ensure employees under their direction are safeguarded at all times.
- Installing, adjusting and calibrating electrical equipment control devices, instrumentation, transducers, meters and relays, busses and wiring on switching and connecting structures in plants.
- Conducting electrical testing of equipment and cables, including hi-potential tests, insulation, megger, continuity, and vibration.
- Installation, maintenance, and repair of distribution switchgear and auxiliary equipment.
- Installation of electrical equipment and raceways, including support structures; performing non code welding, brazing, soldering, electric arc welding and oxyacetylene burning.
- Maintaining and repairing storage batteries, battery changing equipment and uninterruptable power systems (UPS).
- Coordinating with supervisors and production crew for clearance and removal of equipment from service, both mechanical and electrical, isolation and de-isolation of equipment per the tagging procedures.
- Performing rigging, tackle, blocking, scaffolding, ladders, and moving heavy parts and equipment. Directs the movement and lifting of heavy equipment.
- Taking oil samples and maintaining oil levels in motors, transformers, and transformer rectifiers (TR) sets.
- Maintaining and repairing controls on auxiliary equipment, including programmable logic controllers (PLC's).
- Performs hydraulic and pneumatic repair work.
- Performing tasks assigned for continuity or restoration of service in an emergency.
- Performs non-code welding, brazing, soldering, electric arc welding and oxyacetylene burning.
- Performs confined space monitoring and completes all required documentation.
- Assists and develops electrical maintenance procedures.
- Maintains work areas, tools and equipment in a neat, clean and presentable condition. Maintains a high level of housekeeping in all assigned areas.
- Perform alignment of rotating equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications
- Candidates may apply with any one of the following equivalencies:
- Two-year degree from an accredited college or university
- Three years of experience as a certified Journeyman
- Military experience, applicable to the maintenance discipline, from any branch of the United States Armed Services
- Three years related experience in a power producing utility or other process related industry, including but not limited to: paper mill industry, airline industry, chemical and petro-chemical industries
- Must be able to pass the Edison Electric Institute's POSS/MASS test and Ramsey test.
- Must have a thorough working knowledge of applied electricity and electronics, including AC and DC electrical circuits, machinery, measurements and calculations.
- Must be knowledgeable in electrical layout, construction, functions and operations of electrical equipment and circuit connections.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of the function of the electrical equipment and machinery used in power generation, manufacturing, industrial or similar process-related setting.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of maintenance, repair, construction and safety practices.
- Must be able to work from complex, detailed drawings, circuit diagrams, specifications and blue prints.
- Must have the ability to receive and pass on orders and instructions in such