High Voltage Electrician

University Of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor)
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Full Time

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Who We Are

At the University of Michigan, Utilities is a division of Facilities and Operations, made up of 135 dedicated employees responsible for providing utilities services for the university 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Services include campus-wide utilities purchasing, generation, and distribution, as well as metering and billing energy consumption for all university buildings. Distribution includes the operations and maintenance of 300 miles of underground utility systems from outdoor lighting and high voltage circuits to water mains to tunnel piping. The division also provides a wide range of engineering services primarily dedicated to energy management, the operations and maintenance of university facilities, and the utilities infrastructure.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Responsibilities*

Perform complex electrical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of a campus style multi service point electrical high voltage (2400 volts and above) distribution system equipment and cables.
Perform repair and maintenance work on energized high voltage circuits, including the removal of fuses, links, and buss connections. Install high voltage controls, meter relays and circuit-breakers. Splice and terminate a variety of high voltage primary cables, such as EPR, PLIC.
Dismantle and repair primary electrical equipment, replace sectionalizing box pot-heads, links and blown fuses.
Test high voltage electrical circuits using electrical measuring instruments, such as DC high pots, mega ohmmeters (meggers) and fault locators.
Analyze functions of primary high voltage electrical equipment, using ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter, drawings, visual inspection, meggers, high potting equipment and secondary injection testing equipment to ensure proper operation.
Perform preventative maintenance activities, including periodic visual inspections and the testing of switches, over current tripping devices, primary fused or non-fused disconnects and fixed mounted and draw out air circuit breakers.
Pull high voltage cable through conduit, tray or ducts by means of power pullers or feeders.
Inspect new high voltage primary electrical installations for compliance with applicable state, local codes and University of Michigan guidelines.
Write complex switching orders to enable scheduled or unscheduled orderly building power shut downs following required MIOSHA and NFPA electrical safety work practices.
Manage and update computer based High Voltage Distribution Management Systems including electronic operational one line diagrams.
Cut, thread and route primary conduit and underground duct systems.
Fabricate and install control and distribution apparatus, including switches, relays and circuit breaker panels.
Connect wiring to electrical fixtures and power equipment.
Cut, thread, bind and route conduit and pull wire through conduit by means of fish tape.
Analyze malfunctions of electrical equipment and test continuity of electrical circuits installed or of repaired equipment.
Dismantle and repair defective wires, motor brushes, condensers and burned out fuses.
Sketch, read and interpret blueprints, one-line diagrams, cable route maps, circuit diagrams and job specifications.
Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.
Perform regular monthly inspections of building substations and important ancillary equipment.
Periodically serve as lead man assisting Primary Systems Foreman coordinating: PM planning, Primary Distribution operational duties and new construction activities.

Required Qualifications*

Graduation from high school.
A State of Michigan Journeyman Electrical License or higher.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge of the equipment, methods, and materials used in the repair and installation of primary electrical systems.
Thorough knowledge of electrical safe work practices and the National Electrical Code.
Reasonable manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blue prints, sketches, system maps and diagrams.
Basic computer and software knowledge and experience.
Must be able to perform the full range of duties, with or without a reasonable accommodation, in the classification that includes ascending/descending ladders, positioning self on ladders and scaffolding to perform duties, and the operation of power aerial lifts and other power equipment.
Act in accordance with the Facilities and Operations' guiding principles: respect, collaboration, proactive, solutions-based and responsibility to the environment.

Desired Qualifications*

Completion of an accredited electrical apprenticeship program.
Hold specialized training certifications.
Proven years of experience performing electrical operations work, including; splicing and terminations of high voltage cable and experience performing high and low voltage breaker maintenance and testing.
Experience using power quality monitoring test equipment, interpretation of results and suggest remedies to correct deficiencies.
Considerable knowledge of the maintenance requirements of primary electrical distribution equipment and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot system devices as necessary.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

In addition, this position supports Michigan Medicine which requires pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Pre-employment drug testing for positions located at Michigan Medicine applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses, with the exception of internal transfers from the Hospital Maintenance Department. Michigan Medicine also requires candidates to complete a new employee health assessment.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

263872

Working Title

High Voltage Electrician

Job Title

HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI