Bowie State University

Electrical System Reliability Technician

Bowie State University, USA · Staff+

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 105 days ago

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About the role

Tests with appropriate technique, tools and instruments, analyzes and interprets data from circuit breaker, insulation and contact resistance, control relay and transformer turns ratios testing.
Adjusts, repairs or coordinates repair of deficiencies noted from testing.
Reads and interprets blue prints, schematic drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

Maintains critical systems reliability through the use and application of test and analysis instruments to include thermographic imaging, vibration analysis, ultrasonic detection, precision alignment, electrical signature and motor analysis instruments.
Operates, tests and maintains high voltage electrical equipment to include 15kv air-switches, dry and liquid filled transformers, thermal and electronic trip circuit breakers, distribution and safety equipment, wiring, ducts and conduits.
Performs testing, maintenance and repairs to emergency power generation, switching and distribution controls and equipment to include the repair of both mechanical and electrical components.
Installs, maintains and repairs motors and motor controllers, including soft-starts and variable frequency drives, form fractional horsepower 120 volt motors to those served by high voltage.
Prepares estimates of time, labor and materials necessary to maintain systems reliability.
Provides guidance and training to others, may lead special projects and monitor the performance of contractors working on assigned building systems and components.
Incumbents perform other related duties assigned.
Under general supervision performs operation, testing, evaluation, analysis, maintenance and repairs of electrical utility distribution systems, energy conservation systems, and other critical building systems and components to assure the availability, reliability and continuity of facilities operations and services.
May lead and train others in the completion of this work.
This job is typically found in an academic support or research environment.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations related to the electrical trades
and of the mathematics required to record, analyze and report on systems condition.
Ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions
Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required.
Possession of a Maryland State certification as a licensed maintenance electrician (or equivalent certification) is required.
Employees in this classification will be required to report to work or remain at work during inclement weather and/or other campus events or emergencies.

Skills

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to provide direction and training to mechanics and other maintenance personnel.

Compensation

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remis

Benefits

Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Equal opportunity

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No.
11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.
Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons.

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