High Voltage Electrician , Facilities Services

Position Summary

The Utilities Maintenance group is responsible for the operation and maintenance of campus utilities (steam, high voltage, natural gas, water, and sewer) distribution. They perform preventive maintenance, repairs, emergency response, and all regulatory compliance work. The high voltage electricians operate and maintain the University's electric distribution system that receives high voltage power from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) and distributes it throughout the main Berkeley campus.

• Inspect, maintain, test, repair, operate, troubleshoot and replace all 4160V, 12KV, and 115KV apparatus on all campus sites.
• This includes, but is not limited to, switching high voltage and preparing the switching procedures.
• Maintenance of high voltage equipment includes switches, circuit breakers, transformers, relays, transmission lines, cables, and cable terminations.
• High voltage relay calibration, cable splicing and cable terminating are preferred skills.
• Troubleshooting of control systems related to pumps and motors of various voltage supplies are preferred skills.
• Coordinate appropriate repairs with other trades at PP-CS.
• Work with all other trades to coordinate shutdowns and maintain all utilities and buildings in good working order.
• Maintain Utilities support systems, such as pumps, streetlights and other electrical systems.
• Respond to high voltage requests; assist with fire alarm calls and SCADA installations.

• Consult lead/supervisor/or project superintendents who administer requirements and standards for the modification of projects.
• Interpret prints, schematics, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of functions and project requirements.
• Support maintenance projects and programmatic work assignments.
• Keep accurate work records and complete paperwork in a neat and timely manner.
• Serve as liaison with clients, relaying their needs and requirements to the appropriate department or superintendent.
• Obtain materials and equipment as required.

• Adhere to all University and departmental safety guidelines and is responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions.
• Attend all job-related safety training.
• Must maintain up-to-date knowledge of OSHA and NEC high voltage regulations and complete 40 hours of documented high voltage safety training.
• Must maintain up-to-date knowledge of HVPPE, high voltage testing procedures, and high voltage equipment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must possess and maintain California State Electrical License
• Must have completed a five-year electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Must have three years of high voltage experience.
• Must have strong troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to interpret complicated circuitry designs and have a good understanding of electronic devices such as relays and VFD's.
• Must possess knowledge and ability to utilize correct tools, techniques and methods for handling specific electrical projects by applying thorough knowledge of codes and the skills of a craftsperson.
• Ability to interpret prints, schematics, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of functions and project requirements.
• Ability to operate electrical machines, equipment and other hand and/or power tools needed to perform skill-related job tasks.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and gain access to areas that normally require stairs, ladders and scaffolding.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and ability to interact in a positive manner with campus community, including students, building managers, academic personnel and craft personnel, in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to track jobs to completion and prioritize requirements; able to work and support shutdowns and project schedules to minimize interference with others.
• Ability to interpret information from equipment manufacturers manuals, service requests, layout sketches, blueprints, appropriate state and local government codes, trade-specific manuals and practices and to determine how the fixture or equipment should perform.
• Ability to distinguish colors…