Personal Rapid Transit; PRT Electrician II - Transportation & Parking

Description

The Person al Rapid Transit (PRT) Department at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a PRT Electrician II.

The Morgantown Personal Rapid Transit System (PRT) is an automated public transit system consisting of 73 driverless vehicles, 5 passenger stations, 2 maintenance facilities, 9 miles of dedicated guideway and a vast array of ancillary equipment. This position oversees and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repair and maintenance of PRT electrical systems. Responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of power distribution systems, vehicle light rail systems and its components.

To accomplish the maintenance mission, this position works primarily midnight shift throughout the transit system, indoors and outdoors under various/extreme weather conditions. Because this is a safety sensitive position, it requires drug testing.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

• Responsible for the correct application of electrical theory and principles in the testing, maintenance and repair of transit system electrical components. Ensures proper operation and correct interpretation of test results using computers, digital and analog multi-meters, voltmeters and high voltage test equipment and specially designed transit system instruments and tools. Ensures that all work complies with National/Local electrical codes and that safe work practices are followed.
  
  Performs detailed scheduled maintenance inspections, troubleshooting, installation and repairs to a variety of PRT installations and ancillary equipment and services such as: 120/240/277/480- and 23000-volt 3 phase power distribution systems; lighting and lighting remote control devices; remote monitoring and alarm devices; electric motors, fans, generators, etc. PRT vehicle power collectors; PRT vehicle propulsion motors; 23000/575 volt substation testing and maintenance.
  
  Performs detailed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and safety inspections to light rail system and components: diagnosis, alignment, repair and overhaul of light rail system as operated by the PRT; 575 volt 3 phase power distribution system and 40 remotely controlled breakers.
• Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs 35 miles of power rail and rail heating system (includes 65 remotely controlled switching and overload protection devices).
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous maintenance support activities necessary to support the overall maintenance mission, including: high voltage testing and repair; implements emergency response plans and actions for unplanned or emergency events; routinely communicates with other PRT employees via handheld UHF radio to provide vital information. Participates in PRT vehicle recoveries and functions as a MOCU (Manual Override Control Unit) operator.
  
  Works in confined spaces. Interprets maintenance manuals, schematics and drawings. Assesses task needs and organizes tools and materials to support efficient remote task accomplishment. Maintains assigned tools and is responsible for tool inventory. Responsible for assigned keys and the access they provide. Accounts for all man‑hours and materials used in the performance of maintenance. As assigned, acts on the supervisor’s behalf during the supervisor’s absence.
  
  As assigned, monitors guideway…