POWER PLANT ELECTRICIAN-HIGH VOLTAGE

Overview

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

UW Facilities manages the University's buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group.

Campus Utilities & Operations has an outstanding opportunity for a Power Plant Electrician - High Voltage to perform operating and maintenance work on the University of Washington electrical distribution system on the Seattle campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, operate, and repair underground distribution systems, including voltage transformers, switches, circuit breakers, and other related equipment and apparatus.
• Monitor and operate current converters, voltage transformers and circuit breakers to control and regulate the flow of electricity.
• Isolate and route electrical currents as necessary for maintenance and repair.
• Maintain and keep records of current clearances.
• Prepare high voltage systems to be worked on by contractors, including de-energizing high voltage equipment, installing protective grounds, issuing line clearances, and monitoring procedures utilized by contractors.
• Splice various types of high voltage multiphase power cable; perform straight splices, joints for branch lines, and fittings for terminal connections.
• Install, connect, operate and maintain a variety of electrical equipment including primary power distribution / transmission cables and equipment, portable engine generators, transformers, and high voltage switches.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical failures relating to high voltage power cables, transformers, breakers, and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot, test, calibrate and repair protective relay systems in high voltage substations; prepares and implements test plans.
• Maintain and update high voltage electrical distribution system drawings and schematics.
• Perform duties in accordance with safety standards and procedures outlined in WAC 296-45.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Education & Experience

Required

AND

Equivalent education and / or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and / or registration.

Additional requirements

Desired

Conditions of employment

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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