Power Controller

Description

SALARY

$55.078

POSITION SUMMARY

Controls and directs the Supply of 600-volt DC (Direct Current) traction power for the Authority's Rail Transit System.

Qualifications

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Controls switching of 600-volt DC traction power system by means of direct operation of supervisory control equipment or by communications to field personnel via dial, radio, or other communication devices.
• Operates switches or circuit breakers to isolate faulty equipment or segments of the distribution system for the protection of life and property.
• Instructs and advises construction and emergency crews as to proper switching operations to perform or connections to install or remove where feeder cables of the power system are involved.
• Advises linemen of what lateral or feed conductors to disconnect and what emergency or line switches to manipulate or conductor ties to make in order to restore service when train service has been halted because of de-energized contact conductors.
• Receives reports of defects in system power and assigns electrical maintenance repairers according to area and class.
• Reviews and revises feeder diagrams, section maps, graphs, diagrams, etc., relating to the power system.
• Operates subway emergency ventilating fans, supervises the operation of subway drainage pumps.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position may include the following jobs :

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CHALLENGES

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

WORKING CONDITIONS

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

Additional Details Employees and / or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Rate to be determined by applicant's entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING :

INFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL.

Failure to respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

CTA Benefits

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Primary Location

: USA-Illinois-Chicago

Job

: System Safety

Job Posting

: Oct 17, 2025, 4 : 31 : 03 PM

Position Type : Full-time Permanent (FTP)