Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (EEC) (Journeyman & Craftsman-in-Training)
What you'd do
As an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (EEC), you will ensure the functionality, reliability, and efficiency of electronic systems that support power grid operations. You will install, modify, repair, program and test communication, control process computers, and supervisory control systems. This position helps the organization deliver safe and reliable power to customers. The additional information section has more details on Open and Continuous Announcements.
Major duties
As an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (EEC) (Journeyman & Craftsman-in-Training), you will: Maintains, modifies, installs, repairs, programs, and tests a variety of simple to complex electronic equipment used in communication, computers and network equipment, and supervisory control systems. Perform database modification and software configuration. Develop software test routines for verifying communication settings and operational specifications. Performs work on the communications equipment used for power system operation and control, relaying, data logging, and indication. The equipment includes both fixed and mobile digital VHF, UHF, microwave radio and fiber optic communication systems, voice and data communications, VoIP telephony systems, digital cross-connect equipment, communication alarm and network management equipment, powerline carrier and tone equipment, digital multiplexers, and packet-based IP switches and routers. Work on other electronic equipment such as physical security and video surveillance equipment, antenna systems, programmable logic controllers using digital and analog 1/0 for system protection communications. Maintains auxiliary generators, transfer switches, storage batteries, battery chargers, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), HVAC and propane fuel systems. Performs work on computers and network equipment. Install and test network devices and connections in LAN, WAN and control center networks. Configure, install, troubleshoot and repair network switches and routers. Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions in supervisory control and data acquisition equipment and analog and digital telemetering equipment. Downloads and uploads firmware and database configurations, identifies software errors, and makes corrections to software databases. Coordinates the installation of new SCADA databases. Completes testing and commissioning with dispatch operations in accordance with accepted test plan and procedures. Maintains and services customer utility interfaces and remote terminal unit (RTU) data ports. Program, test, install, and maintain RTUs. Interpret electrical drawings and electronic circuit diagrams. Install, align, calibrate, adjust and maintain equipment. Perform tower work including tower inspection, maintaining tower lighting systems, installing coax, wavegide, various antenna and associated hardware. Uses digital signal analyzers. Install, maintain, and repair SONET and Packet communications equipment. Install, commission, maintain and repair network switches. Installs, aligns, tests, troubleshoots, performs scheduled maintenance on SCADA master equipment, VoIP telephony services, digital processors, data monitoring equipment, communication alarming equipment, large scale integration video equipment, voice and data logging equipment, data storage systems, UPS and non-UPS power equipment, CCTV equipment, paging and notification systems, intertie monitoring equipment, and other systems as assigned which directly support local Control Center functions. Perform all duties in compliance with DOE directives and WAPA orders, WAPA's Power System Safety rules, and WAPA's safe clearance procedures. Identify safety hazards and unsafe conditions and take immediate action to mitigate or eliminate them. Actively participate in job planning and pre-job safety briefings.
What you need to qualify
Qualifications: You must have journeyman-level ability in the duties of an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (EEC) (Journeyman & Craftsman-in-Training). You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C).Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess these elements and screen out. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the elements and screen out identified below. Craftsman-in-Training The screen-out element for the Craftsman-in-Training (CIT) is below. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating: Completed a 4-year apprentice program in a related craft; OR Employment as a Western journeyman in the craft occupations (i.e. in the "WB" pay plan); OR Hold, or have held, the journeyman level (i.e., a level achieved by at least 4 years of training) in a related craft. NOTE: If you completed a formal electrician apprenticeship program, please include in your resume the certification, name of the granting institution, the date completed, and a contact name and telephone number for verification purposes. Examples of related craft areas include: Distribution Electrician, Military Electrician, Commercial/industrial electrician for a utility, Distribution Lineman, Construction Electrician, Construction Electrical Inspector. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is indoors; however, outdoor activities are frequently encountered. May lift and carry loads over 50 pounds, often in outdoor environments that pose difficult terrain issues. May work in close, restricted quarters. Standing, bending, stooping for long periods of time may be required. May be required to hike, climb, or use other methods to get to remote equipment sites as local terrain and climate conditions require. Must be able to climb communication towers up to 400 feet or as required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is done both indoors and outside in variable weather conditions. Work often requires much driving, some in rugged isolated areas requiring four wheel drive, often alone. Work can require considerable travel requiring temporary lodging away from duty station. May be required to travel in a fixed wing aircraft, helicopter, snow mobile, or snow cat to work sites. Journeyman The screen-out element for the Journeyman is below. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating: Ability to do the work of an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic, Electronic Equipment Craftsman independently and without more than normal supervision installing and commissioning, or, maintaining and repairing electronic equipment used in communication, control process computers, and supervisory control systems. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: May lift and carry loads over 50 pounds, often in outdoor environments that pose difficult terrain issues. May work in close, restricted quarters. Standing, bending, stooping for long periods of time may be required. May be required to hike, climb, or use other methods to get to remote equipment sites as local terrain and climate conditions require. Must be able to climb communication towers up to 400 feet tall or as required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is done both indoors and outside in variable weather conditions. Work often requires considerable driving, some in rugged isolated areas requiring four wheel drive, often alone. Work can require considerable travel requiring temporary lodging away from duty station. May be required to travel in a fixed wing aircraft, helicopter, snow mobile, or snow cat to work sites. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages.
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