- Operate, monitor, inspect, and maintain medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, substations, and switchgear to support continuous and reliable electrical service to campus facilities.
- Perform switching and other system operations as required to safely isolate equipment for maintenance, repairs, and outages.
- Install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair substation equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, protective devices, and control systems.
- Diagnose electrical distribution system malfunctions using specialized electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Analyze equipment condition and test results to identify deficiencies and determine appropriate corrective actions.
- Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on substations, switchgear, utility systems, power generation equipment, emergency generators, and associated electrical equipment.
- Identify abnormal equipment conditions and maintenance needs to minimize equipment failures and system downtime.
- Assist with scheduled outages and maintenance activities required to maintain the safety and reliability of the campus electrical distribution system.
- Maintain accurate records, logs, test reports, equipment readings, inspection results, and documentation of maintenance and repair activities.
- Communicate equipment conditions, inspection findings, maintenance needs, and completed work with supervisors and other Facilities Management personnel.
- Perform equipment modifications, upgrades, and replacements associated with substations and medium-voltage distribution systems.
- Verify proper equipment operation following installation or modification through functional testing and inspection.
- Assist with campus electrical improvement projects, equipment replacements, and system upgrades.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, substations, switchgear, transformers, protective relays, and control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret one-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, and construction drawings.
- Knowledge of electrical testing, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safe switching practices.
- Ability to use electrical test equipment.
- Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements.
