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SalaryThe Lead Electrical & Mechanical Technician performs journey-level work on complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The Lead Tech also plans and oversees the daily schedule and work of E&M technicians and mechanics.
Essential Functions
- Plans, assigns, and oversees the maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment in a plant or division; reviews the work of others and establishes priorities
- Leads Electrical Mechanics and Electrical & Mechanical Technicians in performing Electrical/Mechanical work
- Determines the nature and extent of repairs and work sequences
- Maintains electrical substations up to 69Kv
- Performs repairs on various complex mechanical systems such as pumps, compressors, conveyors, intake and bar screens, valves, drive units, fans, etc.
- Responsible for load testing, transporting, and connecting the Division’s numerous portable standby generators to WSSC Water’s plants, depots, pumping stations, SMVs, PRVs, etc. to provide backup power as needed
- Responsible for delivering and operating the Division’s crane truck to maintain equipment throughout WSSC Water plants, depots, and facilities
- Reviews, utilizes and updates electrical and mechanical drawings to support maintenance and troubleshooting tasks
- Installs and maintains pumps, motors, gearboxes, pipes, valves, and electrical control systems in WSSC Water’s plants, depots, and facilities
- Maintains pneumatic and hydraulic control systems on valves and bubbler systems in WSSC Water’s plants, depots, and facilities
- Maintains electronic control systems of various voltages and types such as variable speed and synchronous motors
- Requisitions appropriate materials and maintains parts and equipment inventory
- Reviews work orders for accuracy and completeness
Other Functions
- Installs a wide variety of electrical or mechanical equipment
- Serves as lead on most projects and may serve as liaison with the maintenance staff and the equipment owner
- Performs related duties as assigned
- Serves as Acting Section Manager when needed
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Work is performed at a depot
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the Electrical/Mechanical trade
- Thorough knowledge of Electrical/Mechanical construction and maintenance, including installation and/or modification of all sizes of electrical conduit, cables, wires, switches, automatic starting equipment, etc.
- Thorough knowledge of electronic repair practices and methods
- Skilled in the use of advanced electrical troubleshooting tools and equipment
- Ability to work from and modify electrical and construction drawings, schematics, and specifications
- Ability to coordinate and direct workers of different trades
- Ability to work in inclement weather and fluctuating temperatures, climbing ladders, scaffolding, and descending underground; may be exposed to the hazards of working in confined spaces with high-voltage electricity
- Ability to operate substations up to 69Kv
- Ability to use maintenance management programs to assist with planning and scheduling work
- Ability to plan and review the work of others
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 5+ years experience as an Electrical Mechanic or Electrical/Mechanical Specialist
- 2+ years experience in the following:
- Maintenance of high voltage switchgear and substations up to 69Kv
- Repair and servicing equipment such as oil circuit breakers, transformers, roll-out breakers, switchgear controls, and protective relays
- 3+ years experience in reading electrical online drawings, diagrams of high voltage substations and switchgear, interconnecting diagrams, and equipment location drawings
- Completion of technical coursework in basic electricity, basic mechanics, blueprints, and schematics
