High Voltage Powerline Technician

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2022 CLOSED ON 12/31/2022

Job Posting for High Voltage Powerline Technician at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Posting Information

Department
ES EDS-227210

Career Area
Facilities and Skilled Trades

Is this an internal only recruitment?
No

Posting Open Date
09/20/2022

Application Deadline
10/12/2022

Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title
High Voltage Dist Specialist - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent
GN10

Working Title
High Voltage Powerline Technician

Position Number
00031161

Vacancy ID
P016119

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Permanent

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

Hours per week
40

Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 3:30PM
On-call Rotation to include nights weekends and holidays
Position is Emergency Duty (reports to work during a University emergency), Adverse Weather (reports to work during snow, hurricane, etc.) and Communicable Disease Mandatory Primary on-site (reports to work during public health emergencies)

Work Location
Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range
$33,076-$59,752

Pay Band Information
To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of Electric Distribution Systems (EDS) is the distribution of electricity to the various buildings on the University campus and to the UNC Hospitals. This is accomplished through a complex system of 12kV underground circuits in duct banks run all over campus, which is controlled and protected by a modern relay and control system. EDS is part of Energy Services.

Position Summary
Electric Distribution Systems is also responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of all roadways, parking lots and area lighting systems, presently comprised of 3,319 lights. This position serves as the High Voltage Specialist responsible for maintenance, electrical distribution underground/overhead systems, transformers power metering, electric system closed high speed networking, and all smart grid equipment & technologies.

This position also needs to be familiar with the Geographic Information System (GIS), EDS switching procedures, and working knowledge from the IBM Maximo system (working management system) to produce work orders, produce sketches, and the ability to work with contractors on the EDS system.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalency and six months of electrical experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires certification(s).

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
High school diploma or equivalency and six (6) months of electrical experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires certification(s).

  • Must possess and maintain a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) issued by NC (DMV). Failure to maintain could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

  • Participate in the Random Drug Testing as part of the Department of Transportation compliance for Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL).

  • This is an Emergency Duty & Adverse Weather and Communicable Disease Primary On-site Mandatory position. Position must report to work during periods of adverse weather or other University emergency. The position may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs.

  • This position is required to participate in the On-call rotation.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
5 years’ experience in high voltage electricity work within the utility industry.

Required Licenses/Certifications
Maintain a commercial drivers’ license (CDL) issued by the NC DMV in compliance with DOT regulations

Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Working conditions include exposure to high voltage electricity and hazardous materials and fumes, elevated areas (i.e., over six feet), outdoor weather conditions, restricted movement and confined spaces, dirty & noisy environments, lifting/carrying heavy objects. The position primarily performs essential functions outside this involves working within manholes (4′×4′×6′ up to 10′×20′×8′) and indoor/outdoor electrical substations; conditions include: inclement weather when restoring service following interruptions, extremes in temperature/humidity during cold winters and hot summers; occasionally works extended days (up to 24 hours at times) to repair failed equipment and facilities or replace cable. Materials: utility poles, crossarms, insulators/conductors, underground oil/gas switches, pad-mount transformers, and switches. Hazardous materials such as solvents and dielectrics. Operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, truck-mounted hold diggers/cranes; machine shop tools (example: saws, drill presses), aerial lift devices (bucket trucks); cable splicing equipment and tools.

Good depth perception, ability to work on a pole at high levels managing materials such as crossarms; ability to work in close or confined spaces for extended periods of time; ability to make decisions under mental pressure regarding electric service/restoration, exercising safety concern for people and facilities.

Maintain a commercial drivers’ license (CDL) issued by the NC DMW administered by Environment, Health & Safety (EHS). Participate in the Random Drug Testing Program as part of the Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance for Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL). The program is administered by EHS.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements
Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Night work occasionally, On-call, Overtime occasionally, Shift work occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally

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