Issued:	07/23/00	Classification Code # 73475
Supersedes:	03/01/90	FLSA NE

TITLE:

HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN

GRADE:

T8

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

To perform complex electrical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of primary electrical (high voltage 2400 volts and above) equipment and cables; and to assign, coordinate and inspect the work of Electricians assisting in installation and repair of de-energized high voltage equipment and cables.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform repair and maintain work on energized high voltage circuits, including the removal of fuses, links and buss connections. Fabricate and install high voltage controls, meter relays and circuit-breakers. Splice and terminate a variety of high voltage primary cables. Dismantle and repair energized primary electrical equipment, replacing sectionalizing box, pot-heads, links and burned out fuses. Test high voltage electrical circuits in installed or repaired equipment, using electrical measuring instruments, such as DC high pots, mega ohmmeters and fault locators. Analyze malfunctions of primary high voltage electrical equipment, using ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter drawings, visual inspection, meggers and high potting equipment. Perform preventive maintenance activities, including periodic visual inspections and the testing of shunts, switches, series tripping devices, disconnects and air circuit breakers. Pull high voltage cable through conduit by means of power pullers. Inspect new high voltage primary electrical installations for compliance with applicable state and local codes. Write complex switching orders to enable scheduled or unscheduled building power shut downs.

RELATED DUTIES

Cut, thread and route primary conduit and underground duct systems. Fabricate and install control and distribution apparatus, including switches relays and circuit breaker panels. Connect wiring to electrical fixtures and power equipment. Cut, thread, bind and route conduit and pull wire through conduit by means of fish tape. Analyze malfunctions of electrical equipment and test continuity of electrical circuits installed or of repaired equipment. Dismantle and repair defective wires, motor brushes, condensers and burned out fuses. Sketch and read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, circuit diagrams and job specifications. Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended. Read watt hour meters.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives supervision from a designated official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

No supervisory responsibility is exercised.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school and specialized training in primary electrical work, including cable splicing, stress cone terminations and high voltage breaker maintenance and testing. Completion of an apprenticeship program in high voltage electrical work is desirable. Considerable knowledge of the equipment, methods and materials used in the repair and installation of primary electrical systems. Considerable knowledge of the maintenance requirements of primary electrical equipment, fixtures and devices is necessary. A state journeyman's license in high voltage work is desirable. Considerable experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of primary electrical equipment and devices. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.