High Voltage Technician
| Position Title | High Voltage Technician |
|---|---|
| Company Description | |
| Description of duties | Responsibilities
The National Security Agency (NSA) is currently seeking a highly motivated High Voltage/Electrical Equipment & Relay Testing Technician. Responsibilities include: high, medium and low voltage electrical power installations including emergency and supplemental power generation; primary (HV/MV) and secondary (LV) electrical substations; overhead and underground power distribution; SCADA systems; digital and analog power protection equipment; large scale UPS systems, building services; switchgear; power conditioning equipment, as well as general lighting, grounding, and lighting protection systems. |
| Qualifications Required | Successful candidates should possess 10 years of experience, strong written and oral communication skills, and comprehensive understanding of key principles of electrical power technology. Ability to work well in a rotating shift, fast-paced, challenging environment is essential. Must meet the certification requirements of ANSI/NETA ETT-2000 Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians Level III/VI.
Project and/or Program Management experience is helpful. Completion of formal training in a recognized Electrical Apprenticeship Training is highly desired. Perform VLF Tangent/Delta, hi-pot, and insulation testing of all types of cables. Military experience in the Prime Power Production Specialist MOS with Instrumentation or Electrical Specialties. Physical Requirements Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Operation of crane, truck, tractor or motor vehicle; Pulling hand over hand (hours); Pushing (hours); Reaching above shoulder; Repeated bending; Specific visual requirement; Standing (hours); straight pulling (hours). Environmental Factors Constant noise; Dry atmospheric conditions; Dust; Electrical energy; Excessive cold; Excessive dampness or chilling; Excessive heat; Excessive humidity; Excessive noise, intermittent; Fumes, smoke or gasses; Grease and oils; Outside and inside; Protracted or irregular hours of work; Radiant energy; Slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Vibrations; Working alone; Working around machinery with moving parts; Working around moving objects or vehicles; Working below ground; Working closely with others; Working on ladders or scaffolding; Working with hands in water. |
Job Location | |
| Country | United States |
| City | - |
| Start Date | Mon 25 May 2009 |
| Salary | USD (US Dollar . USD) |
Contact | |
| Person | |
| NIASC@nsa.gov | |
| Phone | 1-800-688-6115 |
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