POWER PLANT ELECTRICIAN

El Paso Electric Company • El Paso, TX

3d • $49

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Supervisor – Instrumentation & Control, is responsible for repairing, replacing and general maintenance to power plant steam and combustion turbines, steam generators, valves, air compressors, pumps, fans, air pre-heaters, regenerative feed water heaters and other related electrical equipment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Successful completion of a Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship Training program, or other equivalent electrician training program.
• Five (5) years experience as an Electrician in a Power Plant or related industrial environment which shall include experience with steam and combustion turbines, steam generators and related auxiliary equipment.
• Knowledge of reliability based maintenance philosophies, precision maintenance procedures, electrical maintenance procedures, power tools and electrical test equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair equipment, interpret technical manuals, read and interpret blueprints, construction and fabrication drawings and work under unusual or special conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with officers, managers, supervisors, and fellow employees.
• Ability to maintain a sense of propriety concerning confidential matters.
• Valid drivers license and comply with the Company’s Driving Policy.
• Available to work irregular hours and overtime as required.
• Must Pass a Human Performance Evaluation (HPE).

Responsibilities

• Performs general electrical system maintenance, repairs and replacements to Power Plant equipment and/or related components to include turbines, turbine valves, oil systems, EH system equipment, generator, exciter, regenerative heaters, evaporators, deaerators, evaporative condensers, condensers and miscellaneous pressure vessels, steam generators, pre-heaters, fans, ducts, soot blowers, combustion and other related equipment.
• Complies with all applicable Company policies, procedures and code of ethics as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations to include employment, safety and environmental standards and regulations.
• Performs other related tasks that are not included, but are within the context of duties defined.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED