HIGH VOLTAGE SPECIALIST 7106

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for calibration, repair and maintenance of high voltage equipment. The incumbent inspects and evaluates the causes of equipment failures. Supervision may be exercised over Maintenance Mechanics and/or Instrumentation Technicians. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Inspects, calibrates and maintains 480-4160 volt switchgears and control relays;

Calibrates the breakers of 13,000-volt substation feeders;

Inspects and maintains all controls and switchgears for an emergency generator;

Evaluates the causes of equipment failure; prepares related reports;

Supervises Maintenance Mechanics in the repair of motors and installation of electrical fixtures;

Supervises the repair of electronic circuit boards.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles and practices; comprehensive knowledge of safety procedures for high voltage operations; thorough knowledge of the use of electrical tools and testing instruments; thorough knowledge of the design of instrumentation and motor control systems; skill in the use of electrical tools and testing instruments; ability to prepare accurate reports; ability to supervise employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

(a) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, with a Master Electrician License issued by the Suffolk County Department of Consumer Affairs, and three (3) years of experience which must have been in the installation, repair, maintenance or trouble-shooting of high voltage equipment; or,

(b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and seven (7) years of experience in the installation, repair, maintenance or trouble-shooting of electronic, electromechanical or electrical monitoring equipment, including three (3) years of experience which must have been in the installation, repair, maintenance or trouble-shooting of high voltage equipment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment, candidates must possess a Master Electrician License issued by the Suffolk County Department of Consumer Affairs and maintain it while employed in this title.

At the time of appointment and during employment in this title employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

R6/21/11

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 07/23/15