Electrician II

What You Can Expect

As our Electrician II, at The Ohio State University, with the supervision of the High Voltage Manager & Supervisor, you will be responsible for performing duties as a highly skilled electrician in the installation, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of low, medium, and high voltage to 138,000-volt class electrical generation and distribution systems and equipment. You will report to the High Voltage Supervisor.

You will: * Assist Utility Electrician III or High Voltage Electricians with operation, installation, removal, cleaning, inspection, troubleshooting and repair of 15,000 and 138,000-volt class equipment consisting of underground cable vaults, cable duels, cable racks, cables, splices, terminations, equipment grounding, surge arresters, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, motors; assist with distribution system switching * Serve as crew leader; instruct lower staff on work to be performed; assist in training other personnel * Direct and inspect contractor work in the installation of permanent and temporary power sources, inspects and monitors new electrical construction work for design standard and electrical safety requirements; direct and perform preventive maintenance and overhaul of electrical equipment in utility plants * Perform equipment lockout/tagout; uses test equipment (multi-amp, strobe lights, probe, megaohm meter, hi-pot) to remedy and prevent problems * Overhaul motors and replace bearings; operate cranes and/or lift vehicles to move electrical equipment; maintain substation battery banks, wiring systems, annunciator panels, 3-phase meters and circuit protective relays * Read blueprints, electrical diagrams, technical manuals; update drawings and schematics, and design equipment, such as transformer tables, battery rack, and star cart to perform tasks; maintain records, reports, and perform other related duties. * Plan jobs, order materials, inspect and diagnosis cable and equipment f...