Substation Electrician

Description

Job Title

Substation Electrician Department: Engineering

MTA Agency

Long Island Rail Road Primary Location(s): Various

100% Hourly Rate of Pay

$42.601/hour *(See Wage Progression Chart) Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Safety Sensitive

Union Affiliation

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Closing Date (if applicable): Open Until Filled

Shift (if applicable)

Day Telework Eligible: No

Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for work in maintenance/construction crews that maintain, repair, and install associated Substation equipment including, but not limited to, high voltage AC switch gears, circuit breakers, line switches, Traction Power transforms, rectifier units, bus work, motor generator frequency changers, storage battery systems and chargers. Responsible for basic housekeeping duties within the Substation Compound. Perform all other duties deemed as Substation Electricians work by the Chief Engineer, Engineering Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overhaul and maintain silicon rectifiers and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Install and maintain various types of oil, air and vacuum circuit breakers, motor generator sets and other duties considered Electricians' work.
• Read and follow schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Troubleshoot and test wiring, relays and control circuits using various tools/meter.
• Provide protection for contractors and force account personnel from hazards within the Substation and along the Right of Way.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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