Union Stationary Engineer (High Voltage Electrician)

Posted 22-Nov-2023 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Menlo Park - California - United States of America ABOUT THE ROLE Primary responsibility will be but not limited to 480 volt and above on campuses in the area.
The Union Stationary Engineer will provide support on medium and high voltage distribution electrical systems including primary switch gear, distribution panels, isolation switches, interrupters, transformers, overhead fused cutouts, system maintenance, and repairs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides support for medium and high voltage overhead and underground electrical circuits.
Inspects distribution systems, documents findings, and provides recommendations.
Provides support for capital and in house projects with installation, repairs, commissioning, testing, and inspecting of finished work.
Maintenance and troubleshooting of electric utility facilities such as transmission, distribution revenue metering, testing, maintenance and repair and does related work as required.
Performing journey level electrical work and locating and diagnosing trouble, and installation in electrical systems or components.
Switching sequencing and power outage coordination involving different kinds of switch gear, breakers, and circuits such as High Voltage controls, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), contacts, wiring, ladder logic diagrams, governors and governor controls, and High voltage system relays, up to 60kV voltage levels.
Test, calibrate, maintain and repair distribution system line equipment such as transformers, capacitors, regulators, reclosers and associated control equipment; test prior to energization and perform fault locating of high-voltage underground cable systems; Substation duties are essential functions of this position.
Maintenance and operation of substation, controls, and power flow.
Prepare and deliver job service reports, deficiency reports, and properly complete work orders.
Answer emergency calls during and outside of normal working hours, evaluates emergency problems, performs troubleshooting of electrical equipment.
Provide additional support to 600 volt and below electrician for troubleshooting, repairs and installation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance and/or training to coworkers.
May coordinate work and assign tasks.
WHAT YOU'LL DO To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform each of the following duties satisfactorily: Electrical HVAC General Maintenance & Inspection WHAT YOU'LL NEED To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required functions.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Experience in high voltage electrical; operation, maintenance and basic repair of HVAC/R, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, water systems, etc.
Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques, and operations.
Detailed knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance, and repair.
Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve general results.
Responsible for setting department deadlines.
Errors in judgment may cause long-term impact to co-workers, supervisor, department, and/or line of business.
Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Graduate of apprentice program or trade school preferred 5+ years of related work experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting Refrigeration experience preferred CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES Universal CFC certification required.
Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC/R and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry, or engine repair.
Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record with periodic checks (where applicable).
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES Uses personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email, ESS, and training.
Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook.
Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs.
or more.
Scope of responsibility Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.
Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.
Social skills Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor.
Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.
Financial knowledge Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles.
Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.
Reasoning ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situation where only limited standardization exists.
Requires intermediate analytical skills.
Work environment This job operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.
Physical demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Must have ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing Regularly required to apply vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics Safety Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by our work ethic & high quality decision making.
This includes but is not limited to: Complete required and assigned HSE training at a satisfactory level Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-related requirements at all times Participate in all HSE-related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment, etc.
Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required.
Follow all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as it relates to building operations and safe work habits.
Follow Uniform Dress Code while working and maintain a neat and clean appearance while on the property at times other than working hours Follow NEC, State and Local Building codes and regulations.
Follow company policies in regards to electrical safety.
Work will be de-energized per CBRE policy with the exception of troubleshooting and operational testing.
*California Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training and experience.
The salary range is $62 - $64 per hour.
The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience.
CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.
We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process.
If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.
com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.
S.
) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing.
If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.