Journeyperson Electrician

The New York Power Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

Summary

Maintains, tests, installs, repairs and removes electrical equipment under the jurisdiction of the Niagara Project.  This work may take place in a variety of locations including generating plants, switchyards, river intakes and municipal electric stations.  Switchyard responsibilities include overhead equipment and structures, underground distribution lines and lighting for station, switchyard and roadways.  Uses electrical test instrument to perform routine testing and troubleshooting as necessary.

Responsibilities

Must have successfully completed a certified apprenticeship.  Must have a working knowledge of running wire though conduit, performing breaker preventative and corrective maintenance.

Knowledge of installing, repairing and operating building electrical and emergency power generation systems.

Knowledge of operating, troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems of various applications.

Knowledge of safety procedures for the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems. Knowledge of safety precautions when operating motorized vehicles, equipment and hand tools. Knowledge of the operation and programming Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's).

Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC).Knowledge of local and national regulatory electrical codes and requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To be updated.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Must have 5 years of experience at the Journeyperson level.  Experience in the power industry preferred.

Physical Requirements

N/A

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Hourly rates for union-represented employees are collectively bargained by the New York Power Authority and IBEW. The negotiated pay rate for this position is $51.01 per hour.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law. 
 
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns.  To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.