University of Colorado Boulder · 15 hours ago
Medium Voltage Systems Technician
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Medium Voltage Systems Technician to perform skilled technical work in the operation and maintenance of their 15kV electrical distribution system. The role involves preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical generation and distribution components to ensure reliability and efficiency in utility services.
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Responsibilities
Diagnose, calibrate, read, repair, install, and modify utility instrumentation, metering, and electrical distribution systems. Perform power quality analysis; calibrate equipment according to specified standards; remove and replace parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies; keep accurate records; order and stock replacement parts. Test equipment used, which may include oscilloscopes, digital frequency meters, digital volt-ohm-meters, computers, and bench testing equipment. Schematic drawings are used as reference for some diagnostic and repair work
Conduct tests and commissions, and inspect all installed electrical distribution and metering equipment for proper operation, balance, sequence of operations and assembly of components, ensuring compliance with CU Standards, codes, manufacturer's handbook schematics, project specifications, as-built drawings, diagrams, and blue prints
Assist in the overhaul of gas and steam turbine generators, boilers, and centrifugal chillers, pumps, motors, and other equipment
Maintain documentation of all repairs, calibrations, control points, and alarm and trip points of each piece of equipment; prepare schematic drawings, point-to-point diagrams, control loops, sketches, and reports to indicate changes or adjustments made to the electrical distribution system
Perform preventive maintenance of electrical control and monitoring systems of distribution system components, including 15kV switching, disassembling, cleaning, repairing and/or replacing, reassembling and calibrating
Perform preventive maintenance of electrical systems and components of the cogeneration facility, including a steam turbine generator, two combustion turbine generators and auxiliary equipment ranging in voltages from 24V to 13.2kV
Qualification
Required
Must have a valid driver's license
Two years of experience in maintaining, repairing, preventative maintenance, installing, modifying, and calibrating medium voltage equipment in an industrial, chemical, or utility plant
Including two years technical experience in medium voltage (greater than 600V) systems and the maintenance of 15KV equipment such as transformers, switches, and circuit breakers
The ability to work independently and in a team setting
Phenomenal problem-solving skills
Thorough knowledge of utility distribution system safety and environmental compliance requirements
Strong digital literacy (including Microsoft Office)
Preferred
Experience in electrical distribution systems
Training from a military, accredited institution, or graduation from an apprenticeship program on boilers, turbines, steam, energy, power, heat transfer and power plant instrumentation, or control and monitoring systems
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
ECO Pass for local transit
Access to world-class outdoor recreation
Company
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder is a bold, innovative community of scholars and learners who accelerate human potential
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.19MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-10-10Grant· $1.4M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2021-09-29Grant· $22M
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