Electrical Equipment Repairman 2nd Class at The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority – St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Under general supervision, the Electrical Equipment Repairman 2nd Class assists in the testing and repairing of distribution transformers according to specifications.

Because the Authority has a responsibility to serve the public 24 hours a day, an employee in this class is expected to work overtime as conditions demand and may be called in on short notice during power outages and other emergencies.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Tests and repairs distribution transformers, reclosers, circuit breakers and regulators.
• Checks transformers and other apparatus prior to installation by line crew.
• Handles, tests, dumps and stores suspected NON-PCB and PCB (Poly-chlorinated biphenols) oils (transformer oils) at cistern tank #55.
• Works on underground high voltage cables; opens and closes fuse cutouts.
• Tests distribution transformers on 7620 primary voltage, reclosers on 14,400 primary voltage, circuit breakers and regulators in the transformer shop.
• Repairs distribution transformers and reclosers.
• Repairs street lights in enclosed spaces.
• Tests and repairs hot line sticks from 7620 volts and up for di-electric strength; also coats all sticks for hot line work.
• Conducts transformer turn ratio (TTR) tests on transformers.
• Tests capacitors and transformers by megering; runs separator at the Plant when dumping transformer oil and water.
• Takes monthly inventory of transformers in stock and monthly recloser readings for troubleshooting purposes.
• Cleans and maintains cistern tank #55 from oil and water.
• Maintains accurate inventory of transformers at all times; maintains an inventory of retired transformers at cistern tank #55.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of distribution electricity.
• Working knowledge of the electro-mechanical devices.
• Knowledge of simple electric circuits.
• Ability to use test equipment such as oil testers, recloser testers, hot stick and glove testers.
• Ability to use instruments such as volt/amp meter and phase rotation tester.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical diagrams.

High school diploma, or equivalent, including courses in the electrical trades and two (2) years of responsible experience in electrical work. Must be certified to perform hot line work.