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High Voltage Dist Specialist

Employer
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location
CHAPEL HILL, NC
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Employment Type
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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Department:

ES EDS-227210

Career Area:

Facilities and Skilled Trades

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Posting Open Date :

12/20/2024

Application Deadline:

02/07/2025

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

High Voltage Dist Specialist - Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalent:

GN11

Working Title:

High Voltage Dist Specialist

Position Number:

00037396

Vacancy ID:

P019985

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday.
7:00AM – 3:30PM.
On-Call Rotation.
Emergency & Adverse Weather Essential Position.
Communicable Disease Mandatory On-site Primary Position.

Work Location:

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$65,000- $84,956

Pay Band Information:

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The primary purpose of Electric Distribution Systems (EDS) is the distribution of electricity to the various buildings on the University campus and to the UNC Hospitals. This is accomplished through a complex system of 12kV underground circuits in duct banks run all over campus, which is controlled and protected by a modern relay and control system. EDS is part of Energy Services.

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of the Lead High Voltage Specialist is to serve as the Lead Lineman on job sites throughout campus, specifically the underground work crew. As the Lead Lineman, this position will oversee the maintenance of the medium and high voltage underground/overhead electric distribution systems (i.e. substations, transformers, switchgears, capacitor banks, and turbine generator), communication cables (i.e. Hardwire Safety Interlocks, CAT5E, and Fiber Optics), and specialty equipment (i.e. Secondary Current/Voltage Test Set, Transformer Turn Ratio Test Set, Infrared Camera, Stationary Batteries Impedance Test Set, Partial Discharge Test Set, as well as, complex proprietary software applications (Protective Relays, Power Meters, and GIS systems) to ensure uninterrupted power supply to all facilities and buildings on the University campus.

This position would be the field SME: There are several objectives to maintain highly skilled, trained, and knowledgeable employees. 1. Ensure all EDS employees are knowledgeable and aware of all hazards. 2. Provide acceptable/applicable training to all EDS personnel. 3. Supervise/Mentor employees and express good habits with no short cuts. 4. Provide leadership and train while working at the Job site.

OSHA, NESC, and IEEE organizations classifies electrical hazards as any voltage systems that are greater than 50 volts. This is considered low voltage per IEEE. Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) deals with electrical hazards at a continual (every day, every hour) basis. In fact, all EDS operations personnel is expected to work with 12,470 Volts at a continual basis. This hazard is required to be accepted and mitigated by all EDS personnel. It takes highly skilled, trained, and knowledgeable employees to work with this hazard.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalency and six months of electrical experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires certification(s).

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

This position requires advanced institutional knowledge and is an integral part of the operation of Electric Distribution Systems. It will actively participate in a lead capacity in the construction, installation, operation, maintenance/repair, modification, inspection, metering, public lighting, power distribution and applicable systems. Primarily this position will demonstrate expertise in switchgear, transformers, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) Control Systems and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The position requires minimal supervision and will assist supervisor in the training/leading lower level HVDS (Journey/Contributing) in duties above and assure compliance to job specifications and safety code requirements. This position will prepare and/or maintain documentation required to support job assignments as requested.

Knowledge-Technical:
- This position requires a thorough knowledge of construction, installation and maintenance of applicable systems, standard practices, materials, and techniques involved in the construction of primary and secondary overhead and underground distribution facilities, as well as metering of same. Considerable knowledge of all applicable codes and methods of installation and repair of primary and secondary overhead and underground distribution facilities and fiber optic cables used in metering. Thorough knowledge of all applicable codes and methods of installation and repair; ability to read and interpret schematics drawings and recommend corrective actions.

Equipment Operation:
- This position requires a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) in good standing, due to the operation of over sized vehicles and equipment. This could include forklift, bucket truck, dump truck, cherry-picker, and regular passenger truck.

Safety and Health Compliance:
- This position requires proper and safe use of all vehicles, equipment and systems requiring proactive steps to ensure safe operations of all job sites under supervision (training, site inspection, equipment inspections, job safety briefings at the job site to include accident prevention and corrective measures if a safety concern is identified. Provides feedback and consultation to the supervisor if not on-site as to the assessment of conditions on the job site. Required to participate in the DOT (Department of Transportation) Random Drug Testing Policy. Maintain First Aid and CPR Certifications.

Problem Solving:
- This position should be able to anticipate and/or troubleshoot complex electrical systems and/or equipment, and proactively respond to correct. In the absence of documentation, determine circuit configuration issues and a path to correct. Provide feedback when requested concerning implementation of corrective action on same.

Leadership:
- This position requires the ability to function in a supervisory role in the absence of a supervisor (vacation), by providing direction, lead complex jobs/projects and ensure compliance with all safety protocols and job- site direction. Additionally, the position will lead all job-site briefings daily and at any time the conditions change requiring a different procedure/protocol.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

At least 6 months electrical power lineman experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Condition of employment: Must possess and maintain Class “A” Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) – this position falls under the DOT guidelines with regards to CDL).Condition of employment: Participation in the DOT (Department of Transportation) Random Drug Testing Program.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements :

Condition of employment: Participation in the DOT (Department of Transportation) Random Drug Testing Program.

Some specialized equipment requires in-depth training and certification(s). (example – crane certification).

Working conditions include exposure to high voltage electricity and hazardous materials and fumes, elevated areas (i.e., over six feet), outdoor weather conditions, restricted movement and confined spaces, dirty environments, noisy environments, lifting/moving and carrying heavy objects (50+ lbs.).

Work at night, on weekends and/or holidays may be required depending on business needs.

This position is required to participate in the On-Call rotation.

In order to assure critical services to the University populations, this position has been designated as Adverse Weather and Emergency (Event) Duty. As such this position must report to work during periods of adverse weather (examples: tornado, snow, hurricane, earthquake, flooding, etc.) or other University emergency event (examples: criminal acts, terrorism, fire, chemical spills, loss of critical infrastructure (water, heat, power, and/or life safety systems), etc.).

The employee in this position is a CDME (communicable disease mandatory employee primary on-site). As such, the employee must report to work and/or remain on the job in case of a communicable disease or other serious public health threat declared by the public health officials.

Typical work schedule Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 3:30PM.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements:

Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Night work occasionally, On-call, Overtime occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally

Organization

The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.

Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.


Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117

Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894

Total Student Enrollment: 30,011

Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States

Type of Institution: Public, four-year

Undergraduate Admission: 15,961

Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039

Total Student Enrollment: 26,000

Faculty: 3,000

Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent

Faculty/student ratio: 1/14

Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.

Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.

Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400

Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.

Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!

Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu

Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu

Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.

Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career

Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.

Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.

Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci

The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad

The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors

Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.

UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.

UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.

Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.

Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm

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