Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (EEC) (Journeyman & Craftsman-in-Training)

As an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (EEC), you will ensure the functionality, reliability, and efficiency of electronic systems that support power grid operations. You will install, modify, repair, program and test communication, control process computers, and supervisory control systems. This position helps the organization deliver safe and reliable power to customers. The additional information section has more details on Open and Continuous Announcements.

As an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (EEC) (Journeyman & Craftsman-in-Training), you will: Maintains, modifies, installs, repairs, programs, and tests a variety of simple to complex electronic equipment used in communication, computers and network equipment, and supervisory control systems. Perform database modification and software configuration. Develop software test routines for verifying communication settings and operational specifications. Performs work on the communications equipment used for power system operation and control, relaying, data logging, and indication. The equipment includes both fixed and mobile digital VHF, UHF, microwave radio and fiber optic communication systems, voice and data communications, VoIP telephony systems, digital cross-connect equipment, communication alarm and network management equipment, powerline carrier and tone equipment, digital multiplexers, and packet-based IP switches and routers. Work on other electronic equipment such as physical security and video surveillance equipment, antenna systems, programmable logic controllers using digital and analog 1/0 for system protection communications. Maintains auxiliary generators, transfer switches, storage batteries, battery chargers, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), HVAC and propane fuel systems. Performs work on computers and network equipment. Install and test network devices and connections in LAN, WAN and control center networks. Configure, install, troubleshoot and repair network switches and routers. Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions in supervisory control and data acquisition equipment and analog and digital telemetering equipment. Downloads and uploads firmware and database configurations, identifies software errors, and makes corrections to software databases. Coordinates the installation of new SCADA databases. Completes testing and commissioning with dispatch operations in accordance with accepted test plan and procedures. Maintains and services customer utility interfaces and remote terminal unit (RTU) data ports. Program, test, install, and maintain RTUs. Interpret electrical drawings and electronic circuit diagrams. Install, align, calibrate, adjust and maintain equipment. Perform tower work including tower inspection, maintaining tower lighting systems, installing coax, wavegide, various antenna and associated hardware. Uses digital signal analyzers. Install, maintain, and repair SONET and Packet communications equipment. Install, commission, maintain and repair network switches. Installs, aligns, tests, troubleshoots, performs scheduled maintenance on SCADA master equipment, VoIP telephony services, digital processors, data monitoring equipment, communication alarming equipment, large scale integration video equipment, voice and data logging equipment, data storage systems, UPS and non-UPS power equipment, CCTV equipment, paging and notification systems, intertie monitoring equipment, and other systems as assigned which directly support local Control Center functions. Perform all duties in compliance with DOE directives and WAPA orders, WAPA's Power System Safety rules, and WAPA's safe clearance procedures. Identify safety hazards and unsafe conditions and take immediate action to mitigate or eliminate them. Actively participate in job planning and pre-job safety briefings.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. Security clearance and associated requirements - Moderate. Position is subject to random drug testing. You must pass pre-employment drug testing. You must pass pre-employment medical examination. This position requires the ability to operate a Government vehicle. The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, able to obtain and maintain Defensive Drivers certification and have a valid state driver's license. Defensive Driver's Training will be completed upon employment. The incumbent must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required. The incumbent must wear Arc Rated protective clothing when in proximity to exposed energized circuits. The incumbent of this position is subject to inclement weather conditions such as high temperatures, rain, sleet, snow, and extreme cold. This position may be subject to regular and recurring overtime. Overtime may be on short notice to include nights, holidays, and weekends in support of related mission requirements. This position requires the incumbent to climb communication towers up to 400 feet tall. This position requires a climbing weight not to exceed 310 pounds with all required gear and personal weight without gear not to exceed 280 pounds. This position may require the incumbent to occasionally fly in a fixed wing aircraft or helicopter during the performance of assigned duties; this is a Condition of Employment for a Journeyman. Employees may be required to function in an "on-call" status for 24-7 support; this is a Condition of Employment for a Journeyman. A Service Agreement of up to 2 years is required for the CIT position.