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TELEVICENTRO OF PUERTO RICO

PR · On-site

Trabajar con la entrada de contratos de Wapa y Wapa América- Programación regular y especial, infomerciales, entre otros en el sistema. * Asistir a los vendedores, revisar discrepancias, tarifas ...

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Armed Security Guard

Boulder City, NV · On-site

$22.13/hr

Taxable Entity SHIELDS POINT LLC Job Title Armed Security Guard Location NV Boulder City WAPA - Boulder City, NV 89005 US (Primary) Category Security and Protective Services Job Type Full-time ...

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Electronics Engineer

Billings, MT · On-site

$104K/yr

This position is part of the WAPA-RMR-Rocky Mountain Region or WAPA-UGPR-Upper Great Plains Region. As an Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for provide engineering expertise for the ...

Western Area Power Administration

Accountant

Folsom, CA · On-site +1

$50K - $129K/yr

Prepares supporting documentation for use in presenting WAPA's budget/programs to DOE, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * Must be a U.S.

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Electronics Engineer

Bismarck, ND · On-site

$104K/yr

This position is part of the WAPA-RMR-Rocky Mountain Region or WAPA-UGPR-Upper Great Plains Region. As an Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for provide engineering expertise for the ...

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Internal Medicine Physician

Longview, WA · On-site

$285.12 - $348.48/hr

Join PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center as a full-time Internal Medicine physician and be part of a community-oriented Primary Care team in Longview, Washington. This is one of the most robust ...

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Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Reston, VA · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Reston Hospital Center is seeking Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistants to support Northern Virginia's newest adult cardiothoracic surgery program. The ideal candidate is a certified physician ...

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Electronics Engineer

Loveland, CO

$104K/yr

This position is part of the WAPA-RMR-Rocky Mountain Region or WAPA-UGPR-Upper Great Plains Region. As an Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for provide engineering expertise for the ...

TELEVICENTRO OF PUERTO RICO

PR · On-site

Exento Resumen General Responsable de liderar las operaciones de Master Control y VTR, asegurando la transmisión continua, confiable y de la más alta calidad técnica de WAPA TV y todas sus ...

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Electronics Engineer

Watertown, SD · On-site

$104K/yr

This position is part of the WAPA-RMR-Rocky Mountain Region or WAPA-UGPR-Upper Great Plains Region. As an Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for provide engineering expertise for the ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Wapa, and why are they important?

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What is a Wapa?

A WAPA job typically refers to a position at the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), a federal agency responsible for marketing and delivering hydroelectric power across the western United States. WAPA jobs can include roles in engineering, energy management, administration, and maintenance, among others. Employees at WAPA help ensure reliable and sustainable energy distribution while working within a government-regulated environment.

What is the difference between Wapa vs Electrician?

AspectWapaElectrician
CredentialsTypically requires certification or licensing depending on regionRequires state licensing, apprenticeships, and certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, maintenance, industrial settingsResidential, commercial, industrial electrical systems
Industry UsageUsed in utility, construction, and industrial sectorsCommonly employed in building and infrastructure projects

Wapa and Electrician roles both involve electrical work, but Wapa often refers to utility or power company workers, while Electricians focus on installing and repairing electrical systems in buildings. Wapa workers typically work for utility companies, whereas Electricians are employed across construction, maintenance, and industrial sectors. Understanding these differences helps clarify job expectations and career paths in the electrical industry.

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Electrical Equipment Repairer (Converter Tech)

Western Area Power Administration

Miles City, MT • On-site, Remote

$67.28/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

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This position is part of the WAPA-UGP-Upper Great Plains. As an Electrical Equipment Repairer (Converter Tech), you will be responsible for the comprehensive maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of a wide array of electrical and electronic equipment essential for high-voltage power system operation. The role involves analyzing operational performance, assisting in maintenance program development, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
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Duties
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As an Electrical Equipment Repairer (Converter Tech), you will:
  • Perform preventive and non-preventive maintenance to a variety of simple and complex electrical/electronic equipment systems in five basic categories: high voltage direct current (HVDC) valves and controls, valve cooling systems, monitor and support systems, associated building support systems and high voltage switchyard equipment.
  • Perform installation, repair, correction, troubleshooting and modification work as well as preventive maintenance of the equipment.
  • Maintain and repair HVDC Valves modules, HVDC Controls, and fiber optic interface components. The HVDC controls include card-based analog, Operational-Amplifier (OP-AMP) based circuits, digital, and microprocessor-based circuits used in valve firing, disturbance suppressor, automatic voltage and reactive controller, valve thermal analog computer, interface relay and mini-simulator.
  • Maintain and repair valve cooling system to include work on programmable controllers, various types of sensors, water treatment systems, chemical injection and monitor system pH control system, recorders, motors, fans and pumps.
  • Maintain and repair building support systems to include heating, ventilation, air conditioning, security, fire protection, lighting, air compressors, batteries and battery chargers, station service switchgear and transformers, motor control centers and uninterruptible power supplies.
  • Monitor and analyze day-to-day HVDC converter operational performance and maintenance problems. Assist the foreman or engineers in developing comprehensive preventative maintenance and testing programs, methods, procedures and safe work practices. Participate in the planning, organization, scheduling, and coordination of work.
  • 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.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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Conditions of employment
  • 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.
  • Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.
  • 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 is subject to the random drug and alcohol testing program established by the Department of Energy.
  • The position requires a pre-appointment and annual physical exam at Federal expense.
  • 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.

Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C).
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
Your resume should demonstrate that you possess these elements and screen out. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the elements and screen out identified below.
This job has a screen-out factors which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on this screen-out element(s) or who do not score at least half of the total points possible across all elements will be found ineligible.
The screen-out element for this position is: The ability to do journeyman Electrical Equipment Repairer (Converter Tech) independently without more than normal supervision. You must be able to install and commission, or maintain and repair, at least three (3) of the following:
  1. High voltage direct current (HVDC) valves and controls;
  2. Valve cooling systems;
  3. Monitor and support systems;
  4. Associated building support systems including HVAC;
  5. High voltage switchyard.

Working Conditions: Work is done both indoors and out-of-doors with exposure to hazardous materials and the possibility of electrical shock, falls, bruises, cuts, burns, strains, and inclementside in variable weather. Work can require travel requiring temporary lodging away from duty station.
Physical Effort: Active climbing, lifting, working in strained positions. Work from ladders, scaffolds, and manlift devices. May work from support structures which requires the use of appropriate fall protection equipment. Install and repair equipment in confined and enclosed spaces. Regularly
lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or more.
Education
For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience.
Additional information
  • This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
  • For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov.
  • Applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) when applying or competing for a job due to a medical condition or to exercise religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this vacancy announcement.
  • Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level.
  • The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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