Red Rochester

Position Summary

In this role you will maintain the high voltage electrical distribution system (with system voltages at 480-34.5KV) to ensure uninterrupted power supply to all facilities and buildings across Eastman Business Park, and install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain components associated with the system.  

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain Clear and Consistent Communication relating to the current status, performance and needs of your assigned location with RED-Rochester team supervisor, maintenance planner and operations staff. Ensure all RED-Rochester customer-communicated concerns are immediately communicated and appropriately responded to.
• Assists Maintenance Planner to develop standard preventive maintenance routines to ensure maximum equipment uptime and lifespan is attained for all responsible systems.
• Assists Maintenance Planner to develop corrective (repair) maintenance job plans as needed to ensure all equipment repairs are completed in a timely basis to maintain all system redundancies for optimum emergency performance.
• Coordinates with Maintenance Planner, all shutdown planning (routine & emergency) for the execution of maintenance activities to include Customer end-user notifications.
• Complete all planned maintenance routines for assigned locations, documenting all actions within the RED-Rochester work order management system (MAXIMO®).
• Complete all assigned corrective maintenance actions, documenting all actions within the RED-Rochester work order management system (MAXIMO®).
• Assist with any Plant Overhaul, Upgrade or Modernization Activities being completed within assigned locations.
• Supervise any outside Contractor executing work within your assigned work location to ensure compliance with RED-Rochester safety policies and that the RED-Rochester standards for workmanship are maintained.
• Ability to perform tests including but not limited to transformer insulation resistance, transformer turns ration, high-current injection, fuse continuity, protective relay testing, cable testing, etc.
• Work, as needed within the larger team structure for Red-Rochester major emergencies or catastrophic failures.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the following equipment testing, but not limited to: Transformer Insulation Resistance, Transformer Turns Ration, High-Current Injection, Fuse Continuity, Protective Relay Testing, Cable Testing, and Generator Performance Testing.

Competencies, but not limited to:

• 13,800Kv Electrical Generation systems, Buses, Bus Ties, Load-centers, other metal clad Switchgear systems
• 2400vAC electrical systems, Transformers, Motors, Motor Starters, other Switchgear systems
• Circuit Breakers, Protective Relay systems, Automatic Transfer Switches: Clean, Inspect, Repair & Test all functional components.
• Voltage control & excitation, battery operated control voltage systems, battery charging systems.
• Excellent and Clear Communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Demonstrated Electrical aptitude and abilities
• Demonstrated Mechanical aptitude and abilities
• Demonstrated conceptual and practical trouble shooting skills
• Ability to follow procedures, work instructions and safety/environmental regulations
• General Knowledge and working understand of Computers utilizing generally understood business applications such as Microsoft Office ®, IBM Maximo ® or others.

Education and/or Experience:  

• High school diploma/GED
• Armed Forces training, Documented Electrical Apprenticeship Training or Equivalent field experience required.
• Applicable Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required. 

Qualifications or Licenses:

• Demonstrated Knowledge of the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Work Place.
• Demonstrated Knowledge of the current National Electrical Code.
• Must obtain required safety operator licenses, as needed for fork truck, man lift and scissor lift within 12  months (Employer Provided)
• Immediately obtain OSHA 10hr certification.
• Must obtain OSHA 30hr certification within 12 months.
• Must have an unencumbered valid NYS drivers’ license

Work Environment

Location:

Schedule:

Travel: 

Environment: Industrial environment. Working outside in all weather conditions from street level to roof tops. Working inside in extreme conditions from Manholes, and building basements to rooftops. Possibility of temperatures ranging from extreme cold to over 100 degrees. Work will take place in chemical areas, noisy areas and areas that may be very dirty. Also will be operating heavy-duty machinery and vehicles including, Boomlifts (Manlifts), scissors lifts, fork trucks and power-walkie trucks.

Physical Demands

• Position requires strenuous effort, climbing, stair climbing, and crawling to accomplish equipment isolation and movement of material.
• Lifting and carrying of a variety of equipment weighing up to 50 lbs is sometimes necessary along with moving refrigeration cylinders and chemical drums weighing more than 50 lbs.
• Potential to enter manholes underground (Confined spaces) and the Utilities tunnels.

Compensation

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, RED-Rochester provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $35 to $45 per hour. This position is also eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus program.

Benefits 

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package that includes:

• A generous time off program 
  • Upon hire, up to 156 hours of accrued vacation time 
  • Personal time of 3 days annually 
  • 10 company-paid holidays
• Annual bonus program (dependent on position) 
• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans
• Company paid Life Insurance/Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Spending Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and a competitive company match
• Educational assistance program

RED-Rochester is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.