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Job SummaryAbout the Position: This position is located at Big Bend Project Office, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and situated in Fort Thompson, South Dakota.
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Power Plant Electronics Mechanic Trainee IV without more than normal supervision. Power Plant Electronics Mechanic Trainee IV: The ability to perform common routine maintenance such as disassembling, repairing, and replacing defective electronic parts. Work is performed under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and inspection upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics Ingenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Theory of Electronics Trouble shooting (Electronic Equipment) Use of Test Equipment: Electronics PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires being on your feet most of the time with considerable bending and stooping depending on the equipment being worked on. Significant periods of time are spent kneeling in cramped quarters. Requires heavy lifting, wire pulling, and some climbing. Also working from aerial bucket truck on deenergized circuits. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed primarily inside the powerplant, often in close quarters and in cramped positions. Work with and around high voltage currents, subject to electrical shock with possibly lethal results. Is subject to cuts, burns, bruises from working with electrical hand and power tools. Constant noise and vibration of generating equipment makes concentration extremely difficult. Occasionally exposed to hot and cold temperatures when working outdoors in switchyards, intake structures and spillways and outside electrical. distribution systems.
Major DutiesInspect, test, repair, calibrate and program the following: instruments, meters, transducers, relays, supervisory control systems, data loggers, computers, programmable logic controllers, digital PBX systems/VOIP, event recorders, etc.Operate various air or electric portable tools such as drills, grinders, solder gun, etc., to rework or build new parts and to install various electronic equipment.Use, maintain and calibrate all shop and field test equipment such as signal generators, frequency meters, standing wave indicators, counters, multimeters, oscilloscopes, resistance bridges, etc.Occasionally, design and fabricate special test equipment required for troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.Make modifications to improve operation of equipment and ensure that such changes are incorporated into records, drawings, etc.Make software/firmware installations and upgrades to various equipment.Analyze present systems or problems to determine changes in maintenance or installation, and coordinate proposals with responsible supervisor.Assist in estimating quantities and cost of materials, parts, tools and maintaining sufficient stock level for operating and emergency needs.Use manufacturer's catalogs, drawings, and wiring diagrams in preparing requisitions.