Overview
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Summary
The High Voltage-Safety Operations Supervisor supervises, and coordinates training activities related to the installation, maintenance, supply, and repair of high-voltage electric power, related systems for transit vehicles, and related infrastructure. Ensures high voltage electricity is managed and distributed in a clean, safe, and environmentally conscientious manner.
Employees must maintain flexible availability to cover a
range of shifts including holidays, nights, and weekends, during both their
training period and when assigned to permanent shifts.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Tests, inspects, maintains, troubleshoots,
repairs, and operates high voltage electrical systems, including, but not
limited to, transformers, switching stations, underground switches and
equipment, distribution lines, circuit breakers, relays, substations, control
panels, and building systems.
- Analyzes and solves problems with various high-voltage
electrical controls and systems, electromechanical repairs, transformers,
switches, and circuit breakers.
- Interprets schematics, prints, and oral
instructions for high-voltage electrical applications.
- Uses testing equipment, including but not
limited to DMMs, amp meters, Megger meters, High Voltage Tester, and an array
of tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Performs preventative maintenance following
methods and procedures to eliminate operating problems and improve outcomes.
- Provides technical guidance and training as
needed and may guide apprentices and high/low voltage electricians.
- Ensures high voltage electrical systems are
safe and operating efficiently.
- Follows all protocols, and complies with
safety procedures, statutory regulations, and federal and state codes.
- Provides technical guidance and training for
other trade crafts.
- Consult with other supervisors and departments
to coordinate all high-voltage activities as required.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities following
the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- As a part of your responsibility to support
the CATS Safety Culture, report safety concerns and issues through the various
methods established by CATS as outlined in the ASP.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general
technical manuals, procedures, diagrams, schedules, and governmental
regulations
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of
situations where only limited standardization exists
- Must possess a class A Commercial Vehicle Driver's License (CDL)
- Inspect and report on the quality of maintenance work
- Work independently with limited supervision
- Work odd and unusual hours as assigned
Preferred Qualification
License/Registration/Certification
Master Electrician License
Minimum Qualifications
- Class A commercial driver's license (CDL)
- High school diploma
- Five (5) years of experience with increasing
responsibility in high voltage system operation and maintenance
- Training that provides the required knowledge,
skills, and abilities, knowledge of applicable state and/or Federal policies,
laws, and regulations affecting a full-service High Voltage Department activity
- We strongly encourage veterans, individuals
with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment
opportunities.
Conditions of Employment
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
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