ELECTRIC POWER CONTROLLER

Duties

• You will be responsible for ensuring efficient production of electric power by gas turbine generators, ensuring proper distribution of purchased electricity and distribution of heat for heating and cooling for most of the facilities on base.
• You will operate the entire system of the Cogeneration Plants consisting of three Gas Turbine Generators that can produce 16.4 MW total, photovoltaic system that can produce 9.3 MW, five boilers capable of producing 160 MBTU of heat per hour.
• You will closely monitor HMI computer screens to detect large changes in load and operate Cogeneration turbines and other generating equipment to adapt to these load changes, and maintain the optimum demand on commercial sources.
• You will coordinate electric operation with supporting or related work functions supervisors for alternating current and direct current equipment to control and distribute electrical power through the primary and secondary distribution systems.
• You will check and adjust heat output capacity and electrical generation to meet varying loads.
• You will stage boilers to meet anticipated requirements of electrical production as the base increases or reduce during off peak times.
• You will check and adjust heat output capacity and electrical generation to meet varying loads.
• You will coordinate with supporting or related work functions supervisors for all electrical line repairers or failures of equipment, repairs needed and assure that circuits are open, isolated, and tagged before work is started.
• You will closely monitor data from existing metering from breakers, substations, SCADAMATE switches and observe operation of feeder relays and substations.
• You will connect, disconnect, parallel, or substitute electrical units or conductors in coordination with the Electrical Supervisor or by remote control from the HMI and computer-controlled equipment.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You must possess a current valid United States driver's license.
• You must possess Respiratory Protection Certification.
• You must possess or be able to obtain Boiler Certification Operator's license or Stationery Engineer or other applicable license or certification from an accredited source.
• You may occasionnaly be required to use respirator or other personal protective equipment (PPE) when work requires exposure to workplace hazards.
• Work occasionally requires use fall protection, scaffolding or cranes at heights of 20 feet, or confined spaces procedures when working in close quarters such as manholes.
• You may be subjected to electric shock, cuts, bruises, be exposed to high temperature, high noise levels, and possible exposure to lead, chemicals, or carcinogens.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• Work expereince prolonged sitting as well as periods of walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, stretching, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Work at times is performed outside in bad weather and in areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty and greasy.
• Frequently lift parts and equipment that weigh up to 20 pounds. Occasionally life items that weigh over 40 pounds with assistance from other workers.

Qualifications

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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION performing the following: 1) Assist with distributing and controlling electrical distribution systems; 2) Assist with operating control boards to remotely control breakers, transformers and switches 3) Interpreting operating instructions and distribution equipment operating criteria to determine the proper time to switch in other feeders.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may or may not be authorized.

Must possess or be able to obtain Boiler Certification Operator's license or Stationary Engineer or other applicable license or certification form an accredited source (e.g. City of Los Angeles boiler Plant Operator License, National Assocation of Power Engineers (NAPE) Basic Boiler Plant Operator Certification, National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineering (NIULPE) 5th Class Power Engineer, or equivalent) within 18 months of being placed in the position, or possess military training and experience in a rating or military occupational speciality focusing on operation and/or maintenance of mechanical fluid systems, combustion systems, turbine engines or power generation (e.g. Navy Machineist Mate or Boiler Technician, Air Force Aerospace Propulsion Mechanic, Army Utilities Equipment repairer, or other serice equivalent. Employee primarily work inside in well-lighted comfortable workspaces.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.