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eTeam lists this Electronics Specialist - Cogeneration System opportunity in chapel hill, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Electronics Specialist - Cogeneration SystemLocation: Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Duration: 12 MonthsThis position provides an intermediate level skill set in Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E). The skill set level for this position allows one to work independently on less complicated equipment and systems or with minimal instruction and direction from Supervisor and/or advanced level technicians. Duties include but are not limited to:The installation, preventive, predictive, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of the power plant boilers and associated plant auxiliary equipment and fuel handling systems. (Examples: PLC's, CDS, VFD, VDS's, plant electrical systems consisting of 12.47kV, 4.16kV, 2.3kV, 480V and 120/280V, 480V motor control centers, CEMS, scientific analyzers for the water chemistry, steam turbine and diesel generator voltage regulators and governor control systems, electrical protective relaying).This position provides an intermediate skill set in the electrical, instrumentation and control circuitry on equipment and systems. (Examples: Instrument air, fans, pumps, valves, control valves, mills, cooling towers, fluid drives, air compressors water treatment systems, bag houses, fuel handling systems, stack lights and railroad crossing signals).This position requires a fundamental understanding of said systems, equipment, and components. It will also allow for development, modification and implementation of daily reports on the DCS. With appropriate training, this position is expected to become conversant with the EPA and DAQ regulatory requirements as they pertain to the CEMS.Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:It is used for heating, cooling, domestic hot water, sterilization of surgical instruments, distilled water production, food preparation and dish washing. Cogeneration Systems also generate electricity as a byproduct of steam generation. It can presently supply about 30 percent of the peak campus electrical load.Minimum Education/Experience:Associate's degree in electronics; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience:Experience in repair and maintenance in a variety of electrical/electronic equipment or systems.Position will work in extreme weather conditions including extreme heat/cold, direct sun, precipitation and/or wind.Must be able to remain in a single or stationary location/position for extended periods of time.Must have ability to ascend/descend stairs in buildings without an elevator.Will require employees to enter confined spaces or hazardous environments with the appropriate PPE in accordance with established procedures.This position supports the Cogeneration Facility and Manning Drive Steam Plant which is a continuous 24/7-365 days operation to meet the demands and maintain reliability of the Company. Events that jeopardize the facility's capacity to produce steam and electricity must be correct immediately. Therefore, this position may be required to report to work or remain at work during adverse weather events, university or public health emergency.
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chapel hill, NC, 27514, US
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