Electrical System Owner

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Power Systems responsibilities:

• Responsible for electrical power systems at the site from the utility service point down to 50 volts.
• Responsible to keep single line drawings, short circuit studies, coordination studies, and arc flash hazard studies up to date.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable codes and laws.
• Leads the review of proposed changes to electrical systems.
• Supports maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of power systems.
• Responsible for testing and inspection of power system devices and equipment.
• Responsible to correct deficiencies or failures and maintain records.
• Maintains a Business Continuity Plan listing repair and replacement resources for critical equipment.
• Responds to power system emergencies. 
• Serves as the primary contact for the electric utility company concerning outages (planned and unplanned), utility reliability, etc.
• Knows (or can look up) the available capacity of power system equipment.
• Plans, manages, and completes follow up work for scheduled electrical outages.
• Maintains the site power system master plan which includes current capacities, potential projects, and capacity needs.
• Ensures electrical installations are done correctly and meet applicable codes and standards.
• Responsible for the Electrical Systems Design & Construct and Operate & Maintain checklists in the HS&E Key Element Assessments. 
• Participates in HS&E audits.

Electrical Safety responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall electrical safety program at the site. 
• Maintains site electrical safe practices.
• Supports and provides electrical safety training and qualification, including electrical safety awareness training.
• Manages energized electrical work permits at the site per local laws.
• Manages temporary wiring permit system.
• Participates in the investigation, reporting, and follow up of electrical systems incidents.
• Interpretation of single line drawings, short circuit studies, coordination studies, and arc flash hazard studies.
• Gives input to the Overall Risk Assessment in the review of proposed changes to electrical systems.
• Manages the selection and regular inspection of tools, equipment, and PPE used for work on electrical systems.
• Participates in the selection of electrical contractors. Participates in HS&E audits. 
• Organizes annual internal and external electrical audits.

Job Qualifications

• Required - Knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC
• Required - Experience with troubleshooting electrical systems & root cause analysis (minimum 3 years experience).
• Preferred - Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Programmable Logic Controllers & HMI’s (minimum 3 years or Rockwell certification)
• Preferred - Experience with replacing/repairing motors and variable frequency drives.

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