Plant Electrician (m/w/d)

Who We Are

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more.

Expected salary range of $90,950 to $107,000 ($43.72/hr - $51.44/hr), varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Location

This role is based at our Washington, D.C. plant. Working hours for the role will be Monday - Friday, 6 AM - 2:30 PM EST.  Occasional weekend hours and overtime may be required, to support plant maintenance or emergency situations, as needed. 

Primary Purpose of Position

Join Constellation as a Plant Electrician and be a key player in our Combined Heat and Power Facility!

As a Plant Electrician you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, testing and repair of plant equipment and systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Plant equipment includes motor control centers, electrical switchgear, plant control systems, gas conditioning system, instrumentation and controls, breakers, motors, miscellaneous electrical systems and other associated equipment. Manage contractors and repairs to high voltage systems. Duties and responsibilities may include other associated tasks as directed by the Combined Heat and Power Plant Manager.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Work as a member of the Combined Heat and Power Facility Operations and Maintenance Team.
• Diagnose system and equipment problems, equipment includes generators, motors, breakers, switches, and other electrical gear from 480 V up to 13.8 kV.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on plant electrical equipment and systems.
• Assist in planning and scheduling work for outages.
• Maintain custody records of electrical calibration equipment.
• Maintain compliance with industry electrical safety standards.
• Assist in vendor sourcing to ensure the best value and highest quality for the DC Water Cogeneration Facility.
• Install revisions or modifications to plant systems, update controls drawings and schematics.
• Follow all approved plant operating, maintenance and health and safety procedures.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Decisions are made based on formal procedures, calculations, deductive reasoning, and consultation with supervisor.
• Schedule and status activities for both outage and non-outage work scope
• Assist in the administration and execution of the preventative maintenance program.
• Assist in maintaining and controlling the plant electrical inventory system.
• Perform calibrations and testing of equipment maintain custody records of calibration and test equipment.
• Perform other duties, as assigned. Other duties may include assisting with mechanical maintenance, equipment calibrations, general housekeeping, etc.
• This position may be required to work overtime to support vacations, plant outages, emergency work, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma and 5 years electrical maintenance experience, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Technical trades training (trade or military), such as electrical certifications or similar certifications
• Understanding of Medium Voltage Systems (480 volts up to 13.8 kV) and their maintenance
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude, basic steam plant and combustion turbine knowledge
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude, including working with switching up to 480 volts
• Experience with analytical troubleshooting techniques and root cause failure analysis
• Computer skills, including proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, talk, hear and use hands.
• Ability to climb ladders, reach with hands and arms to climb and balance
• Ability to stoop, crawl, and bend at knees and waist. Lift up to 50 lbs
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing electrical maintenance at a power plant or industrial plant
• Maximo experience