Works on live circuits from low voltage to high voltage on a daily basis. Duties include, but are not limited to: Installing/troubleshooting issues for electrical motors, pumps, panels, disconnects, generators, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), soft starts, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Troubleshoots three-phase electrical panels with the following voltages: 115 volts, 230 volts, 480 volts, and 4,160 volts switchgear. Isolates switchgear, including breakers, transformers, transfer switches, generators, and control panels. Exercises independent judgment concerning equipment in service, during standby duty, or off-duty hours. Isolates and/or switches power to electrical load centers from one center to the next; interprets drawings and schematics for troubleshooting electrical control circuits, live and isolated; identifies electrical hazards; applies proper knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and utilizes such as required. Performs a variety of electrical maintenance tasks concerning plant equipment and its related auxiliaries, such as VFDs, soft starts, and PLCs. Interacts with management, staff, and the public to identify and resolve service needs; determines the amount of materials, supplies, equipment, and time needed to complete assigned work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of four (4) years of journey-level experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of electronic and heavy electrical equipment, industrial electrical and electronic control systems.
PREFERENCE FOR: Licensed Master Electrician (copy of License must be uploaded to online application within three [3] business days of application submittal); completion of a vocational program, Associate's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree in an electrical-related field; VFD installation/programming experience; experience using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)/Allen-Bradley PLC software; two (2) or more years of experience working in a water and wastewater operations environment.
