Plant Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

Under general supervision of the Water Operations Manager, the Plant Electrician is responsible for performing skilled level electrical work in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade. This position may be assigned to shop or field installation tasks. This position may require to be on-call after hours, holidays, and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications :

A high school Diploma or GED equivalent and completion of a recognized four year electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent training; or three years of experience as a skilled controls electrician; Or any other combination of experience, training and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. Knowledge of NFPA70E is required. Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License and be able to meet the Community's insurance carrier requirements. Must successfully complete a background check

Examples of Duties :

• Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring systems and equipment, both high and low voltage (i.e., wall electrical outlets, air distribution systems, pumps, transformers, motors, and appliances);
• Maintains and repairs equipment used in 24-hour operations;
• Installs control systems and devices;
• Installs and maintains motors of several hundred horsepower, coils, transformers, and control equipment of up to 480 volts;
• Documents information on preventive maintenance file petaining to electrical equipment and machinery and monitors a preventive maintenance program;
• Installs and maintains water pumps and booster stations consisting of various horsepower, from functional to several horsepower;
• Installs and maintains transformers, substations, and related control equipment (motors, generators, pumps, blowers, air compressors, etc.);
• Installs, maintains, and repairs series and multiple lighting systems at wastewater and water treatment facilities;
• Draws circuits on a one line diagram for controls;
• Designs functional electric circuitry for electrical systems;
• Operates earth moving equipment, aerial equipment, and pneumatic equipment in the installation and repair of electrical equipment;
• Provides on-the-job training for staff members in skills of the electrical trade;
• Responds to customer inquiries or complaints;
• Acts as a "on-call" electrician for responding to emergency calls after normal working hours;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Other Requirements :

Classification Status :

This is a Non-Exempt position.

Disclaimer :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Statement of Understanding :

I have read and understand this job description. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.