Water Treatment Plant - Electrician

Electrician

Under the supervision of the Plant Maintenance Foreman, this position operates with detailed technical skill and expertise in the completion of tasks and ensures that the components of the Authority's different process controls are operational, servicing the electronic components of monitoring and some of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA), as well as the initial troubleshooting of equipment and services, electrical transmission lines, circuitry, and motors. Must have or obtain within one year, the City of Pittsburgh Master Electrician License.

Responsibilities

• Designs, tests, calibrates, operates, maintains, and repairs electronic measuring and recording instruments, apparatus and equipment used to monitor and control Authority operations including the water treatment plant, chemical facilities, filtration processes and remote facilities.
• Calibrates, repairs, and maintains analog, digital control systems, flow meters, and pressure sensors.
• Identifies problems in the field and makes decisions utilizing independent judgment and analyses.
• Installs electrical and electronic control systems for the Authority; installs, repairs, maintains and modifies all lighting and power circuits, fixtures, controls, motors, pumps and equipment that is operated from all voltage levels (e.g., signal equipment, pumps, lighting, cranes, instrumentation, etc.)
• Perform electrical inspections for preventive maintenance; determines type and size wire, conduits, fixtures, boxes, etc., and proper voltage and overload protection necessary; modifies existing circuits, fittings, etc., to accommodate new and modern fixtures, equipment, and controls; lubricates and maintains electrical motors and medium voltage switchgear and related equipment.
• May install, repair, and maintain solid state circuits to control remote pumps, transmit status and analog data, including chlorine analyzers, turbid meters, level transmitters, rapid sand filter control devices, flow measuring devices Operator Interface Devices, etc.
• Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains some components of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA).
• Direct the work of lower-level personnel on a project basis.
• Maintain records, both manually and by computerized and/or automated methods, prepares accurate reports, work orders and correspondence may develop databases and spreadsheets using various software programs (e.g., Windows, Microsoft Office, Excel, Access etc.)
• May work all shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• May drive Authority vehicle to and from assigned work locations.
• Performs activities and functions of related lower-level personnel as assigned or required.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the practices of electronics theory and related knowledge to design, build, repair, calibrate and modify electronic components, circuitry, and controls.
• Ability to diagnose equipment problems and use computer-aided diagnostic equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of software associated not only with computers but also with peripheral equipment and apparatus that interact with the computer including digital displays, voltage modulators, differential pressure transducers and various other electronic components.
• Ability to perform electronic repairs to circuit boards and to use computer-aided diagnostic software and/or digital devices and to locate malfunctions.
• Ability to diagnose problems with electronic circuit boards and their component parts.
• High level of skill in industrial electronics and test equipment and all peripheral components associated with process and control instrumentation systems.
• Extensive knowledge of the materials, tools, equipment and procedures of the commercial/industrial electrician trade and of the hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Considerable knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic control systems, including solid state circuitry.
• Considerable knowledge of national and local electrical codes and safety regulations; ability to read drawings on circuits, control devices, printed circuits, and line diagrams; to work in elevated and constricted spaces, and to work outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, associates, outside agencies and the general public.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or a related field.
• Five (5) years' experience as an Instrumentation or Electronics Technician, commercial electrician, or industrial electrician.
• Have or obtain within one year, the City of Pittsburgh Master Electrician License, City of Pittsburgh Master Electrician License preferred.

General Requirements

Applicant must present a current, valid Class C (Class 1) Motor Vehicle Operator's License at the time of application or prior to appointment. A valid driver's license must be maintained throughout employment.

Supervision Exercised / Received

No direct reports / Will receive supervision directly from the Plant Maintenance Foreman, Electrical Manager, or Maintenance Manager.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to operate a pickup truck, van and forklift, and related equipment. The employee will perform heavy work including lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, and work in loud conditions with vibrations, traffic, mechanical, chemical, fire and explosive risks.

Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a loud or moderate noise level within the work environment. May perform work outdoors under extreme weather. The employee may be exposed to confined, high spaces, like erect scaffolding; loud conditions with vibrations, traffic, mechanical, chemical, fire, and explosive risks; and odors, dusts, fumes, mists, poor ventilation, and gases which may require a respirator.

Availability to work all three shifts, as well as weekends, and holidays. Subject to remain on duty beyond normal hours and/or recalled during emergency situations or other extensive periods.

Medical Examination

Employment may be contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) physical examination performed by the Authority's examining physician.

Drug Testing

Employment may be contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) drug screening. Continued employment may be subject to drug and alcohol testing conducted without advance notice and without individualized suspicion.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation

Ability to successfully pass a thorough investigation consisting of a criminal history check, verification of prior employment and performance, reference, and credentials checks, and in some cases credit history.

Applicants are subject to a System for Award Management (SAM) or any successor system search as maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) to ensure compliance with federal procurement and non-procurement programs.

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