FACILITIES MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN

Job Title

Electrician

Job Description

Perform specialized technical tasks and diagnostics in the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic components for City water and wastewater facilities. Perform skilled electrical work on 480-volt, and medium-voltage systems up to 4160 volts. This position operates under the moderate supervision of the assigned supervisor, with opportunities to exercise supervisory responsibilities over a small crew, ensuring the efficient and effective completion of assigned tasks.

Essential Functions/Duties

Diagnose and troubleshoot industrial electrical components, motor controls, VFDs, PLC I/O, and SCADA. Repair and replace industrial electrical components. Install new electrical circuits and systems; Inspect electrical systems to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code - 50%

Performs intermediate technical and skilled work in the maintenance, repair and replacement of machinery and equipment in a water and/or wastewater treatment plants; does related work as required. - 25%

Develop and prioritize work assignments; Requisition necessary equipment and materials; Maintain accurate records of time and materials. Communicate job requirements and receive instructions from the supervisor; Train and instruct unskilled and semi-skilled workers - 20%

Participate in the emergency on-call rotation - 5%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge with the National Electrical Code and relevant local and state regulations and codes.
• Understanding of advanced industrial electrical installation and repair practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, equipment, and supplies used for testing and repairing electrical systems.
• Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions, including the proper use and storage of chemicals, and understanding OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
• Proficiency in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and diagnosing electrical problems and failures.
• Skill in estimating the necessary materials, time, parts, and equipment required to complete assignments.
• Ability to maintain accurate repair and maintenance records and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Capability to follow and enforce safety standards, including working in detention facilities and other secure areas.
• Assist with commissioning and startup of new electrical equipment, plant expansions, and system upgrades.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain 480/277-volt, 240-volt, and 120-volt electrical systems, including MCCs, control panels, and branch circuits.
• Ability to diagnose electrical failures in critical water and wastewater treatment equipment.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment, including multimeters, insulation resistance testers (meggers), and voltage detection devices.
• Working knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, PLC I/O, and SCADA-connected systems.
• Thorough understanding of electrical safety practices, arc-flash hazards, and energized work procedures.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize critical systems, and respond effectively during emergencies.
• Performs skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and replacement of machinery and equipment in a water and/or wastewater treatment plant; does related work as required

Education/Experience/Physical Demands/Special Requirements/Additional Information

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in electronic technology or another closely related field with moderate experience in the maintenance of automated electrical or electronic control systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the maintenance of automated electrical or electronic control systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough knowledge of the installation, repair, troubleshooting, and replacement of all electrical components and the ability to apply this knowledge to general municipal building facilities, including water and wastewater treatment and pump station equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code, skilled in the use of all diagnostic equipment to successfully repair electronic components.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including 480V and medium voltage systems up to 4160 volts.
• Ability to assist in performing skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and replacement of machinery and equipment in a water and/or wastewater treatment plant; does related work as required
• Ability to prepare reports, ability to read and understand electrical schematics and line diagrams.

• NIMS 100, 200, and 700 training certificates within 12 months of hire.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in the industrial electrical field
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The physical activity of this position includes:

A. Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

B. Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

C. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

D. Kneeling: Bending legs at the knee to come to rest on the knee or knees.

E. Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the leg and spine.

F. Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

G. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

H. Standing: Particularly for sustained periods.

I. Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

J. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

K. Pulling: Using the upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.

L. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

M. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

N. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

O . Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.

P. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Q . Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal spoken word levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.

R. Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

2. The physical requirements of this position:

A. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, /or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field of vision: