Industrial Electrician - City

Industrial Electrician

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Water Quality Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. Journeyman level skills and knowledge acquired in an industrial setting are necessary prior to assuming the duties of the position. Primary duties include maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and/or repairing electrical equipment, instruments, parts, components and controls in standard and high voltage system environments or facilities. Industrial Electrician is a safety sensitive classification. Due to direct occupational health, safety and environmental concerns associated with performing both routine and non-routine operations, maintenance, and production tasks, current and prospective employees may be required to meet and maintain specific physical standards and guidelines.

Essential Job Functions include:

• Inspecting, testing, installing or replacing electrical wiring, lighting, rigid conduit, etc.
• Cleaning, repairing and replacing dirty or worn parts.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical systems and electrical malfunctions.
• Planning for the most feasible installations, compiling and computing cost estimates, and preparing sketches indicating proposed improvements or changes.
• Supervising and directing the work of less skilled workers. Supervision received is of a limited nature and the employee in this classification must assume responsibility for the work performed.

Minimum Qualifications include:

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma State and Oklahoma City Journeyman Wireman's License or higher license. The higher license can be Unlimited Electrical Journeyman License and/or Contractor Electrical Journeyman License (Limited or Unlimited).
• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator or higher).

Competencies include:

• Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; actively listens, clarifies information as needed; shares information, resources and solutions across departments; asks for help early and offers it often; collaborates across teams before decisions are made.
• Demonstrates commitment to public service; serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind; acts quickly and follows through until the job is complete; serves everyone with genuine respect, diligence and professionalism; makes decisions with the people we serve in mind.
• Conducts oneself with the utmost integrity and professionalism; demonstrates humility; encourages people to share their perspectives, ideas, and opinions; makes decisions based on a sense of shared purpose; takes responsibility for actions and decisions; resilient; leans in to challenges and problems with creative solutions; speaks up and challenges the status quo; relies on the character, ability, strength, truth, and transparency of others and the organization; listens with curiosity and speaks with care; embraces different perspectives and lived experiences; gives feedback constructively and receives it openly.
• Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job (as specified on the approved job description) and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; takes initiative to fix it or escalates issues; follows through on commitments; speaks up when accountability is missing.
• Takes meal periods and breaks according to policy; ensures sick leave usage does not negatively impact productivity of work unit; notifies supervisor of unscheduled absences; accepts suggestions and supervision with a positive approach; completes work timely and correctly; takes time to reflect and act on what is working and what is not; learns from mistakes without blaming; supports self and other's development and growth.
• Complies with all safety policies and practices; promotes a safe work environment; participates in safety meetings; current on completion of safety trainings.