Industrial Maintenance Electrician - West Point

Industrial Maintenance Electrician - West Point

KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES

Seattle, Washington, United States Posted: Mar 26, 2026 Salary: $48.65 - $61.67 per hour (USD) Summary This position is open continuously until filled. To give your application priority, submit materials by April 20th, 2026. About the Role The Industrial Maintenance Electrician will perform skilled journey-level work including construction, troubleshooting, maintenance, and wiring of equipment at a wastewater collection and treatment facility. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance programs, working with other trades, and ensuring safety compliance in an industrial environment. Job Duties Perform maintenance and repairs on low (0-1000 V), medium (1 KV-72.5 KV), and high (72.5 KV-242 KV) voltage switchgear, transformers, and distribution systems, including power generation equipment. Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on motor control centers and associated control devices. Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair variable frequency and direct current drives. Install, troubleshoot, reprogram, and modify programmable logic controllers; design and modify control circuits. Perform preventive maintenance and repair of uninterruptible power supply equipment, including battery servicing. Use thermal imaging to diagnose electrical equipment, create reports, and repair problems. Schedule outages, coordinate activities, and perform electrical lockout/tagout plant-wide. Write material requests for defective parts and spare parts inventory. Qualifications You Bring Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent training demonstrating journey-level status. Three years of related journey-level experience in an industrial or manufacturing plant. Knowledge of federal electrical codes, electrical theory, and ISA standards; ability to apply industry codes in design, installation, and maintenance. Experience applying safety practices for low, medium, and high voltage, mechanical, and environmental hazards, including confined spaces. Understanding of electrical distribution and generation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, relays, disconnect switches, voltage regulators, transfer switches, and monitoring equipment. Knowledge of electrical equipment functions (battery, control, automation, lighting, motor, heating, cooling) and troubleshooting skills with test equipment such as ammeter, megohm meter, multimeter, oscilloscope, tachometer, power quality analyzer, thermal imaging camera. Proficiency with business applications, e.g., Microsoft Office suite. Physical Requirement Lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds. Work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Work at heights from ladders, scaffolding, and lifts. Workplace Exposures Outdoor environment during wet weather; confined spaces. Required Licenses Valid, unencumbered Washington State Driver’s License. It Would be Great if You Also Bring Wastewater experience. Supplemental Information Working Conditions Work Location: 1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199. Employees must reside in Washington state and be able to respond to reporting requirements. Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40‑hour week with 4‑10 hr or 5‑8 hr schedule options available. Overtime eligible and requires all shift schedules, reporting during adverse weather, and participation in a rotating call list after a 9‑month probationary period. Union Representation: SEIU Local 925. Application and Selection Process Submit a complete application, resume, cover letter, and responses to supplemental questions. Applications will be reviewed for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the required qualifications. Anticipated Timeline Technical Assessment: April 21‑23 (tentative) Interviews: May 5‑6, 2026 (tentative) Materials Needed Complete Application (Required) Resume (Required) Cover Letter (Required) Responses to supplemental questions (Required) Contact For more information, contact Emiliya Makaryan at View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Employment Opportunity King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Careers In Government, Inc.