Utility Maintenance Person Plant Maintenance Electrician

Training Position For Plant Maintenance Electrician

This is a training position pursuant to achieving the qualifications as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and Maintenance Training Program guidelines to prepare the candidate to bid on the Plant Maintenance Electrician (PME) position. Under general supervision, performs skilled work in maintaining and repairing Sewer District equipment, machinery, facilities, and grounds. Works with others in the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of Sewer District electrical and electronic systems, wiring, fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in electrical work such as installing, maintaining, modifying, troubleshooting, and repairing motor control centers, motor starters, controls loops, generators, high voltage substations, transformers, switchgear, and other related equipment.
• Operates Sewer District vehicles and equipment for the purpose of transporting equipment and materials.
• Participates in the Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Program of Sewer District facilities, including the inspection of electrical equipment.
• Assists in troubleshooting and the analysis of faulty equipment.
• Utilizes the computerized maintenance management system to input and retrieve information.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education: Candidate must possess a high school diploma, GED, or state recognized equivalent.

Experience: Candidate must have the following experience to qualify for entry into the Maintenance Training Program (MTP) at the third milestone (M6000): Candidate must possess five (5) years of industrial electrical experience or related military experience and training. Successful completion of an accredited trade school in the electrical or instrumentation disciplines may be substituted for work experience.

Other Requirements:

Licensure and Certifications: Candidate must possess a valid driver's license with a driving record in accordance with the Sewer District's acceptable guidelines. A certificate of completion from an Industrial Machinery Electrician or Millwright (Electrical) registered apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Labor is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidate must possess basic knowledge and skills in mechanical and/or electrical trades, including inspection and record keeping. A working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions related to electrical work is required. Candidate must possess the ability to interpret illustrated parts breakdowns, engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches and diagrams. Candidate must have the ability to successfully complete assessments to demonstrate aptitude in instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, or other job-related subjects as required. Candidate must have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on interpretation of data. Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools. Candidate must possess the ability to be reliable and punctual in reporting to work as scheduled.

Physical and Mental Requirements: During the course of performing the essential functions of this position, the employee must be able to compare, copy, compute, compile, analyze, coordinate, synthesize, and negotiate. Ability to communicate while exhibiting strong interpersonal skills is required. Physical work will need to be performed, such as standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking and hearing. Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. on an occasional basis. Exposure to quiet, loud and very loud noises is encountered in this position. Position will require visual demands of near and far acuity, depth perception, accommodation and color vision. Exposure to extreme weather, atmospheric conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazards, vibrations and confined/restricted working environments are encountered in this position. Position required to sometimes perform confined space entry on the job. Employee must possess the ability to wear required respiratory protection devices, including not having facial hair that interferes with the facepiece-to-face seal.

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