ELECTRICIAN II

Electrical Technician

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Foreman, this position serves as a technician in the water and wastewater facilities. Performs the work in skilled and complex electrical installations and repairs; oversees and maintains electrical equipment at the water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and well fields; works with contractors on electrical projects; and occasionally assists other departments with their electrical needs. Position must be available to work callbacks, evenings, weekends, holidays and during inclement weather. Position is considered weather essential personnel.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs 480v & 2300v switchgear, motor control systems, power systems and emergency power systems.
• Performs scheduled, unscheduled and emergency installations and corrections of electrical issues affecting the buildings and equipment in facilities, as assigned by the Maintenance Foreman.
• Works within the parameters of an overall work schedule and keeps the Maintenance Foreman informed of any delays in the schedule caused by frequent unscheduled and/or emergency requests for his/her time.
• Plans and implements various installations and daily repair projects, to include ordering parts, arranging for tools and equipment and coordinating the project with other work being done and with operational schedules.
• Assists in keeping the necessary inventory levels of parts, supplies and tools required to properly install, troubleshoot and document all wiring and components.
• Maintains the written records relevant to this position, consisting of daily job and progress reports, upgrades to blueprints, ladder diagrams and schematics.
• Occasionally, may assist other departments with their electrical needs.
• Plans and organizes electrical and control system projects to maximize efficient use of labor and materials.
• Prepares reports for planned and completed projects.
• Emphasizes and provides for safe working conditions for electrical and non-electrical personnel.
• Communicates with contractors as they work on electrical projects at the treatment plant, well field, and pump stations.
• Must communicate with operations staff daily and keep them informed of the status of electrical powered equipment before, during, and after the work is performed.
• Must perform before and after use checks of vehicles and equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Maintenance Foreman.

Must wear and maintain all required personal protective equipment and perform safety evaluations for job sites including proper use of a lockout/tag out system.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of seven years of experience in an electrical trade or industrial maintenance environment, A Texas State issued Journeyman's license is required. Valid Texas Driver's License, required. CDL is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of safety equipment required for safe performance of duties, including but not limited to gloves, goggles, hardhats, arc flash suits, etc;
• Knowledge and understanding of blueprints, specifications, schematics, O&M manuals;
• Ability to operate variety of light trucks, bucket trucks and trailers;
• Ability to use, multi-meter, megger, hi-pot tester, etc;
• Working knowledge of motor control theory;
• Skillful in the safe operation of powered electrical conduit threaders, cutters, benders, and wire pulling equipment;
• Knowledge of various types of electric motors and motor control components;
• Ability to read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams and ladder logic;
• Ability to repair, troubleshoot, or install PA systems;
• Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing;
• Strong verbal and written communication skill;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

ADA Profile

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

Work Environment

The employee works in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Position must be available to work callbacks, evenings, weekends, holidays and during inclement weather. Position is considered weather essential personnel

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.