Plant Electrician

• Installs, repairs, maintains, and modifies electrical and electronic equipment;
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains low and medium voltage (up to 5000 volts) equipment: electric motors, motor starters, electrical control panels, variable frequency drives, soft starters and switch gear;
• Operates, maintains and troubleshoots emergency power generators and transformers;
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies wiring as required on electrical motors, motor controls and associated electrical equipment at the water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, wells pump stations, booster pumps stations and lift stations;
• Installs, repairs and troubleshoots lighting circuits and electrical panels;
• Installs and replaces electrical conduits, fittings, cables and wiring devices;
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance testing of electrical equipment and systems.

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies electrical and electronic systems;
• Makes repairs and changes to switch gear and transfer switches on emergency power generators;
• Tests emergency power generators;
• Maintains equipment records, use computer maintenance management software to document work activities;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, tools, terminology, and functions of the electrical trade and the hazards involved
• Electrical theory, and a thorough knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), as well as State and Local electrical codes and ordinances
• The safety hazards of the work including arc flash and of the necessary safety precautions;
• Safety hazards including but not limited to Arc Flash Hazard labels
• Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as use of insulated tools and other safety related precautions
• OSHA recommendations and requirements regarding best practices while working on or near energized equipment
• General office practices and procedures

Skilled in:

• The use of electrical maintenance, repair, and test equipment
• Troubleshooting and mechanical diagnostics
• Techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts
• Techniques necessary to determine safe clearance distances and the corresponding voltages to which the incumbent will be exposed
• Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and general computer proficiency
• Reading comprehension - both of routine communications as well as technical manuals, diagrams, or other work-related documents
• skill in the use of electrical maintenance and repair and test equipment.

Ability to:

• Participate in emergency twenty-four (24) hour call out status rotation
• Perform essential functions and related tasks while using best judgement and application of necessary safety precautions. Must be able to wear safety glasses and safety harness, safety shoes/boots, Arc Flash PPE, flame retardant uniforms and hearing protectors.
• Troubleshoot energized electrical equipment
• Understand electrical wiring diagrams and schematics
• Understand and make repairs to complicated electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment
• Perform manual work extended periods of time

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Satisfactory completion of a four-year electrical apprenticeship program OR Possess a Journeyman Electrician certification AND
• Seven (7) years of experience as an industrial, construction or maintenance electrician OR
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as an industrial plant maintenance electrician or plant electrical technician
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class 'E' driver's license

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Reference Checks
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
• Workers' Compensation
• Educational Verification
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Abstained from the use of all tobacco products and electronic cigarettes (also called e-cigarettes), for at least one year prior to their date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products, and electronic cigarettes, at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like
• Continuously moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces at varying heights
• Occasionally remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Continuously moving about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks
• Continuously moving from one worksite to another
• Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to fifty (50) pounds in all directions.
• Continuously communicating with others to exchange information
• Continuously repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Occasionally operates a computer and other equipment using motions requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Continuously operating machinery and/or power tools
• Continuously operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment
• Continuously assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Occasionally able to observe details accurately and identify variances
• Continuously able to see color to discern color coded wiring
• Continuously able to lift/carry fifty (50) pounds or less and engage in assisted safe lifting of larger items
• Continuously able to push/pull objects fifty (50) pounds or less
• Occasionally working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts
• Continuously working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation or the like
• Continuously working in an outdoor area where exposure to animals, reptiles and/or insects may occur
• Continuously working with electrical hazards, equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in in minor cuts, bruises, muscle pulls or more serious injury
• Continuously able to tolerate exposure to vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, smoke, animals/insects, and moving mechanical parts
• Continuously demonstrating regular onsite workplace attendance