Position Purpose:
Installs and repairs all electrical work throughout the treatment distribution system. Performs electrical work to maintain, install, repair or alter electrical systems found in treatment and pumping facilities, including electrical construction, installation, maintenance, and repair.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment to determine the nature of the problem, repair small and large electrical appliances, repair electronic components of electrical equipment as required for continued operations, make emergency electrical repairs to generators and pumps, and perform related duties as required; and perform related duties as assigned.
- Perform electrical work to maintain, install or repair all electrical systems, facilities and pump stations. Repair or replace defective or worn electrical parts, components and controlling software in electrical systems and devices, electrical motors, generators, pumps, controllers, lighting systems, and other fixtures and equipment.
- Work independently and make sound decisions regarding work methods and tools; read, interpret, apply, and enforce applicable codes and standards as related to electrical installation; apply State, Federal, and local safety regulations and codes to electrical work.
- Work safely both independently and as a crew member on high voltages up to 600 volts AC; work safely near energized primary and secondary lines with voltages up to 600 Volts AC.
- Read and works from electrical blueprints and drawings.
- Comprehend and make inferences from written material; read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and work orders.
- Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems, motors and equipment. Inspect newly installed electrical equipment and lighting to ensure safe operation as well as code compliance.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and associated costs.
- Perform associated work including digging, trenching, occasional concrete finishing and removal, and lifting electrical equipment, conduit and pipe.
- Replaces defective wiring.
- Control wiring experience required.
- Variable Frequency Drive experience recommended.
Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to a variety of outside weather conditions, including very hot temperatures.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- This employee can work in high voltages up to 600 Volts AC.