Industrial Electrician I

DPWES is a nationally recognized Utility of the Future responsible for maintaining more than 3,000 miles of sanitary sewers, 60+ pump-stations, and a NACWA Platinum Award winning 67 million gallon per day treatment plant.

If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then the Wastewater Collection Division is the place for you.

• Under general supervision of the industrial electrician supervisor responsible for designing, installing, maintaining and repairing complex industrial electrical equipment and systems
• Works in the field, diagnosing and resolving complex electrical problems on a wide variety of rotating, moving and heavy equipment including high voltage distribution centers, motor controllers, pump, generators, presses, lighting systems and underground cable.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and installs variable frequency drives (VFD’s) Performs diagnostic work up to the programmable logic controllers (PLC) and the digital control systems (DCS) lode.
• Maintains and does monthly inspections as well as a monthly exercising of back-up emergency generators located throughout the county at out pump stations.
• Performs predictive and preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations on electrical equipment.
• Creates work orders, requisitions equipment and parts.
• Performs work in safe manner according to all regulations; participates in safety training and reports unsafe conditions.
• Subject to 24-hour call back and must, therefore, be able to work emergency overtime.

• Benefits
• Retirement

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Assists in troubleshooting, repairs and/or installation of main switchboards, main and branch circuit breakers, disconnects and wiring devices such as switches, convenience receptacles and dedicated receptacles; 
• Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, circuits and equipment up to 5000 volts and 4000 amps; 
• Monitors electrical power distribution throughout the plant using power monitors;
• Performs a variety of skilled tasks in the preventative maintenance and repairs of 3-phase medium voltage industrial electrical equipment to include motors up to 500 horse power and generators up to 2500 kilowatts; 
• Uses operating and maintenance manuals to determine parts, maintenance and operational procedures per manufacturer's recommendations;
• Makes costs and material estimates; 
• Assists in performing routine start-up and testing of emergency generators; 
• Operates assigned service vehicle and maintains inventory of spare parts; 
• Effectively communicates with customers, employees and supervisors;
• Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines;
• Reports unsafe working conditions;
• Complies with safety competencies.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Basic knowledge of computers;
• Working knowledge of the equipment, standards, and practices of the electrical trade; 
• Working knowledge of applicable county, state and national electrical, NFPA and safety codes; 
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and procedures as well as common hazards associated with working with electricity;
• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, schematics, blue prints and manuals;
• Ability to distinguish different color wiring;
• Ability to use personal computers for logging time or inputting information; 
• Ability to plan and perform work of the trade at the apprentice-level; 
• Ability to estimate time and material needs; 
• Ability to work in confined spaces;
• Ability to comprehend confined space training;
• Ability to comprehend and comply to safety practices;
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with customers, employees and supervisors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Five (5) years of experience overseeing or managing preventive, corrective, and emergency repairs to industrial equipment in the most efficient and effective manner to reduce equipment downtime.
• Four (4) years of experience coordinating and collaborating with managers and supervisors on the periodization in the repair effort.
• Five (5) years of experience performing inspections of operating assets to ensure proper functioning.
• Commonwealth of Virginia Journeyman Electrician’s license.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Four (4) years of experience using Microsoft Suites applications.
• Confined Space Certification.