Journey Level Electrician - Treatment Operations (Eligible for Hiring/Retention Incentive) at San Antonio Water System in San Antonio, TX | From USD32 | Kablio
Applies principles and practices of National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), electrical tables, electrical codes, work methods, tools, operation of high voltage and emergency equipment.
Installs and tests new installations associated with the Building Monitoring and Control System (BMCS) of any SAWS facility.
Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, plans and manufacturers’ specifications.
Investigates problems with instruments and sensors including flow meters, variable speed drives, temperature sensors, pressure and level transmitters, air quality sensors, communication devices and interfaces associated with BMCS.
Diagnoses, installs, tests, repairs and maintains electrical equipment associated with pumps, emergency power generators, high voltage switching, distribution equipment, air compressors, variable frequency drives, circuits, motors, fans, air conditioners, refrigerant systems, boilers and motor controls up to 4,160 volts and program programmable logic controllers.
Carries out programming and configuration changes in the development of alarm settings, sensor limits, time schedules, temperature set points and control strategies related to BMCS.
May be required to act as a Point of Contact (POC) for the electrical group you are assigned.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
Maintains inventory of necessary tools, equipment and spare parts.
Repairs and adjusts equipment, machines and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
Operates man lifts, bucket trucks and associated electrical maintenance equipment.
Utilizes Building Management Systems (BMS), Metasys Building Management System (Dos Rios Lab), Micro main, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
Performs preventative maintenance and estimates electrical projects to include material and cost associated and recommends repair or replacement of equipment such as the removal and installation of light fixtures, transformers, relays, ballast and florescent fixtures.
Perform position specific physical testing.
Reads and interprets electrical, schematics diagrams and documents and modifies for the purpose of upgrading the performance of electrical equipment and facilities.
Requirements
driver's license
computer skills
journeyman license
crane operator
5+ years
safety certifications
Valid Texas Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.
State of Texas Journeyman Electrician’s License.
Ability to operate Truck mounted 3-ton crane, forklift, scissor jack, trencher, bucket truck and mini backhoe.
Five years’ commercial/industrial electrical experience
Training on Confined Space, HAZMAT Awareness, Lock Out Tag Out, Supervising for Safety, Fit Testing, Electrical Safety and other certifications as required.
Four years’ electrical experience.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors and governmental agencies.
High School Diploma or GED.
Completed certification or enrolled in a trade recognized electrical trades or electrical apprenticeship program (i.e.: St. Philips Electrical Trades, NJATC, IEC, etc.)
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Normal visual color discrimination.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
2 million
Customers Served
Number of people served by the company's water and wastewater services.
1992
Year Founded
The year the company was established as a vital utility provider.
Operates and maintains an extensive network of pipelines, reservoirs, and treatment facilities.
Ensures a reliable water supply while emphasizing sustainability and conservation.
Key projects include expanding wastewater treatment plants, water recycling initiatives, and infrastructure modernization.
Collaborates with local communities to implement water-saving programs and technologies.
Serves urban, residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Culture + Values
Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services.
Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life.
Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.
Code of Ethical Standards: all employees are stewards of public trust and expected to conduct themselves in a manner that instills consumer confidence.
SAWS Cares motto: “leading, serving, giving.”
Actively engages employees in community volunteerism and fundraising through SAWS Cares.
Environment + Sustainability
10% by 2028
Energy Efficiency Initiative
Reduces energy intensity per unit by 10% through strategic energy management.
$550K Earnings
Energy Demand Response Program
Participates in CPS Energy Demand Response, earning $551k+ by reducing 7.5 MW demand.
44 Billion Gallons
Water Storage Capacity
Aquifer Storage & Recovery stores underground water for drought preparedness.
1 Trillion Gallons
Water Conservation Achievement
Conservation programs saved more than 1 trillion gallons of water over decades.
Aligned with City of San Antonio goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Operates the nation’s largest direct recycled water system: ~130 miles of pipeline, supplying up to 25,000 AFY.
Purchased Enchanted Rock natural-gas microgrid generators in 2023 to ensure power resilience with reduced emissions.
Inclusion & Diversity
1,934 Employees
Workforce Size
Over 1,934 employees serve approximately 2.1 million customers.
9 Times Ranked
Top Workplace Recognition
Recognized among San Antonio’s Top Workplaces nine times since 2011.
On-site fitness centers, tuition assistance, flexible work arrangements, retirement plans, health benefits, paid vacation and sick leave offered.
Female representation: Leadership team includes women (e.g., Board Chair Amy Hardberger); overall gender breakdown unspecified publicly.
Recruitment goal: attract best talent and enable professional growth; mission-driven workplace encouraging personal development via training and career progression.