Electrical Instrumentation Technician - Wastewater Plant

Description

• Installs and repairs electrical wiring systems, electrical motors, generators, armatures and other electrical equipment. Installs, telephone and computer system, wiring fire and security alarms wiring, electric cell door locks, television and coaxial cables.
• Inspects and troubleshoots electrical systems, equipment and fixtures using testing devices and diagnoses basic operational problems.
• May assist with orienting or training new or less experienced Maintenance personnel.
• Takes corrective action and obtains necessary repair parts per procedure in assigned area.
• Works in various positions; works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground; and works with hands extended above and below head and body up to 40 minutes using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Performs preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment according to supplier specifications.
• Reports and documents results of inspections and work performed.
• May serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call.
• May weld, thread pipe and solder using gas and electric equipment.
• Estimates time and material costs for assigned projects.
• Make alterations to electrical systems and equipment to meet the needs of their department.
• Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing devices.
• Prepares work orders either manually or from a CMMS system as required and prepares work related reports, procurement requisitions, charts, graphs and data submittal requirements in an accurate and timely manner.
• Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently reaches with hands and arms.
• Troubleshoots and tests electrical systems and related apparatus to locate source of malfunction.
• Performs facility maintenance and repair and may replace or install damaged glass, windows, doors, partitions, ceiling or floor tile, door locks, carpet, and/or paint.
• May assist in other areas of plant as directed.
• Performs electrically related activities specified by work order and installs new or replacement electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.
• May assist with maintaining parts, spares and maintenance inventory.
• Re-assembles and tests equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating condition is restored.
• May fabricate devices and assemblies from steel.

Requirements

• Typically spends 25 – 35% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather.
• Must have the ability to diagnose problems regardless of complexity, troubleshoot electrical equipment and systems and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• At least five years of experience in a related position in a similar environment with ability to comprehend complex specifications, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, blueprints and manuals.
• Knowledge of the theoretical principles of electricity, magnetism, and circuitry.
• Knowledge of the operation of generators, batteries, motors, computers, telephones, and other electrical apparatus and equipment.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.)
• Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling and entering confined spaces.
• Skill in troubleshooting and analyzing electrical malfunctions.
• Requires close visual and hearing observation to detect non-conformance and equipment malfunction.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of standard trade practices.
• Must hold valid journeyman electrician’s license.
• Amount of time spent – Bending 60 %, Walking 25%, Standing 10% and Sitting 5%.
• Requires lying on back, kneeling, crawling, twisting and squatting.
• Minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agencies at site.
• Spends 100% of time in operations environment.
• Skill in using welding equipment.
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to perform all assigned tasks in an organized, accurate and timely manner.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently maintain, install and repair any electrical equipment which may include pumps, blowers, compressors and other electrically driven equipment.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and local municipality electrical codes.
• High school or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Travels 1 – 2 times per year for company provided training.

Benefits

• Company service vehicles are used as required.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance