Electrical and Instrument Mechanic

Veolia•Burlingame, CA

About The Position

The Electrician-Inside Wireman performs or supervises maintenance, repairs, and minor upgrades to electrical and control systems in groundwater extraction well fields and treatment facilities, including power supply and grounding. The role also assists with planning and overseeing installation of new electrical and control systems at the site. The position monitors electrical equipment, diagnoses and isolates faults, and maintains and troubleshoots electrical and process-control equipment. It assists with planning system modifications and additions, performs wiring and conduit work, and ensures work is completed safely and in accordance with applicable procedures and codes. The role also updates panel schedules and prepares as-built electrical drawings, and supervises and trains site staff. Veolia in North America provides water, waste, and energy management services. The company has more than 10,000 employees at more than 350 locations across North America.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six years of experience as a California journeyman electrician.
At least one year of experience with Rockwell ControlLogix and FlexIO hardware.
At least one year of experience with Logix5000 software.
Computer skills and ability to estimate, perform purchasing, and write reports.
Knowledge and understanding of the current National Electrical Code (NEC).
Completion of a four-year electrical apprentice program.
Certification of competency as a Grade II Electrical and Instrumentation from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA), or equivalent training and experience.
Certificate of competency as a General Electrician issued by the California Apprenticeship Council of the California Department of Industrial Relations, as specified in CCR Regulations, Title 8, Sections 290.0 through 295.0.

Responsibilities

Monitor electrical equipment in treatment facilities and well fields for hazards, needed adjustments, or replacement.
Diagnose and isolate defects, malfunctions, or inadequacies in control-system components, electrical circuits, wire and cable systems, and other electrical equipment using appropriate tools and test instruments.
Maintain and troubleshoot switchgear and device controls, transformers, motors and motor control centers, process controllers, field instrumentation, and programmable logic controls.
Assist in planning electrical and control-system modifications or additions, including sizing and selecting conductors, conduit, raceways, overcurrent devices, grounding systems, panel boards, switchboards, and related devices.
Reroute wiring and cabling and remove or install conduit, pull boxes, junction boxes, raceways, conductors, grounding, and equipment bonding as directed by the State.
Prepare work areas safely and ensure electrical maintenance, modifications, and installations are performed safely.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow industrial safety procedures, including lockout/tagout of energized equipment in accordance with OSHA requirements.
Update electrical panel schedules and prepare as-built electrical drawings in accordance with applicable industry codes and standards.
Supervise and train site staff who perform some or all of the listed duties.