Electrician, Chief

Trinity River Authority of Texas • Ferris, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining the plant's electrical equipment, including heating and air conditioning at a medium to large water/wastewater treatment facility. This individual directs the activities and duties of assigned subordinate electricians, assigns tasks, trains, schedules, plans, consults, and authorizes procedures to be followed. The individual in this position will be called on to perform hands-on electrical repairs of varying complexity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; sixty college credit hours preferred or equivalent technical education.
• Two years of experience as a Senior Electrician or equivalent experience.
• Four years of experience as a Journeyman or possess a Master Electrician license.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Minimum current State of Texas Journeyman Electrical license required.
• Thorough understanding of electrical theory and practices.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials pertaining to electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and safe operation of electrical equipment and current electrical construction codes, practices and standards.
• Knowledge of safety pertaining to electrical distribution systems and equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematic drawings and one-line drawings.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• sixty college credit hours preferred or equivalent technical education.
• one-year supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a program of repair and preventive maintenance for electrical equipment, buildings, and facilities owned by the project.
• Coordinates with other divisions, departments, Authority inspectors, and contractors on project repairs and modifications.
• Analyzes work orders and problems, estimates job requirements, authorizes corrective action, materials, and labor within the stated guidelines of the division, department, Authority and/or Electrical/Electronics Division Chief. Documents and records needed data and information. Completes project and Authority forms accurately and in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the safety of all subordinate employees. Inspects subordinates' work, assists subordinates as needed, and leads work on complicated jobs as required. Leads a group of non-exempt technical and maintenance employees to include training and scheduling. Oversees that Authority tools, equipment, and vehicles are operated by maintenance personnel in a safe manner and/or within the manufacturer's guidelines for proper usage and/or within the policy and procedures of the division, department, the Project and/or the Authority.
• Directly supervises a group of more junior-level maintenance employees to include hiring, career development training, on-the-job training, scheduling, and performance evaluation. Ensure that all safety guidelines and security measures as established by the Authority are followed. Provide operational, technical, and safety training to subordinates. Functions as a training instructor. Will be required to develop training aids and/or materials.
• Performs the duties of Electrical/Electronics Division Chief as required.
• May be responsible for responding to various emergency situations, including after-hours, as directed by supervisor.
• Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental and/or emergency situations including, but not limited to, extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult. This position is essential because in the absence of sufficient personnel, the plant cannot operate safely.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED