ELECTRICIAN II

City of Amarillo

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Electronics Instrumentation Supervisor, the Electrician II serves as a lead technician for an electrical maintenance crew supporting water and wastewater facilities. The role performs and directs skilled, complex electrical installations and repairs; oversees and maintains electrical equipment at treatment plants, pump stations, and well fields; works with contractors on electrical projects; and occasionally assists other departments with electrical needs. This position is weather-essential and must be available for callbacks, evenings, weekends, holidays, and inclement weather. The Electrician II maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical switchgear, motor control systems, power systems, and emergency power systems. The position plans and coordinates installations and repair projects, manages related materials and equipment, maintains records and project reports, supports safe work practices, and communicates with operations staff about equipment status before, during, and after work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least seven years of experience in an electrical trade or industrial maintenance environment.
Texas State-issued Journeyman’s license.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Knowledge of safety equipment used for safe work, including gloves, goggles, hardhats, and arc-flash suits.
Knowledge of blueprints, specifications, schematics, and O&M manuals.
Ability to operate light trucks, bucket trucks, and trailers.
Ability to use a multimeter, megger, hi-pot tester, and similar equipment.
Working knowledge of motor control theory.
Skill in safe operation of powered electrical conduit threaders, cutters, benders, and wire-pulling equipment.
Knowledge of electric motors and motor-control components.
Ability to read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams and ladder logic.
Ability to supervise a team of electricians at a job site.
Ability to repair, troubleshoot, or install PA systems.
Ability to use computers for data entry and word processing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly, and performing the listed movement and sensory activities.

Nice To Haves

CDL is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair 480V and 2300V switchgear, motor control systems, power systems, and emergency power systems.
Perform scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency electrical installations and corrections affecting facility buildings and equipment, as assigned by the E&I Supervisor.
Work within the overall work schedule and inform the E&I Supervisor of delays caused by unscheduled or emergency requests.
Plan and implement installations and daily repair projects, including ordering parts, arranging tools and equipment, and coordinating with other work and operational schedules.
Help maintain inventory of parts, supplies, and tools needed for installation, troubleshooting, and documentation of wiring and components.
Maintain daily job and progress reports and update blueprints, ladder diagrams, and schematics as relevant to the position.
Occasionally assist other departments with electrical needs.
Act as lead technician and assist Electrician I and other electrical maintenance crew personnel with predictive and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and control systems, including conduit installation, wire pulling, and component replacement.
Plan and organize electrical and control system projects to use labor and materials efficiently.
Prepare reports for planned and completed projects.
Promote and provide safe working conditions for electrical and non-electrical personnel.
Communicate with contractors working on electrical projects at treatment plants, well fields, and pump stations.
Communicate daily with operations staff and keep them informed of the status of electrical-powered equipment before, during, and after work.
Perform before- and after-use checks of vehicles and equipment.
Wear and maintain required personal protective equipment and conduct job-site safety evaluations, including proper use of lockout/tagout systems.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor.