Electrician, Senior

Trinity River Authority of Texas • Westlake, TX

17h • Onsite

About The Position

An individual in this position must be able to perform all installations, electrical maintenance, and repair duties at the project. This individual is expected to use good judgment and perform duties without technical guidance or supervision. This individual may be asked to train and direct the activities of subordinates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Sixty college credit hours with courses in the electrical field or completion of technical school.
• Two years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician or possess Master Electrician along with high voltage experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Must have Journeyman electrical license.
• Thorough understanding of electrical and mechanical theory and practices.
• Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and safe operation of electrical and mechanical equipment and current electrical and mechanical construction practices and standards.
• Knowledge of safety practices pertaining to electrical and mechanical distribution systems and equipment.
• Basic computer skills to enter and maintain information in a computerized maintenance management system.
• Use of tools, equipment, and materials pertaining to electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Must have the ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in industrial electrical and mechanical maintenance is preferred.
• Class C Surface Water Treatment license within 3 years (Water Plant).

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical/electronic maintenance and repair on a variety of structures, machinery, and equipment utilizing engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles in strict compliance with the National Electrical Codes. Examines and diagnoses faulty electrical systems. Schedules and performs electrical preventive maintenance. Ability to analyze problems and make repairs on plant HVAC. Coordinates services of these systems.
• Reads and interprets electrical schematics and diagrams. Analyzes designs and fabricates entire electrical systems as needed while providing proper documentation. Makes recommendations concerning spare parts inventory and electronic equipment to be purchased, as well as develops bid specifications.
• Assists the Chief Electrician in the repair and troubleshooting of medium and high voltage distribution systems. Performs duties of Chief Electrician as required. Directly leads a group of junior-level electricians to include training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Ability to convey and receive information in written and verbal forms to others. Maintain good communication with supervisors and co-workers.
• Ensures quality control and safe work practices are followed. Performs all duties while observing safety guidelines and security measures as established by the Authority.
• 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: Associate degree