Electrician (Drinking Water Operations)

City of Houston, TX•Houston, TX

34d

About The Position

Houston Public Works (HPW) is seeking an Electrician who researches and analyzes causes of electrical failures; repairs, replaces and installs new equipment/components and related hardware to maximize functionality. This position will also be responsible for the following: Provides preventive maintenance ensuring safe and clean operating conditions. Will troubleshoot, maintain, manage, and upgrade existing electrical, electrochemical, and electronic installations and systems. Responds to emergency calls on various types of electrical failures and shutdowns. Research technical product specifications. Inspect field locations to determine appropriate types and placement of electrical components for installation. Assists in inventory control management of electrical parts and components to provide supply levels. Will troubleshoot, maintain, manage, and upgrade existing instrumentation and/or instrumentation sub systems. Must be willing to work "on call" nights and weekends. May be required to drive a city vehicle and maintain vehicle maintenance and mileage records. Will perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school degree or a GED certificate
Successful completion of an apprentice electrician program approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or the equivalent as recognized by the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board
A valid Texas Journeyman Electrical License
A valid Driver License is required and Compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2)

Nice To Haves

Four (4) years of verifiable electrical apprentice program
PLC experience
State of Texas Journeymen License

Responsibilities

Researches and analyzes causes of electrical failures
Repairs, replaces and installs new equipment/components and related hardware
Provides preventive maintenance
Troubleshoots, maintains, manages, and upgrades existing electrical, electrochemical, and electronic installations and systems
Responds to emergency calls on various types of electrical failures and shutdowns
Researches technical product specifications
Inspects field locations to determine appropriate types and placement of electrical components for installation
Assists in inventory control management of electrical parts and components
Troubleshoots, maintains, manages, and upgrades existing instrumentation and/or instrumentation sub systems
Works "on call" nights and weekends
May be required to drive a city vehicle and maintain vehicle maintenance and mileage records
Performs other duties as assigned