Electrician

City of New York•New York, NY

14d•$481 - $481•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Electrician to work within the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT). BWT is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities, wastewater laboratories, and harbor vessels. The selected candidate will perform installation, repair, and maintenance of high- or low-tension electrical systems for light, heat, power, and communications in all Bureau Wastewater facilities, adhering to the New York City Electrical Code and relevant plans and specifications. Duties include conducting field tests, installing and repairing electrical wiring and equipment, preparing work schedules and inventory using CMMS, responding to emergencies, and maintaining records. The role also involves supervising, training, and evaluating Electrician's Helpers and potentially performing supervisor duties in their absence. Adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) policies is mandatory.

Requirements

Only those currently serving as a permanent Electrician will be considered.
Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician.
At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician and sufficient full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician's helper or apprentice electrician or education in the electrical or electronic field acquired in an approved trade, technical school or vocational high school or college or university to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience.
Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 credits, from an accredited college or university, for one year of experience.
Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of such helper or apprentice experience, or education in an approved trade or technical school or vocational high school in the electrical or electronic field.
Less than a full year of helper or apprentice experience, or relevant education, will receive prorated credit.
A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York is required for assignment to this position.
This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
For assignment as a special electrician, candidates must possess and maintain the license(s) and/or certificate(s) required to perform these duties.

Responsibilities

Work as an Electrician on the installation, repair and maintenance of high- or low-tension electrical systems for light, heat, power and communications in all Bureau Wastewater facilities.
Conduct field tests on existing installations to determine faults and make necessary repairs.
Install, repair, replace and maintain electrical wiring, equipment and controllers.
Install conduits, raceways and electrical conductors.
Prepare work schedules, work orders and inventory of parts and materials using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Respond to emergency work.
Keep accurate records and prepare reports.
Supervise, train and evaluate Electrician's Helpers in maintenance, repairs and installation of electrical equipment/systems.
In the temporary absence of the Supervisor, may perform the duties of that position.
Adhere to and comply with all Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) policies, procedures and regulations.