Industrial Electrical Technician 2 - DC Water

M.C. Dean, Inc•Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Industrial Electrical Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, testing, and installing industrial electrical equipment. The role includes corrective and preventive maintenance, testing and calibration of equipment, systems, associated devices, and controls. Technicians use industrial electrical diagrams, tools, and test equipment, and may install conduit and wiring systems. The position requires a valid DC Journeyman or Master Electrician license before hiring; candidates must already be certified and experienced or have the qualifications necessary to obtain the license. The posting describes a minimum of three years of industrial experience and, in its qualifications, requires a high school diploma or GED and 4+ years of progressive hands-on experience in facilities maintenance or complex mission-critical environments, including relevant knowledge of electrical systems, controls, generators, and life safety systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A valid DC Journeyman or Master Electrician license is mandatory and must be obtained before hiring.
The posting calls for a minimum of three years of experience in industrial settings and also states a requirement of 4+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in facilities maintenance or complex mission-critical environments.
In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, controls, generators, and life safety systems relevant to the assigned area.
Strong expertise in industrial electrical systems and control equipment.
Proficiency in interpreting blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and industrial electrical diagrams.
Ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively with minimal supervision.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively.
Good vision, including color vision; ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong, apply general rules to specific problems, combine information to form conclusions, see details at close range, and understand spoken information.

Nice To Haves

Specific expertise in infrared thermography.
Experience installing conduit and wiring systems.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of industrial electrical equipment.
Conduct tests and inspections to ensure electrical systems function properly and safely.
Use infrared thermography for predictive maintenance and to identify potential equipment issues.
Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and industrial electrical diagrams.
Follow safety protocols and comply with NFPA, NEC, and other relevant standards.
Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on work performed, inspections, tests, calibration, repairs, and work orders.
Collaborate with technicians and engineers to resolve complex electrical issues.
Perform corrective and preventive maintenance, testing, and calibration of equipment, systems, associated devices, and controls.
Recommend changes to job plans and tasks to improve productivity and equipment reliability.
Install electrical equipment, conduit, and wiring systems using basic electrical and mechanical skills.
Use tools and test equipment associated with the work.
Apply electrical safety practices, including Lock Out Tag Out and Arc Flash procedures.