Industrial Electrician I

Fairfax County • Lorton (Jp04), VA

2d

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician I performs preventive and corrective maintenance at the Noman M. Cole Jr. Water Recycling Facility. The position designs, installs, maintains, and repairs complex industrial electrical equipment and systems, diagnosing problems in the field across rotating, moving, and heavy equipment. Work includes high-voltage distribution centers, motor controllers, pumps, generators, presses, lighting systems, underground cable, variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, and digital control systems. The employee performs predictive and preventive maintenance according to manufacturer recommendations, creates work orders, and requisitions equipment and parts. All work must follow applicable safety requirements and regulations. The position is under the general supervision of the industrial electrician supervisor.

Wastewater Management provides uninterrupted sewer service and this position is designated as emergency service. The employee is subject to 24-hour call-back and may need to work emergency overtime, after-hours, weekends, and during extreme weather or other emergencies. Work may involve adverse weather, raw waste, methane-generating environments, noise, and permitted confined spaces.

Requirements

• High school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an approved electrician's apprentice program and two years of experience as an industrial electrician, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Valid driver's license.
• Confined Space Certification within six months of hire.
• Complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment physical examination to the employer's satisfaction.
• Ability to work emergency overtime and in adverse weather conditions; may be exposed to raw waste or environments generating methane gas.
• Ability to distinguish different colors in wiring.
• Ability to climb stairs and a 40-foot ladder; stand, stoop, bend, reach, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crawl, lift, and manipulate materials with manual dexterity; and work in strenuous or uncomfortable positions for long periods.
• Ability to use hand tools and lift or slide up to 90 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and noisy environments and enter permitted confined spaces, such as catch basins and manholes.
• Under safety requirements, persons weighing 310 pounds or more may not enter confined spaces.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience overseeing or managing preventive, corrective, and emergency repairs to industrial equipment to reduce equipment downtime.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with managers and supervisors on prioritization of repair efforts.
• Commonwealth of Virginia Journeyman Electrician license.
• Three years of experience inspecting plant operating assets to ensure proper functioning.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• One year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Previous experience performing electrical preventive and corrective maintenance in an industrial setting.
• Training on current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E requirements.
• Knowledge of reading ladder diagrams when troubleshooting electric control circuits.
• Bilingual ability in English and another language is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, maintain, and repair complex industrial electrical equipment and systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical problems in rotating, moving, and heavy equipment, including high-voltage distribution centers, motor controllers, pumps, generators, presses, lighting systems, and underground cable.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install variable frequency drives.
• Perform diagnostic work up to programmable logic controllers and digital control systems.
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance on electrical equipment according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Create work orders and requisition equipment and parts.
• Perform work safely according to regulations, participate in safety training, and report unsafe conditions.
• Provide emergency service as required, including 24-hour call-back and emergency overtime.

Benefits

• Defined-benefit retirement plan.
• Medical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• LiveWell Program supporting employee and retiree physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED