Industrial Electrician I

Fairfax County•Burke (Fl06), VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Keep Fairfax County’s wastewater system running 24/7. Put your industrial electrical skills to work supporting critical infrastructure that protects public health and the environment. Join the Wastewater Collection Division as an Industrial Electrician I and help maintain the electrical systems, equipment, and pumping stations that keep essential wastewater services operating safely and reliably. Fairfax County’s Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) is a nationally recognized Utility of the Future, responsible for more than 3,000 miles of sanitary sewer, over 60 pump stations, and a NACWA Platinum Award-winning wastewater treatment plant. As an Industrial Electrician I, you will join a collaborative team supporting the electrical systems and equipment at wastewater pumping stations throughout Fairfax County. This is an excellent opportunity for a safety-minded and dependable individual who is eager to learn, develop industrial electrical skills, and grow their troubleshooting and maintenance expertise.

Requirements

Accountability - Consistently takes ownership of assigned tasks, decisions, and outcomes. Shows reliability by completing work safely, accurately, and in alignment with established standards and procedures.
Teamwork - Collaborates effectively with Pump Stations staff and other departments. Provides solid support to Electrician IIs, Electrician IIIs, and maintenance personnel to ensure daily operational and maintenance goals are met.
Effective Communication - Clearly and accurately communicates daily activities, maintenance updates, and technical findings. Shares equipment conditions, troubleshooting results, and field observations with team members and supervisors in a timely manner.
Problem Solving - Identifies basic equipment or electrical issues and applies developing troubleshooting skills to assist with repairs. Demonstrates a willingness to learn and apply appropriate methods under guidance and training.
Diversity Awareness - Respects individual differences and values diverse perspectives. Encourages input from coworkers and contributes to maintaining a respectful, inclusive workplace.
Continual Learning - Shows initiative in learning new processes, procedures, and technical skills. Actively applies newly gained knowledge and training to improve daily work performance.
Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, 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.
A valid driver's license.
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a driver's license check, and a pre-employment physical examination to the satisfaction of the employer.
Subject to 24-hour call back and must, therefore, be able to work emergency overtime.
Subject to working in adverse weather conditions and may be exposed to raw waste or environments generating methane gas.
Ability to distinguish different color wiring.

Nice To Haves

4 years of experience interacting with the public and other customers in a professional manner.
4 years of experience demonstrating knowledge of electrical safety procedures and safe work practices.
4 years of experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and other technical drawings.
4 years of experience using electrical tools, testing equipment, and meters to perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
5 years of experience performing inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical, mechanical, or other operating equipment to identify and address maintenance and operational needs.
4 years of experience working with or assisting in the maintenance and repair of industrial electrical equipment, such as generators, motors, motor control centers (MCCs), panel boards, variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starters, switchgear, HVAC systems, and pump control systems.
4 years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Possession of any of the following certifications: Commonwealth of Virginia Journeyman Electrician license
Confined Space Entry certification

Responsibilities

Under general supervision of the industrial electrician supervisor responsible for designing, installing, maintaining and repairing complex industrial electrical equipment and systems
Works in the field, diagnosing and resolving complex electrical problems on a wide variety of rotating, moving and heavy equipment including high voltage distribution centers, motor controllers, pump, generators, presses, lighting systems and underground cable.
Troubleshoots, repairs and installs variable frequency drives (VFD’s)
Performs diagnostic work up to the programmable logic controllers (PLC) and the digital control systems (DCS) lode.
Maintains and does monthly inspections as well as a monthly exercising of back-up emergency generators located throughout the county at out pump stations.
Performs predictive and preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations on electrical equipment.
Creates work orders, requisitions equipment and parts.
Performs work in safe manner according to all regulations; participates in safety training and reports unsafe conditions.
Subject to 24-hour call back and must, therefore, be able to work emergency overtime.