Industrial Electrician Supervisor - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

3d•$79,185 - $110,905

About The Position

Pima County’s Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is seeking a skilled, safety-driven Industrial Electrician Supervisor to lead high-voltage operations, manage medium-voltage distribution, and support energy efficiency across the plant. The role involves industrial electrical maintenance leadership, including complex power switching, protective relaying, and optimization of utility infrastructure. The supervisor directs and participates in skilled equipment and system analysis, repair, fabrication, inspection, and maintenance. The position plans and schedules work, manages budgets and records, prepares reports and cost estimates, coordinates staff and contractor activities, and oversees procurement, safety, training, and compliance. Work assignments may vary based on departmental needs. The essential functions listed in the posting are illustrative and not comprehensive. The position requires a valid driver license at application and a valid Arizona driver license at appointment. Appointment is subject to a driving-record review and required background screening; a post-offer physical and/or drug screen is also required. Some positions may involve exposure to infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, asbestos, wastewater, or sewage and may require medical screening. Some positions may also require a satisfactory personal background investigation.

Requirements

Completion of an industry-recognized electrical apprenticeship program and six years of journey-level industrial electrician experience maintaining industrial electrical systems and distribution lines of at least 480V, including two years of lead or supervisory experience; relevant education may substitute for up to three years of the experience.
Alternatively, eight years of journey-level industrial electrician experience maintaining industrial electrical systems and distribution lines of at least 480V, including two years of lead or supervisory experience; relevant education may substitute for up to four years of the experience.
Alternatively, three years of experience with Pima County as an Industrial Electrician and one year of lead or supervisory experience, which may be concurrent with the required technical experience; relevant education may substitute for up to one and one-half years of the experience.
Clearly document qualifying education and experience in the application’s Education and Work Experience sections; a resume cannot replace the application.
Valid driver license at the time of application and valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment.
Pass the required driving-record review and post-offer, pre-employment background screening; the position also requires a post-job-offer physical and/or drug screen.
Ability to meet the physical and sensory requirements described in the posting, including frequently lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of journey-level experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial electrical distribution systems from 480V to 46kV, with emphasis on advanced power distribution and medium-voltage systems.
At least five years of hands-on experience managing, testing, and synchronizing industrial emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, high-voltage switching houses, and substations.
At least five years of hands-on experience configuring, testing, and validating microprocessor-based protective relays, short-circuit studies, selective coordination, and arc-flash hazard analyses.
At least five years of experience monitoring power quality, harmonics, and power-factor correction, and leading electrical modernization and infrastructure-upgrade projects.
At least five years of leadership experience directing industrial electrical personnel using CMMS tools such as Maximo, with working knowledge of NFPA 70, 70E, and 70B, IEEE, and OSHA lockout/tagout standards.

Responsibilities

Direct and participate in skilled analysis and repair of equipment, systems, and vehicles.
Supervise fabrication or modification of equipment, facilities, systems, and components using directions, plans, drawings, or technical references.
Supervise and participate in inspection, service, and maintenance of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
Perform quality-control analysis and direct remedial action to ensure proper operation.
Maintain activity, operations, service, and usage records for supported vehicles, equipment, and systems.
Schedule and plan maintenance activities using a computer-based work-order system.
Develop, monitor, and adjust work-unit budgets.
Prepare oral and written activity reports.
Prepare estimates for operations, maintenance, and special projects, and document the use or expenditure of materials, supplies, and equipment.
Inspect and approve work and, when certified or authorized, certify others’ work.
Assist management with requests for bids, contract provisions, and bid proposal evaluations within the area of expertise.
Prepare sketches and drawings to communicate proposed or in-progress work.
Coordinate work-unit activities with other units, agencies, and contractors to use resources effectively and minimize service disruptions.
Monitor contractor performance, including contractor-provided goods and services.
Direct proper storage, handling, use, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Supervise procurement-related activities of assigned staff.
Ensure staff maintain security and accountability for tools, equipment, and materials.
Maintain and correctly use safety and personal protective equipment.
Coordinate or provide staff training in work techniques, safety, and related topics.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and County policies and procedures.
Direct implementation of work-site traffic-control procedures.
Explain rules, regulations, or procedures to the public and County employees using County facilities.
Lead high-voltage operations and manage medium-voltage distribution and plant energy-efficiency efforts.