Industrial Electrician - Ozone

North Texas Municipal Water District•Wylie, TX

37d•$28 - $41

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician-Ozone performs standardized electrical repair duties requiring operational knowledge of electrical and electronic theory. The role identifies and remedies problems using independent judgment and electrical experience, and may supervise a group of electricians on special jobs or work orders. The Ozone Industrial Electrician may work any shift, including overnights. The position inspects, repairs, and maintains electrical systems and equipment; programs and sets up metering, monitoring, and control devices; performs maintenance and diagnostics; supports electrical transmission and substation outages; and maintains related equipment records and programs. The role also participates in a rotational on-call schedule and must be able to work overtime when needed. Work involves driving a District vehicle and heavy physical exertion, including lifting 10 to 70 pounds daily, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, and working at heights and in confined spaces. Conditions may include exposure to high-voltage areas, weather, odors, noise, chemical hazards, gases, and dust. Equipment includes small hand and power tools, electrical equipment, and testing equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of experience as an Electrician in an industrial setting.
Valid Electrical Journeyman’s license, or obtain an Electrical Journeyman’s license from the State of Texas within 24 months.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Knowledge of high-voltage equipment and its specific safe working practices.
Knowledge of electrical theory and practices.
Knowledge of safety pertaining to electrical distribution systems and equipment.
Ability to operate a computer in the field and read schematic and one-line drawings.
Basic knowledge of Wylie Water Plant substations and electrical transmission system.
Basic computer and programming skills to maintain and program metering and monitoring equipment such as SEL, Multilin, VFDs, reduced-voltage starters, and DC motors.
Proficiency using the District Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Ability to comprehend, carry out, and administer written and oral instructions.
Ability to drive a District vehicle for business and maintain a current, valid, vehicle-appropriate driver’s license for the employee’s resident state.
Ability to lift 10 to 70 pounds daily, push, pull, climb ladders, and work at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

Inspect, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment, locating and evaluating electrical malfunctions.
Program and set up metering, monitoring, and control devices in accordance with coordination studies.
Perform maintenance according to manufacturer specifications.
Perform programming diagnostics of electronic protection metering and controls.
Maintain calibration and repair schedules for electrical test equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance on motor control centers.
Assist the Central Maintenance Manager with electrical transmission and substation outages.
Follow safe work practices, including proper use of safety equipment and procedures for permit-required confined-space entry and lockout/tagout.
Ensure subordinate employees follow safe work practices and receive required training.
Assist subordinate employees with troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment.
Maintain records of programs related to switchgear and motor starter controllers and devices.
Maintain a working laptop computer and keep records and programs up to date.
Participate in a rotational on-call schedule to respond to NTMWD repairs outside normal business hours and work overtime when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.