Industrial Electrician - Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

2d•$35 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Join Pima County's Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department as an experienced Industrial Electrician. This role involves applying journeyman-level expertise in industrial electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, construction, and preventive maintenance to support essential wastewater treatment operations. The position focuses on the safe installation, repair, diagnosis, and modernization of complex electrical systems operating across high-voltage (46 kV), medium-voltage (4160 VAC), and low-voltage (480 VAC and 240/120 VAC) power systems. You will work on critical infrastructure including motors, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, switchgear, transformers, generators, and transfer switches, while supporting SCADA and PLC-based control systems to ensure reliable monitoring, control, and automation of plant operations. All work is performed in compliance with NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, OSHA, and County safety standards, with a strong emphasis on safety, system reliability, and service to the community.

Requirements

Completion of an industry-recognized electrical apprenticeship program AND three years of journey-level industrial experience as an electrician maintaining industrial electrical systems and distribution lines of at least 480V.
OR: Five years of journey-level industrial experience as an electrician maintaining industrial electrical systems and distribution lines of at least 480V.
Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
Pre-employment background checks.
Post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.
Post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.

Nice To Haves

Minimum five (5) years journeyman-level electrical experience, including three (3) years performing electrical troubleshooting in an industrial setting.
Minimum five (5) years hands-on experience with industrial electrical equipment, including motors, motor controls, control panels, generators, variable frequency drives (VFDs), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), switchgear, transformers, and transfer switches.
Minimum three (3) years experience interpreting electrical plans, diagrams, blueprints, and schematics, with working knowledge and application of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Minimum three (3) years experience applying electrical safety practices in accordance with NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations, and established lockout/tagout and arc-flash safety procedures in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

Performs and/or assists in the installation, maintenance, or repair of industrial electrical systems rated at 480 volts or higher in County facilities.
Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs 480vac motors, submersible pumps, complex motor controls, and pump controls in an industrial setting.
Maintains power, lighting, control systems, and processes alarm wiring systems in overhead cable trays, underground duct banks, vaults, and manholes.
Maintains electrical equipment in OSHA-classified spaces (explosive hazardous rated locations).
Troubleshoots industrial control systems, AC/DC variable speed motors, variable frequency drives (VFD), and soft starters.
Recommends electrical system requirements for facilities and conducts technical inspections on new installations of electrical systems, modifications of existing equipment, motors, and related electrically-operated apparatus.
Determines routing, location, and method of installing industrial wiring, conduits, equipment, fixtures, and accessories from complex industrial drawings, wiring diagrams, blueprints, specifications, and sketches.
Operates and maintains medium voltage (15kV) substations including protective relays and controls.
Tests, calibrates, and programs breaker trip settings and functions.
Performs scheduled inspections and reviews of electrical panels, performs proper preventative maintenance on all associated electrical equipment, and upgrades electrical equipment.
Identifies and documents all electrical enclosures and electrical equipment within facilities and maintains accurate labeling in all panels, motor control centers (MCCs), junction boxes, and switch gear.
Follows proper safety protocols on electrical equipment.
Prepares work schedules and coordinates maintenance schedules with integrated teams.
Prepares technical reports of electrical operational issues.
Performs calculations involved in the operation of sizing electrical circuits, transformers, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units, panels, breakers, starters, box and conduit fill and wire sizes.
May oversee and consult with outside electrical and construction contractors to assure compliance with National Electrical Codes and Regulations (NEC) and Pima County specifications, rules, policies, and regulations.
Responds to electrical emergencies.