Industrial Electrician - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

13h • $56,418 - $87,425

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician works in the Southeast Water Supply Division of the City of Oklahoma City’s Utilities Department. The position is under the direction of an immediate supervisor and requires journeyman-level skills and knowledge acquired in an industrial setting. The role maintains, troubleshoots, installs, and repairs electrical equipment, instruments, parts, components, and controls in standard- and high-voltage system environments or facilities. This is a safety-sensitive classification, and employees may be required to meet and maintain specified physical standards and guidelines because of occupational health, safety, and environmental concerns.

The posting will establish or supplement an eligibility list for future vacancies under the applicable AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. The listed hourly rate is $27.02–$41.87, with an annual rate of $56,417.76–$87,424.56. The normal starting rate is the minimum of the range, though a higher rate may be considered based on qualifications, experience, and the City’s step-placement policy. The position is non-exempt under the FLSA.

Work may take place indoors and outdoors in varied and potentially hazardous conditions, including exposure to weather, moving machinery, noise, dust, electrical hazards, chemicals, and infectious agents. The work may involve irregular hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, frequent daily travel between job sites, and 24-hour call. Physical tasks include climbing ladders, working in confined or cramped positions, using tools, and frequently moving objects up to 50 pounds or occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Oklahoma State and Oklahoma City Journeyman Wireman’s License or a higher license; acceptable higher licenses include an Unlimited Electrical Journeyman License and/or a Limited or Unlimited Contractor Electrical Journeyman License.
• Possess a valid driver license (Operator or higher).
• Knowledge of and skill in applying National Electrical Codes and City Ordinances.
• Skill in determining feasible installation techniques and procedures and performing precision work without damaging structural soundness.
• Skill installing heavy-wall rigid conduit.
• Ability to identify and anticipate problems and use and interpret standard testing devices.
• Skill using specialized software to program or alter electronic devices, controllers, and meters.
• Skill troubleshooting, repairing, adjusting, and/or installing electric motors up to 3000 hp.
• Skill troubleshooting, repairing, adjusting, and/or installing power and high-voltage electrical systems (480V to 12,500V), switchgear, transformers, motor starters, and motor controls according to industry standards.
• Skill troubleshooting, repairing, adjusting, modifying, and/or installing controls and instruments according to industry standards.
• Skill drawing and interpreting electrical and control schematics.
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, follow instructions, supervise, and use an electronic work-order system in the Utilities Department.
• Ability to think logically and analytically, recall information, assume responsibility, and meet and maintain applicable physical health and safety standards.
• Ability and willingness to follow established safety and environmental health precautions.
• Journeyman-level skills and knowledge acquired in an industrial setting are necessary before assuming the duties.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, install, or replace electrical wiring, lighting, rigid conduit, and related equipment.
• Clean, repair, and replace dirty or worn parts.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems and malfunctions.
• Plan feasible installations, compile and compute cost estimates, and prepare sketches of proposed improvements or changes.
• Supervise and direct less-skilled workers, assume responsibility for work performed, and work with limited supervision.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, install, and repair electrical equipment, instruments, parts, components, and controls in standard- and high-voltage environments.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward benefits and retirement.
• A comprehensive package intended to support health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed