Industrial Electrician

City of Tucson

15d • $24 - $36

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician position at the City of Tucson’s Water Department installs, repairs and maintains low, medium and high voltage electrical systems, equipment and fixtures. This position will regularly work with high voltage systems of 480v and above, with the expectation to follow all safety standards and practices in the electrical trade. Work is performed under the supervision of the Electrical Supervisor. This position does not supervise.

Requirements

• Education: 6 months post high school
• Work Experience: Four (4) years of directly related experience
• License: Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D – Driver License – Arizona Department of Transportation – Motor Vehicle Division
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10-hour construction Course Certificate
• Experience using Enterprise Asset Management Systems

Responsibilities

• Maintains, installs, troubleshoots and inspects electrical systems and equipment within Tucson Water’s infrastructure with or without blueprints.
• Calculates the proper sizing for conduits, transformers, electrical starters and circuits in accordance with the National Electrical Code standards and Regulations (NEC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and industry standards.
• Ensures that all electrical equipment is properly labeled per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E Arc Flash Standards.
• Troubleshoots and repairs high voltage (480v and above) motors, pumps, drives and circuits to restore faulty systems, making improvements as needed to maintain optimal performance.
• Communicates with internal and external stakeholders to conduct on-site hazard assessments prior to fulfilling work orders at production sites and facilities.
• Utilizes the Geographical Information System, Enterprise Asset Management System and other approved software/databases to locate and service assets.
• Creates and responds to work orders and tracks all the necessary equipment needed to fulfill requests.
• Drives to various sites to locate underground electrical infrastructure and facilities (high and low voltage) to prevent damage during digging and or excavation activities.
• Responds to customer inquiries by researching and resolving issues.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions.
• The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind.
• Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years.
• We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.
• You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED