Industrial Electrician - Field Operations

City of Titusville • Titusville, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This is skilled work at the Journeyman Electrician level involving both rough/finished electrical work, variable frequency drive (VFD) setup/programming and motor controls for industrial equipment. Incumbent works in accordance with standard practices of electrical trade and is allowed latitude in determining work procedures. Work involves installation, troubleshooting and repair of 1-phase/3-phase electrical circuits, controls and equipment up to 480 volts. Work is performed under the direction of the Division Leader I.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the National Electric Code and standard methods, materials, tools, codes and practices of the electrical trade.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions of the electrical trade.
• Able to operate the required electrician tools, electronics diagnostics equipment and safety equipment.
• Able to use standard tools for demolition, excavation and compaction.
• Able to troubleshoot/repair problems in complex electrical systems and VFD setup/programming.
• Able to plan, layout and perform electrical work of average difficulty.
• Ability to work from sketches, blueprints and schematics.
• Able to use computer for record keeping activities and equipment setup/diagnosis.
• Able to analyze problems and reach conclusions using independent judgment.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team.
• Able to coordinate activities of peers, to direct subordinates and to report to supervisor.
• Able to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Skill and ability to work with high voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Skill in the care and use of tools such as megger, digital and analog multi meters, amp probe, and ATS.
• Able to safely operate a vehicle over rough terrain, a manual transmission truck and a boom truck.
• High school graduate or equivalent diploma is required plus five years' experience in the electrician trade, or two years post graduate formal/vocational education plus three years trade experience.
• One year of electrician experience with industrial equipment and controllers is required.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Must possess a Brevard County Journeyman Electrician License with ability to obtain the Master License within one year from date of hire.
• Ability to respond to afterhours calls, possible weekend work and 24-hour on-call status.
• Serve in an on-call rotation.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current Drugs and Alcohol policy.
• During occasions of local emergencies this position may be required to report to perform emergency tasks, which may result in extended work hours as well as extended periods of time away from family members.
• Requires lift up to 50 pounds with assistance, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must have sufficient physical strength and able to work long hours outdoors, including in adverse weather, confined spaces, tanks, excavations and around wastewater.
• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken English word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. Ability to communicate verbally both in person and over the phone.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Visual Acuity: Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles, include close vision, distant vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Including ability to walk in uneven terrain and work in unimproved areas under construction during utility installations and maintenance tasks, including wet trenches and other adverse situations on a daily basis.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Able to climb stairs and ladders frequently, and work at heights up to 150' above ground infrequently. Body agility is emphasized.
• Enter confined spaces for internal repairs. Must be able to enter excavations and confined spaces on a daily basis to perform assigned duties. Able to enter confined spaces such as well pits, valve pits, tanks, and excavations frequently.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand. Must be able to use hand and power tools required for performance of assigned duties.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

Nice To Haves

• One year of supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs and maintains electrical services in City-owned treatment plants, well fields, buildings, lift stations, etc.
• Repairs, installs, maintains and calibrates of all types of electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Installs, repairs and maintains electrical outlets, lights, conduit, fuse boxes, etc.
• Maintains emergency power systems.
• Installs, repairs, rebuilds and maintains electrical equipment including motors, motor starters, relays, pressure switches, circuit breakers, VFDs and controllers.
• Directly responsible for and must conform to electrical and mechanical maintenance standards and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance and maintains appropriate records.
• Assists in other maintenance operations when needed.
• Performs supervisory duties in the absence of the Supervisor when required.

What This Job Offers

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