Industrial Electrician

City of Tucson • Tucson, AZ

8d • $24 - $36

About The Position

Tucson Water is hiring three Industrial Electricians to install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems supporting the City of Tucson’s water infrastructure. The position regularly involves electrical systems up to 600 volts and requires adherence to electrical safety standards and practices. The role works under the supervision of the Electrical Supervisor and does not supervise other employees.

The work includes preventive maintenance and diagnostic testing; installation, inspection, troubleshooting, modification, and repair of electrical systems and equipment; interpreting blueprints and wiring diagrams; and calculating electrical component sizing in accordance with applicable codes and standards. The electrician also documents work, uses approved asset and work-order systems, travels to water facilities and production sites, and responds to customer inquiries.

The position requires six months of post-high-school education and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience on a year-for-year basis. Applicants must hold a valid, unrestricted Arizona Class D driver license. Applicants who advance in the recruitment process must pass a written assessment of industrial electrical principles, practices, and safety standards. The position is regular, full-time, and non-exempt. The hourly range is $24.16–$36.24.

Requirements

• Six months of post-high-school education.
• Four years of relevant experience; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D driver license.
• Applicants advancing in the recruitment process must successfully pass a written assessment covering industrial electrical principles, practices, and safety standards.
• Ability to work with electrical systems up to 600V and follow applicable electrical safety standards and practices.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10-hour construction course certificate.
• Experience using Enterprise Asset Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnostic testing on electrical equipment to identify potential issues and prevent equipment failures.
• Maintain, install, troubleshoot, and inspect electrical systems and equipment within Tucson Water’s infrastructure.
• Interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams to install, troubleshoot, modify, and maintain systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and repair electrical systems up to 600V, including motors, pumps, drives, and circuits; make improvements as needed and verify proper operation after work is completed.
• Install, modify, and replace electrical components, wiring, conduits, motor starters, and protective devices according to applicable codes, manufacturer specifications, and safety procedures.
• Calculate appropriate sizing for conduits, transformers, electrical starters, and circuits in accordance with the NEC, OSHA regulations, and industry standards.
• Ensure electrical equipment is labeled in accordance with NFPA 70E Arc Flash Standards.
• Follow electrical safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, verification of electrically safe work conditions, and use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and conduct on-site hazard assessments before fulfilling work orders at production sites and facilities.
• Use the Geographic Information System, Enterprise Asset Management System, and other approved software or databases to locate and service assets.
• Create and respond to work orders and track equipment needed to fulfill requests.
• Document maintenance activities, troubleshooting findings, and completed repairs in approved systems.
• Drive to various Tucson Water facilities and production sites.
• Research and resolve customer inquiries.
• Perform other assigned duties and tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending account coverage.
• Pension plan and optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• 38 paid days off in the first year for new hires, with time off increasing in subsequent years.
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
• Paid tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment.
• Off-the-job and on-the-job training.
• Employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

What This Job Offers

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