Industrial Electrician - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

11h•$34 - $47

About The Position

OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5419 - Industrial Electrician Salary Grade: 15 Pay Range Hiring Range: $33.61 - $40.33 Per Hour Pay Range: $33.61 - $47.05 Per Hour Range Explanation: Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. The first review of applications will be on 01/23/2026 . Are you an experienced Industrial Electrician seeking a challenging role in an essential public infrastructure environment? Join Pima County’s Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD), where you will apply journeyman-level expertise in industrial electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, construction, and preventive maintenance to support essential wastewater treatment operations. This role 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. Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

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. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
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

Nice To Haves

Minimum five (5) years of journeyman-level electrical experience, including three (3) years performing electrical troubleshooting in an industrial setting.
Minimum five (5) years of 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 of experience interpreting electrical plans, diagrams, blueprints, and schematics, with working knowledge and application of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Minimum three (3) years of 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, uninterruptable 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