IPL Journeyman Power Plant Electrician

City of Independence • Independence, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of the electrical systems for the Blue Valley plant and six gas turbine generator units. Regularly inspects power plant electrical equipment; diagnoses trouble and performs necessary overhaul and maintenance, keeping accurate records of inspections and repair; reports regularly to the supervisor on the operating conditions of electrical wiring, equipment and devices, and recommend major overhaul or replacement; installs or repairs conduit and wiring; repairs equipment and control circuits; installs and repairs indicating lights and other signaling equipment; participates in the overhaul or repair of automatic switchgear, synchronous motors, turbo generators, motor-driven pumps, and transformers; assembles and installs electrical equipment and components.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be Journeyman Electrician, with four (4) years prior experience as an industrial electrician, including diagnostic circuitry and AC-DC experience, preferably in a power plant or other heavy industrial electrical work assignment. Valid Driver’s License required. Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire. Knowledge of electrical switchgear, motors, wiring, and all other electrical equipment utilized in a power generating plant and electrical and general safety requirements in performing work duties. Ability to communicate in the English language, both oral and written and learn new skills and procedures as required. Skilled in use of mechanical hand tools, precision instruments and electrical meters for troubleshooting.
Typical Physical Demands: Work is performed in an industrial setting consisting of both outside and inside tasks. Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, crouch, reach overhead, negotiate stairs and ramps, climb ladders, climb and work from scaffolding and other high platforms. Must be able to lift 75 pounds (plus or minus). Should be able to stand, work, and maintain balance on hard, narrow and uneven surfaces, work in confined areas, have good eyesight and hearing; able to work in confined spaces and with respirator facemask.
Typical Working Conditions: Industrial environment of smoke, fumes, noise, chemicals, open flames, sparks, exposed electrical conductors, rotating machinery, overhead hazards, hot piping/machinery, and airborne pollutants. Under emergency conditions may be required to work in extreme hot or cold surroundings, including with heavy Arc-Flash protective equipment. May be called in for emergency or unusual situations during off-duty hours.
Drug testing will be required. In addition to the application, testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration on this position.
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
I.B.E.W. Power and Light Bargaining Unit Position.
Position Open Until Filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [email protected].
Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or person. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER- BILINGUAL SKILLS PREFERRED

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be Journeyman Electrician, with four (4) years prior experience as an industrial electrician, including diagnostic circuitry and AC-DC experience, preferably in a power plant or other heavy industrial electrical work assignment
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire
• Knowledge of electrical switchgear, motors, wiring, and all other electrical equipment utilized in a power generating plant and electrical and general safety requirements in performing work duties
• Ability to communicate in the English language, both oral and written and learn new skills and procedures as required
• Skilled in use of mechanical hand tools, precision instruments and electrical meters for troubleshooting

Nice To Haves

• BILINGUAL SKILLS PREFERRED

Responsibilities

• installation, maintenance, and repair of the electrical systems for the Blue Valley plant and six gas turbine generator units
• inspects power plant electrical equipment
• diagnoses trouble and performs necessary overhaul and maintenance, keeping accurate records of inspections and repair
• reports regularly to the supervisor on the operating conditions of electrical wiring, equipment and devices, and recommend major overhaul or replacement
• installs or repairs conduit and wiring
• repairs equipment and control circuits
• installs and repairs indicating lights and other signaling equipment
• participates in the overhaul or repair of automatic switchgear, synchronous motors, turbo generators, motor-driven pumps, and transformers
• assembles and installs electrical equipment and components

What This Job Offers

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