Lead Electrical Technician

SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY • Conroe, TX

10d • $33 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Electrical Technician is responsible for supervising a team of Maintenance Technicians in the performance of preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration and repair of electrical and mechanical devices associated with the Surface Water Treatment Plant and related facilities with voltages up to 12,470 Volts. Prioritizes, coordinates, and delegates responsibilities and activities to the staff to be performed in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by SJRA Senior Management and/or Board of Directors; conducts performance evaluations. Processes maintenance activities and work orders using the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAM) and properly documents, organizes, and files correspondence, reports and records related to maintenance activities within the system. Reviews maintenance records and recommends modifications and/or replacement with alternative equipment to ensure effective utilization of the EAM program. Provides input to the Chief Maintenance Technician regarding annual budget, ten-year project plan, five-year staffing plan, strategic and tactical plans and all staffing related issues. Enforces safety regulations, policies, principles, and procedures; verifies that all required Personal Protective Equipment is assigned and available to staff; reviews incident investigations and takes action to prevent recurrence; coordinates with the Risk Management department as appropriate. Oversees and/or performs corrective and preventative electrical/mechanical maintenance on plant equipment such as variable frequency drives, pumps, motors, blowers, floats, switches, light fixtures, emergency generators, switch gear, etc. Oversees and/or performs modifications to existing plant electrical equipment with voltages up to 12,470v in order to improve the process and/or add electrical system reliability. Reviews and comments on construction plans and specifications for improvements to systems; performs inspections and resolves warranty issues concerning existing, new, and rehabilitated facilities and equipment. Performs on-site project observation of electrical contractors and/or their subcontractor’s activities and work related to electrical scope. Provides input to the UE Maintenance Manager toward the establishment of the overall goals and objectives of the designated area of business; collaboratively leads the Maintenance Department to successfully accomplish approved goals and objectives; communicates goals and expectations to team members and measures performance against those goals and expectations. Operates Authority vehicles and/or equipment for maintenance purposes by driving from facility to facility to conduct job duties. This position is classified as a safety sensitive position. The individual holding this position is subject to random, unannounced drug and alcohol testing. This position is classified as primary essential personnel. The individual holding this position will be required to work as usual or as needed (1) during an emergency event, (2) in preparation for an emergency event, and/or (3) during recovery from an emergency event as directed by their direct supervisor, appropriate Department/Division Manager, the appropriate Senior Level Manager, or the General Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 10 years of electrical maintenance in a municipal, industrial, or commercial setting.
• Electric motor troubleshooting and maintenance required.
• At least 8 years of Variable Frequency Drive troubleshooting and maintenance required.
• Texas Driver's License with Insurable driving record required.
• Texas Journeyman Electrician License required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or technical school, trade school or equivalent preferred.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Master's Electrician License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a team of Maintenance Technicians in the performance of preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration and repair of electrical and mechanical devices associated with the Surface Water Treatment Plant and related facilities with voltages up to 12,470 Volts.
• Prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating responsibilities and activities to the staff.
• Processing maintenance activities and work orders using the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAM) and properly documenting, organizing, and filing correspondence, reports and records related to maintenance activities within the system.
• Reviewing maintenance records and recommending modifications and/or replacement with alternative equipment to ensure effective utilization of the EAM program.
• Providing input to the Chief Maintenance Technician regarding annual budget, ten-year project plan, five-year staffing plan, strategic and tactical plans and all staffing related issues.
• Enforcing safety regulations, policies, principles, and procedures; verifying that all required Personal Protective Equipment is assigned and available to staff; reviewing incident investigations and taking action to prevent recurrence; coordinating with the Risk Management department as appropriate.
• Overseeing and/or performing corrective and preventative electrical/mechanical maintenance on plant equipment such as variable frequency drives, pumps, motors, blowers, floats, switches, light fixtures, emergency generators, switch gear, etc.
• Overseeing and/or performing modifications to existing plant electrical equipment with voltages up to 12,470v in order to improve the process and/or add electrical system reliability.
• Reviewing and commenting on construction plans and specifications for improvements to systems; performing inspections and resolving warranty issues concerning existing, new, and rehabilitated facilities and equipment.
• Performing on-site project observation of electrical contractors and/or their subcontractor’s activities and work related to electrical scope.
• Providing input to the UE Maintenance Manager toward the establishment of the overall goals and objectives of the designated area of business; collaboratively leading the Maintenance Department to successfully accomplish approved goals and objectives; communicating goals and expectations to team members and measuring performance against those goals and expectations.
• Operating Authority vehicles and/or equipment for maintenance purposes by driving from facility to facility to conduct job duties.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan in which SJRA contributes 8% automatically and matches up to an additional 4% of the employee's contribution.

What This Job Offers

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