Maintenance Electrician I/II/III- MFWQTC (3 positions) (subject to shift)

Louisville Metropolitan Sewer DistrictLouisville, KY
Onsite

About The Position

These vacancies will be filled as Maintenance Electrician I, II, or III based on candidate qualifications. Salary amounts are as follows: Maintenance Electrician I $39.27/hr Maintenance Electrician II $41.59/hr Maintenance Electrician III $44.09/hr. Maintenance Electrician I: Under supervision, safely provides maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and repair of electrical controls, electronic systems, equipment, and components. Regularly maintains and repairs pumps, motors, distribution equipment, generator systems, and automated controls containing components associated with Relay Logic and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Calibrates, maintains, and repairs a wide range of electronic instrumentation and monitoring systems. Performs all aspects of electrical construction and maintenance. May direct the work of other crew members and assists with training as needed. Maintenance Electrician II: Under moderate supervision, safely provides intermediate maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and repair of electrical controls, electronic systems, equipment, and components. Regularly maintains and repairs pumps, motors, distribution equipment, generator systems, and automated controls containing components associated with Relay Logic and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Calibrates, maintains, and repairs a wide range of electronic instrumentation and monitoring systems. Performs all aspects of electrical construction and maintenance. May direct the work of other crew members and assists with training as needed. Maintenance Electrician III: Under minimum supervision, safely provides advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and repair of complex electrical controls, electronic systems, equipment, and components. Regularly maintains and repairs pumps, motors, distribution equipment, generator systems, and automated controls containing components associated with Relay Logic and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Calibrates, maintains, and repairs a wide range of electronic instrumentation and monitoring systems. Performs all aspects of electrical construction and maintenance. May direct the work of other crew members and assists with training as needed.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of correct and safe usage of electrical and electronic test equipment.
  • Knowledge of relay logic and motor control systems and components.
  • Knowledge of PLC ladder logic and Input/Output wiring.
  • Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematic diagrams, and equipment specification manuals.
  • Ability to distinguish primary colors and their attributes.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to use heavy tools including, but not limited to, hammer drills, ditch, forklift, electric carts, drill presses, reciprocating saws, bandsaws, core drills, concrete saws, pipe benders, and threaders.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
  • Ability to work outdoors at night, and under adverse working conditions such as inclement weather.
  • Ability to work effectively under heavy, unpredictable surges in workload.
  • Ability to work various shifts and mandatory overtime.
  • Knowledge of instrumentation, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems with ability to diagnose, calibrate, and repair (Maintenance Electrician II & III).
  • Knowledge of complex motor control systems and components (Maintenance Electrician II & III).
  • Knowledge of low voltage signal wiring standards and protocols (Maintenance Electrician II & III).
  • Knowledge of local, state, and national electric codes (Maintenance Electrician II & III).
  • Ability to safely and properly use a high voltage hot stick and other related test equipment (Maintenance Electrician III).
  • Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high and medium voltage switch gear and components (Maintenance Electrician III).
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Three or more years of experience working as an electrician/instrumentation technician (Maintenance Electrician I).
  • Five or more years of experience working as an electrician/instrumentation technician (Maintenance Electrician II & III).
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
  • Must meet job knowledge and job skills assessment requirements (Maintenance Electrician I).
  • Must hold an Electrician (EE) or Master Electrician (ME) License through the State of Kentucky or reciprocating state or have completed a state certified electrical apprenticeship (Maintenance Electrician II & III).
  • Must maintain a Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) certification (Maintenance Electrician III).
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Must have safe work and driving habits.
  • This position is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to random drug testing.

Responsibilities

  • Regularly performs preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance, inspections, repairs, and installation of electrical equipment and components.
  • Refers to wiring diagrams, drawings, electrical blueprints, schematics, operations & maintenance manuals, and standard operating procedures for specific guidance and instruction.
  • Works with qualified staff to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high and medium voltage switch gear and components.
  • Responsible for keeping accurate records including details of work performed and/or needed, time and attendance, bills of material, and regulatory documents as required.
  • Performs mechanical work to expedite returning equipment to service as needed.
  • Drives MSD assigned vehicles to job sites to transport staff, tools, equipment, and materials.
  • Performs other maintenance related tasks as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates.
  • Maintains a clean and safe workplace and performs housekeeping duties as assigned.
  • Interprets and creates wiring diagrams, drawings, electrical blueprints, and schematics (Maintenance Electrician III only).
  • Updates wiring diagrams, drawings, electrical blueprints, and schematics as necessary (Maintenance Electrician III only).
  • Shares advanced system knowledge with co-workers and management to support effective and efficient asset management processes (Maintenance Electrician III only).
  • Safely and properly uses a high voltage hot stick and other related test equipment (Maintenance Electrician III only).
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