Plant Electrician
City of Boca Raton•Boca Raton, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Plant Electrician performs skilled and complex maintenance and repair work on a variety of electrical, control, and power distribution equipment at water and wastewater treatment plants and related systems, as well as other duties as required, under regular supervision.
Requirements
- Knowledge of standard practices, tools, terminology, and functions of the electrical trade and the hazards involved
- Knowledge of electrical theory, and a thorough knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), as well as State and Local electrical codes and ordinances
- Knowledge of the safety hazards of the work including arc flash and of the necessary safety precautions
- Knowledge of safety hazards including but not limited to Arc Flash Hazard labels
- Knowledge of proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as use of insulated tools and other safety related precautions
- Knowledge of OSHA recommendations and requirements regarding best practices while working on or near energized equipment
- Knowledge of general office practices and procedures
- Skilled in the use of electrical maintenance, repair, and test equipment
- Skilled in troubleshooting and mechanical diagnostics
- Skilled in techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts
- Skilled in techniques necessary to determine safe clearance distances and the corresponding voltages to which the incumbent will be exposed
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and general computer proficiency
- Proficient in reading comprehension – both of routine communications as well as technical manuals, diagrams, or other work-related documents
- Proficient in the use of electrical maintenance and repair and test equipment
- Ability to participate in emergency twenty-four (24) hour call out status rotation
- Ability to perform essential functions and related tasks while using best judgement and application of necessary safety precautions
- Must be able to wear safety glasses and safety harness, safety shoes/boots, Arc Flash PPE, flame retardant uniforms and hearing protectors
- Ability to troubleshoot energized electrical equipment
- Ability to understand electrical wiring diagrams and schematics
- Ability to understand and make repairs to complicated electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment
- Ability to perform manual work extended periods of time
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Satisfactory completion of a four-year electrical apprenticeship program with seven (7) years of experience as an industrial, construction or maintenance electrician OR Possess a Journeyman Electrician certification with seven (7) years of experience as an industrial, construction or maintenance electrician OR Have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as an industrial plant maintenance electrician or plant electrical technician
- Abstained from the use of all tobacco products and electronic cigarettes (also called e-cigarettes), for at least one year prior to their date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products, and electronic cigarettes, at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
- Possession of a valid State of Florida Class ‘E’ driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Installs, repairs, maintains, and modifies electrical and electronic equipment
- Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains low and medium voltage (up to 5000 volts) equipment: electric motors, motor starters, electrical control panels, variable frequency drives, soft starters and switch gear
- Operates, maintains and troubleshoots emergency power generators and transformers
- Troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies wiring as required on electrical motors, motor controls and associated electrical equipment at the water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, wells pump stations, booster pumps stations and lift stations
- Installs, repairs and troubleshoots lighting circuits and electrical panels
- Installs and replaces electrical conduits, fittings, cables and wiring devices
- Performs preventive and predictive maintenance testing of electrical equipment and systems
- Troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies electrical and electronic systems
- Makes repairs and changes to switch gear and transfer switches on emergency power generators
- Tests emergency power generators
- Maintains equipment records, use computer maintenance management software to document work activities
- Performs related tasks as required
Benefits
- No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
- 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
- Continuous Service Benefit : Paid out annually after 5 years of service
- Flexible work schedule
- Two pension/retirement options to choose from
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
