Plant Electrician

City of Boca Raton•Boca Raton, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs difficult skilled work in the maintenance and repair of a variety of electrical, control, and power distribution equipment in a water and wastewater treatment plant and related systems; does related work as required. Work is performed 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; 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
Skilled in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and general computer proficiency
Skilled in reading comprehension – both of routine communications as well as technical manuals, diagrams, or other work-related documents
Skilled 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.