Plant Maintenance Electrician I (Vacancy)

City of Columbus•Varies by position, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Columbus, Columbus Water and Power, Division of Water - Control Center is accepting applications for a vacant full-time Plant Maintenance Electrician I. Under general supervision, this position will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment (up to 15kVA) as well as associated systems and devices at remote tanks and booster stations. This position will perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment including generators; troubleshoot and diagnose electrical systems and equipment using wiring diagrams, schematics, and testing equipment; climb heights up to 200 feet safely or utilize aerial equipment safely to access work; collect data, maintain records, and utilize a CMMS software program; and perform general housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, inventory, organizing, or snow removal; performs related duties as required. Hours are Mon-Fri 7 am- 3:30 pm.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience troubleshooting, installing, and repairing 3-phase electrical equipment in an industrial facility.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a formal classroom or apprenticeship training program in the general principles of electricity may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience.

Responsibilities

Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment (up to 15kVA) as well as associated systems and devices at remote tanks and booster stations.
Performing preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment including generators.
Troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical systems and equipment using wiring diagrams, schematics, and testing equipment.
Climbing heights up to 200 feet safely or utilizing aerial equipment safely to access work.
Collecting data, maintaining records, and utilizing a CMMS software program.
Performing general housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, inventory, organizing, or snow removal.
Performing work on or near energized circuits with voltage levels up to and including 15kV.
Testing defective equipment to determine cause of malfunction or failure using a variety of electrical testing apparatus.
Testing, repairing, or replacing equipment such as relays, switches, controls, and instrumentation both on and off plant grounds.
Bending and installing conduit.
Installing and repairing light fixtures, appliances, power tools, fans, etc. both on and off plant grounds.
Using precautionary work methods as prescribed in related safety procedures and policies.
Interpreting wiring diagrams to trace and connect numerous wires carrying current for independent functions.
Drawing and modifying electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.
Maintaining equipment, work logs, and system modification records utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Notifying appropriate personnel of necessary downtime associated with projects that disrupt normal operations.
Cleaning up work area after completion of a job.
Climbing heights to access work sites.
Assisting plant personnel, including instruments technicians, on projects involving electrical equipment.