PLANT MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN (2308)

LED FastStart • Gretna, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Parish is filling two current West Jefferson vacancies, one in Drainage and one in Sewerage, and two current East Jefferson vacancies, one in Water and one in Sewerage. The employment list may also be used for future East and West Jefferson vacancies in various departments.

Under general supervision, the Plant Maintenance Electrician performs skilled electrical and instrumentation work installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing treatment plant and lift station pump mechanical and equipment devices or drainage pump station electrical systems. The employee diagnoses electrical equipment malfunctions and determines whether equipment, instrumentation, or electrical parts should be repaired or replaced. Routine maintenance includes checking voltage and amperage levels and inspecting wiring in control panels and boards. The position ensures compliance with established safety and accident-prevention standards and performs related work as directed.

This is an essential emergency-duty position. The employee may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. The position requires driving a Parish vehicle. Some positions may specifically require a Class D driver’s license; possession of the applicable valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record is preferred.

Requirements

• Possess a current Class C or higher Jefferson Parish Electrical license, or a current Electrical Work (Statewide) license issued by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, for examination admission.
• Have at least nine months of significant, full-time, verifiable, paid experience repairing and maintaining high-voltage electrical apparatus (480–4160 volts) and industrial or plant equipment, including electromechanical and programmable motor control panels and pneumatic control systems and devices.
• Work experience must demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and read schematic diagrams for the stated equipment.
• A Jefferson Parish Electrical license is required for employment. An applicant applying with a Louisiana Electrical Work (Statewide) license or a current, valid passing score on the licensing examination must obtain a Class C or higher Jefferson Parish Electrical license within ten days after an employment offer; failure to do so disqualifies the applicant for permanent employment.
• Some positions require knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record is preferred for positions requiring Parish vehicle driving.
• For positions requiring it, possession of a valid Class D driver’s license and an acceptable driving record is preferred.
• Related education, experience, and/or professional certifications beyond the minimum qualifications may be considered for an entrance salary above the minimum rate.
• A current and valid passing score on the applicable licensing examination is acceptable for application.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical and instrumentation systems and equipment at treatment plants, lift stations, or drainage pump stations.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical equipment malfunctions.
• Determine whether equipment, instrumentation, or electrical parts need repair or replacement.
• Perform routine maintenance, including checking voltage and amperage levels and inspecting wiring conditions in control panels and boards.
• Ensure compliance with established safety and accident-prevention standards.
• Perform related work as directed.
• Remain on emergency duty when a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish is recommended.
• Drive a Parish vehicle when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed