Senior Pump Station Electrical Technician

City of Seattle, WA • Seattle, WA

94d • $59 - $64

About The Position

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is recruiting two (2) Senior Pump Station Electrical Technicians in the Water Line of Business. This position will lead and perform senior level work and provide direction to Pump Station Electrical Technicians in supporting the operation and maintenance activities at the Tolt Treatment Plant and Operations Control Center. These positions are crucial to plant operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and outages which produce approximately 40% of our region's drinking water supply. The plant operates and produces treated high quality drinking water around the clock.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited electrician apprenticeship program.
• Four (4) years journey-level electronic experience, including experience with remote control and telemetry circuits.
• Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Nice To Haves

• Washington State Journey Level License.
• Experience working with 24,120,240,460 and 1250/4160 voltages.
• Experience with PLC logic and controls.
• Ability to perform duties in remote locations with proper planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform senior level work and provide direction to Pump Station Electrical Technicians.
• Support operation and maintenance activities at the Tolt Treatment Plant and Operations Control Center.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, installations, and ensure backup power is reliable for outages.
• Work on complex electric, electronic, electro-hydraulic, electro-mechanical, and electro-pneumatic systems.
• Install sensors and transducers; respond to electrical system failures.
• Service and repair electrical pump station equipment including motors, starters, controls, recorders, and related devices in routine and emergency situations.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and conduit systems.
• Review, maintain, and update plans, wiring diagrams, prints, and schematics.
• Support Electrical Engineers in project implementation and development.
• Apply hands-on repairs and understand and use a wide variety of electrical testing equipment.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Free Orca Pass.
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions.
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees