Senior Pump Station Electrical Technician

City of Seattle • Seattle, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Public Utilities is recruiting an experienced Senior Pump Station Electrical Technician in the Water Line of Business. The position leads senior-level work and provides direction to Pump Station Electrical Technicians in support of pump station operations and maintenance. The work supports plant operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and outages at a facility that produces approximately 40% of the region’s drinking water supply. The plant operates around the clock to produce treated drinking water.

The role works on complex electrical, electronic, electro-hydraulic, electromechanical, and electropneumatic systems. Employees work outdoors in all weather conditions and may encounter live sewage, hazardous or foul fumes, high noise levels, and electrical hazards. The position is subject to 24-hour on-call emergency response and may require lifting objects weighing more than 50 pounds. Employees are required to come into the office five days a week; individual schedules are agreed upon with the supervisor.

Seattle Public Utilities provides drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage, recycling, and compost services. The utility describes its workplace as family-friendly and multicultural, with a focus on work-life balance, service equity, and inclusive recruiting and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited electrician apprenticeship program and four years of journey-level electronic experience, including experience with remote control and telemetry circuits; comparable combinations of education, training, and experience may be evaluated individually.
• Washington State driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in circumstances involving potential exposure to live sewage, hazardous or foul fumes, high noise levels, and electrical hazards.
• Ability to be on call 24 hours to respond to emergencies.
• Ability to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in the office five days a week, with individual schedules agreed upon with the supervisor.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment medical assessment; competitive candidates may also be asked to take a written test, working test, and interview.

Nice To Haves

• Washington State Journey Level License.
• Experience working with 24, 120, 240, 460, and 1275/4160 voltages.
• Experience with PLC logic and controls.
• Ability to perform duties in remote locations with proper planning.
• Leadership ability and ability to perform and oversee service and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project direction and decision-making, and resolve technical and physical issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, and installations; ensure backup power is reliable during outages.
• Work on complex electrical, electronic, electro-hydraulic, electromechanical, and electropneumatic systems.
• Install sensors and transducers and respond to electrical system failures.
• Service and repair pump station electrical equipment, including motors, starters, controls, recorders, and related devices, in routine and emergency situations.
• Manage, 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.
• Perform hands-on repairs and use a wide variety of electrical testing equipment.
• Provide direction to Pump Station Electrical Technicians and perform or oversee projects in service and construction.

Benefits

• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment supporting work-life balance.
• Generous benefits package.
• Free public transportation options.
• City pension plan with employer and employee contributions.
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities.
• Vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

What This Job Offers

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