Staff Electrician

Connecticut Water•Cromwell, CT

25d•$32 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

We have an opening in our Building Services department for a Staff Electrician. We are passionate about the environment while delivering life sustaining, high quality water service to families and communities. We embrace progress, provide training & development to inspire success in every aspect of our business and culture. In addition, we provide a competitive benefits package and 401(K). The Staff Electrician (E1) is responsible for providing excellent customer service by maintaining and overseeing all of the electrical systems operated in their assigned area. They will also ensure the delivery of high quality water by inspecting, testing, adjusting, and repairing commercial electrical systems and other related equipment. This also includes overseeing the work of subcontractors.

Requirements

Experience working on commercial electrical systems, three phase power, and 480v systems required
Valid E-1 Required
Valid Driver’s License Required
Proficient in ARC flash safety procedures, NEC and NFPA 70E.
General knowledge of programmable logic controllers, instrumentation, and pump controls.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications.
Work alongside staff tradesman including electricians, plumbers, facilities and control systems technicians and design engineers in the successful completion of project and emergency work.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, generators, automatic transfer switches or other components.
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services.
Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors, motor starters, and variable frequency drives.
Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
Assist Service Delivery with necessary tasks involving various activities for maintaining Company facilities and during emergency response situations by following guidance of Service Delivery Facilities Manager related to identification, procurement, assembly, and activation of equipment to address urgent situations
Responsible for maintaining a culture of safety among internal staff and external contractor teams.
Responsible for learning, following, and ensuring compliance with safety rules. This includes rules and regulations in the Company Safety Manual, OSHA regulations, Company electrical safety program, and other state, federal, or governing body’s rules and regulations.
Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.