About the position
The City of Eugene Public Works Wastewater Division is seeking a Systems Electrician 1 to join their team. This position involves performing a variety of journey-level electrical and instrumentation work, which includes the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of various electrical and control equipment, facilities, motors, motor controllers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), instrumentation, and HMI/SCADA interfaces. The Systems Electrician 1 will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical systems operate efficiently and safely, contributing to the overall functionality of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. In this role, the Systems Electrician 1 will install and maintain network systems and industrial process networks, develop, test, and implement new process control systems, and integrate and expand various networks. The position requires configuring, installing, calibrating, and repairing a variety of electrical, communications, and analytical equipment. The electrician will also troubleshoot and repair defective electrical equipment, including motor control, lighting, and alarm systems, and may assist in maintaining the plant's Distributed Control System (DCS). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the National Electric Code and Oregon Specialty Code, as well as knowledge of standard process control, system control strategies, and associated field instrumentation. The Systems Electrician 1 will be expected to work independently, exercise independent judgment, and maintain accurate records of work performed. Additionally, the role may involve leading the work of other staff on specific projects and responding to emergency call-backs as necessary. The position is full-time, with a work schedule from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Responsibilities
- Installs, maintains, tests, troubleshoots and repairs a variety of electrical equipment, power distribution systems, communication, instrumentation, and control equipment.
- Installation and maintenance of network systems and industrial process networks.
- Develop, test, and implement new process control systems.
- Integration and expansion of various networks.
- Configures, installs, calibrates, repairs, and performs a variety of diagnosis and analytical tests on various electrical, communications, and analytical equipment.
- Installs, maintains, and analyzes malfunctions of computerized control devices and instruments.
- Configures and programs logic controllers and SCADA system components.
- Troubleshoots and repairs defective electrical equipment such as motor control, lighting, and alarm systems.
- May be responsible for, or assist in, maintaining the plant process Distributed Control System (DCS).
- May serve as localized network administrator.
- Assembly and maintenance of electrical control boxes.
- Read electrical construction drawings and/or wiring schematics.
- Program, troubleshoot, and maintain routers and switches.
- Design and install conduit and wiring systems in industrial setting.
- Create, develop, and maintain automation integration hardware and software.
- Performs installation and maintenance of building and industrial electrical circuits and equipment.
- Assists with construction inspection to assure electrical systems comply with specifications and codes.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records and tracking systems.
- May lead the work of other staff at a work site assisting on a specific project.
- Conducts preventive maintenance of electrical equipment and systems.
- Actively supports and respects diversity in the workplace.
- Be available and respond to emergency call-back as necessary.
Requirements
- Two years journey-level experience in the electrical trades.
- Specialized training program in electrical construction and maintenance.
- State of Oregon General Journeyman Electrical license or Limited Plant Journeyman Electrical license.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, and maintain, a valid Oregon State Driver's License.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of the current National Electric Code and Oregon Specialty Code.
- Knowledge of standard process control, system control strategies, associated field instrumentation, and remote communications telemetry/SCADA technologies.
- Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) commissioning, configuration, troubleshooting and repair.
- Knowledge of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) ladder logic, network configuration and design.
- Basic knowledge of remote access, routers and switches, ports, and fiber terminations.
- Basic knowledge of industrial process networks.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Dental insurance coverage
- Vision insurance coverage
- Life insurance coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave
- Employee assistance programs
- Professional development opportunities
