Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrician

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard's Wastewater Division is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrician to join their dedicated maintenance team. This position is essential to maintaining the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the City's wastewater treatment facilities and collection system infrastructure. Working collaboratively with Operations, Collections, and Maintenance staff, the selected candidate will help ensure the continuous operation of critical public infrastructure that protects public health and the environment. Under the general direction of the Wastewater Electrical Supervisor and Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrician, the successful candidate will perform skilled installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of industrial electrical systems, motors, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), instrumentation, and process control equipment. The position requires the ability to diagnose complex electrical issues, interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals, and perform work with a high degree of accuracy, professionalism, and attention to safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial electrical systems and a thorough understanding of applicable federal, state, and local electrical codes, including the National Electrical Code (NEC). They will demonstrate sound technical judgment, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others to support reliable wastewater operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced industrial electrician to work with advanced electrical and process control systems while supporting essential public infrastructure that serves the Oxnard community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Four (4) years of journey-level experience performing industrial electrical maintenance, preferably in a wastewater treatment, water treatment, manufacturing, or similar industrial environment.
Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record
Obtain a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist (EIT) certification within eighteen (18) months of appointment.
Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing
Proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Effective communication skills.
Development of effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a wastewater treatment, water treatment, manufacturing, or similar industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial electrical systems supporting wastewater treatment and collection facilities.
Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain motors, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), low- and medium-voltage switchgear, transfer switches, and other electrical equipment.
Inspect, test, calibrate, and maintain electrical equipment, instrumentation, and process control devices to ensure reliable system operation.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical manuals, and specifications.
Install conduit, pull and terminate conductors, and perform electrical installations in accordance with applicable codes and industry standards.
Diagnose electrical failures using industry-standard testing equipment and implement appropriate corrective actions.
Perform electrical maintenance and repairs at the wastewater treatment plant, lift stations, and stormwater pump stations.
Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations and Maintenance staff to minimize equipment downtime and operational impacts.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders using the City's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.
Assist with the planning, testing, commissioning, and startup of new electrical equipment associated with Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs).
Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and maintain standby generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and emergency power distribution systems.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair facility security camera (CCTV) systems and associated monitoring equipment.
Follow all applicable electrical safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash, confined space entry, and other applicable safety requirements.
Perform work safely in industrial wastewater environments, including hazardous locations and around energized electrical equipment, in accordance with City safety policies and applicable regulations.
Participate in emergency response, scheduled plant shutdowns, and rotational on-call assignments as required.
Installs and maintains electrical equipment such as lighting, motors, generators, controls, conduits, wiring, medium voltage switch gear, telemetering equipment.
Adheres to safety rules and regulations.
Maintains, tests, and troubleshoots equipment such as emergency generators, motors, motor control circuits, electrical circuits and lighting equipment.
Performs inspections of electrical and control systems and equipment; reads and interprets technical documentation and performs calculations to determine appropriate repair procedures; repairs and/or coordinates repair work as required; completes work orders.
Maintains inventory of tools and equipment; monitors and initiates purchase requests for required materials and supplies.
Assists in planning and scheduling preventative maintenance programs; recommends methods for improving efficiency and controlling costs related to assigned repair and maintenance programs.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.