Electrician Ii

Position: ELECTRICIAN II
JOB TITLE:

Electrician IIJOB CLASS NUMBER:

TRD
060PA
Y GRADE:8

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt BUSINESS UNIT NAME:

River Road Wastewater plant

REPORTS TO:

Maintenance Supervisor/ForemanSUPERVISORY WORK:

NoneSUMMARYUnder the general supervision of the Electronics Instrumentation Supervisor, this position serves as a lead technician for an electrical maintenance crew in the water and wastewater facilities. Performs and directs the work of others in skilled and complex electrical installations and repairs; oversees and maintains electrical equipment at the water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and well fields; works with contractors on electrical projects;

and occasionally assists other departments with their electrical needs. Position must be available to work callbacks, evenings, weekends, holidays and during inclement weather. Position is considered weather essential personnel.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs 480v & 2300v switch gear, motor control systems, power systems and emergency power systems.

Performs scheduled, unscheduled and emergency installations and corrections of electrical issues affecting the buildings and equipment in facilities, as assigned by the E & I Supervisor.

Works within the parameters of an overall work schedule and keeps the E&I Supervisor informed of any delays in the schedule caused by frequent unscheduled and/or emergency requests for his/her time.

Plans and implements various installations and daily repair projects, to include ordering parts, arranging for tools and equipment and coordinating the project with other work being done and with operational schedules.

Assists in keeping the necessary inventory levels of parts, supplies and tools required to properly install, troubleshoot and document all wiring and components.

Maintains the written records relevant to this position, consisting of daily job and progress reports, upgrades to blueprints, ladder diagrams and schematics.

Occasionally, may assist other departments with their electrical needs.

Acts as lead technician and assists the Electrician I and other personnel assigned to the electrical maintenance crew with predictive and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical and control systems. Including running conduit, pulling wire and component replacement.

Plans and organizes electrical and control system projects to maximize efficient use of labor and materials.

Prepares reports for planned and completed projects.

Emphasizes and provides for safe working conditions for electrical and non electrical personnel.

Communicates with contractors as they work on electrical projects at the treatment plant, well field, and pump stations.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor.

Must communicate with operations staff daily and keep them informed of the status of electrical powered equipment before during and after the work is performed

Must perform before and after use checks of vehicles and equipment

Must wear and maintain all required personal protective equipment and perform safety evaluations for job sites including proper use of a lockout/tag out system. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of seven years of experience in an electrical trade or industrial maintenance environment, A Texas State issued Journeyman’s license is required. Valid Texas Driver’s License, required.

CDL is preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge and understanding of safety equipment required for safe performance of duties, including but not limited to gloves, goggles, hardhats, arc flash suits, etc;

Knowledge and understanding of blueprints, specifications, schematics, O&M…