Industrial Control Technician Apprentice - Utilities

Apprenticeship Position

Works directly under the guidance of an experienced mentor to learn fundamentals of the highly specialized Industrial Control technical skilled trade. Performs a variety of advanced technical tasks relating to the installation, maintenance, or service of three phase electrical systems. Works with high voltages when installing, modifying, or repairing electrical equipment. Initiates troubleshooting of motor controls or repairs based on computerized radio telemetry reports or maintenance management system reports.

Work is performed with considerable independence and reviewed for results obtained.

Employment screenings, as outlined in the Personnel Policy, Rules, and Procedures Manual, will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws.

The work environment may include exposure to high noise levels while performing certain essential job functions. The position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work may involve strenuous physical activity under varying climatic conditions and in both indoor and outdoor environments.

This position requires the ability to distinguish colors and the ability to climb and descend ladders. Periodically required to work other than normal business hours, including weekends and holidays.

Performs maintenance, modification, repair, testing and installation of electrical fixtures and equipment in three phase industrial plants, including wiring, lighting, machinery, power appliances, overhead circuits, motors, relays, switches, and control boxes, including 480-V, AC applications, and DC applications. Performs emergency repair of industrial motor control centers. May be required to assume responsibility for controlling electrical emergencies to prevent system failures. Troubleshoots and repairs electro-mechanical equipment, motor control, and instrumentation.

Recommends replacement when necessary. Maintains, repairs, adjusts, and installs electrical motors, generators, automatic power transfer switches, variable frequency drives, radio telemetry systems, meters, timers, and control centers in industrial applications. Installs conduit, wall outlets, and fittings. Detects causes of electrical failures, calculates line leads to determine wire and equipment size and capacity. Prepares sketches for electrical layout and installations. Analyzes telemetry reports to predict failures of monitored equipment.

Interprets and ensures compliance with existing electrical codes. Obtains internal safety permits and wire numbers. Performs all work following established code requirement and safety protocols. May assist in the training of less-tenured Industrial Control Technicians.

Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee's qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law.

Apprentice I-IV:
All Levels require a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire date. All Levels must be registered in an apprenticeship training program at Manatee Technical College (MTC) or similar vocational program within 30 days of hire date. Apprenticeship Level II Minimum of one (1) year experience (2080 hrs.) Must possess training certifications in Arc Flash Training and Confined Space.

Apprenticeship Level III Minimum of two (2) years' experience (4160) hrs.) Must possess training certifications in Basic TCU Training and Montor Control Center Training. Apprenticeship Level IV Minimum of three (3) years' experience (6240) hrs.) Must possess Barney's Pump Training, Advanced TCU Training, and Switchgear Training.

Previous experience in troubleshooting industrial motor controls highly desired. Journeyman License desired. Able to prioritize tasks, deal effectively with competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines. Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized. Able to resolve non-routine situations and problems that require analysis to…