Industrial Electrician III

This job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who previously applied for this job do not need to re-apply; all applications will be considered.

DPWES is a nationally recognized Utility of the Future responsible for maintaining more than 3,000 miles of sanitary sewers, 60+ pump-stations, and a NACWA Platinum Award winning 67 million gallon per day treatment plant. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then the Wastewater Collection Division is the place for you.

• Performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance of three phase industrial electrical equipment up to 4160 volts, including MCC, panel boards, standby generators, motors, pump controllers, HVAC equipment, switch gear, rack able breakers, VFD’S and soft starters and other electrical equipment in the Wastewater Pumping Stations.
• Performs a wide range of complex preventive/corrective maintenance and general housekeeping to maintain continuous operation of industrial electrical equipment.
• Orders necessary parts to restock, repair or replace all industrial electrical equipment throughout the pumping stations.
• Utilizes computer and software to maintain work orders, requisition parts, for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Performs work in permit confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective gear, slippery and wet conditions.
• Attends required electrical training to ensure work is performed to quality and safety standards.
• Complies with local regulatory requirements and the National Electrical Code.
• Subject to 24 hours call back and must, therefore, be able to work emergency overtime during the week and on weekends as needed.

• We are looking for a lead electrician that leads by example. Someone who takes responsibility and accepts accountability for their actions and for the quality and integrity of their work.
• We need someone who is service oriented and understands the importance of working with other departments in achieving the overall goals of the Pump Stations Branch, ultimately offering the residents of Fairfax County uninterrupted sewer service.
• This position requires great communication with everyone on the pump stations team from fellow electricians to other trade shops, up to the supervisors and management team.
• As a lead electrician you will need to have effective problem‑solving skills, especially for the quick changing and unpredictable environment and situations that we encounter on a daily basis.
• The ideal candidate for this position will have to be a team player.

When things fail, we need people that are going to step up and help out, however necessary. Teamwork is a vital part to the success of the Pump Stations Branch.

Wastewater Management is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please visit us to learn more about us.

DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award‑winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined‑benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Through our Live Well Program and the county Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life‑long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness.

• Benefits
• Retirement

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