Utility Systems Electrician

Job Summary

Performs skilled electrical, controls, instrumentation and related mechanical work supporting the County’s water and wastewater systems. Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs electrical and control equipment at treatment facilities, pump stations and other utility infrastructure. Provides technical assistance to utility staff and contractors, participates in the on-call rotation, and may perform electrical work for other County departments as workload permits. Reports to the Water and Wastewater Superintendent.

Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position

• Installs, diagnoses, maintains, and repairs electrical systems and equipment at water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, grinder pumps, and other County facilities as assigned.
• Troubleshoots single- and three-phase power, motors, motor-control centers, starters, control circuits, variable-frequency drives, generators, automatic transfer switches, instrumentation, telemetry, PLC, and SCADA-related equipment.
• Reads and interprets electrical drawings, control diagrams, schematics, equipment manuals, engineering plans, and specifications.
• Performs preventive maintenance and testing; identifies recurring failures and recommends repair, replacement, or system improvements.
• Pulls permits and coordinates required electrical inspections when authorized by applicable licensure and County procedures.
• Coordinates licensed electrical contractors, controls integrators, equipment suppliers, and other specialists when work requires additional expertise, licensing, or resources.
• Documents labor, materials, findings, and completed work directly in Fiix; maintains accurate equipment and maintenance records.
• Maintains an appropriate inventory of electrical parts, controls, test equipment, and critical spares and assists with obtaining quotes and purchasing materials.
• Provides technical assistance and hands-on training to Utility Technicians, plant operators, and other County staff without routinely supervising their personnel activities.
• Participates in the Division’s rotating on-call schedule and responds to electrical, controls, and other utility emergencies outside normal working hours as assigned.
• Assists with water distribution, wastewater collection, mechanical, plumbing, and equipment work when operational needs require.
• Operates County vehicles and light or heavy equipment for which the employee is trained and authorized.
• Performs electrical work for other County departments as Water and Wastewater priorities and workload permit.
• Ensures work complies with the National Electrical Code, applicable MDE and EPA requirements, occupational-safety standards, County procedures, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Performs other duties as required.

The position reports to the Water and Wastewater Superintendent. The position does not routinely supervise staff but may provide technical direction to employees assigned to assist with specific work.

The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:

• Electrical and Controls Knowledge:
  Thorough knowledge of industrial and commercial electrical systems, electrical safety, motor controls, test equipment, schematics, control wiring, generators, VFDs, instrumentation, telemetry, and PLC/SCADA-related equipment.
• Mechanical Aptitude:
  Working knowledge of pumps, motors, piping, valves, generators, and related water and wastewater equipment.
• Problem Solving:
  Ability to diagnose complex failures, evaluate alternatives, recognize when…