Industrial Electrician III

Industrial Electrician III

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Salary: $62,482.37 - $ annually

Under general supervision, serves as a highly skilled master level electrician, leading industrial electricians in the installation, modification, maintenance and repair of high voltage industrial electrical systems, controls and equipment for a large 24/7 wastewater treatment plant, pumping stations, waste transfer stations, flare stations, flow metering stations and other electrical equipment throughout the County; and performs related duties as required.

This class performs skilled master level work, includes lead work and in the absence of the supervisor may temporarily assume higher-level supervisory duties. This class requires a Master Electrician's license.

• Troubleshoots the most complex high voltage equipment, control and power system failures to determine the cause and corrective action required;
• Performs inspections of power distribution centers, motor control centers and other electrical control panels and equipment;
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems and equipment up to 5000 volts and 4000 amps;
• Makes necessary repairs and replacements, and tests effectiveness of corrective action;
• Troubleshoots, repairs and/or installs main switchboards, main and branch circuits breakers, disconnects and wiring devices such as switches, convenience receptacles and dedicated receptacles, possibly without the aid of a blueprint or schematic because of equipment age;
• Leads and performs major or complex installations and repair projects;
• Performs predictive and preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer recommendations on electrical equipment;
• Utilizes computerized maintenance management and/or Enterprise Asset Management system to maintain records of work required, work performed, work hours and repair parts and materials used;
• Utilizes Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems to troubleshoot electrical problems;
• Utilizes Variable Frequency Drives and Programmable Logic Controllers to troubleshoot and make repairs;
• Plans, assigns and oversees the work of more junior industrial electricians as well as daily training of the less experienced industrial electricians and provides input to supervisor for performance appraisals;
• Responsible for compliance with safety standards and regulations on the assigned shift and work station;
• Maintains records and inventory of repair and replacement parts and supplies to ensure availability of parts to minimize downtime of equipment;
• Effectively communicates with customers, employees and supervisors;
• Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines;
• Reports and monitors unsafe working conditions;
• Complies with safety competencies.

• Master level knowledge of the standard practices, tools, and equipment of the electrical trade;
• Master level knowledge of applicable county, state and national electrical, NFPA and safety codes;
• Thorough knowledge of safety regulations and procedures as well as common hazards and precautionary methods for working with electricity;
• Thorough knowledge of computers, Variable Frequency Drives, Programmable Logic Controllers, Computerized Maintenance Management and/or Enterprise Management Systems, Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition systems and diagnostic measures;
• Working knowledge of supply and policy and procedures;
• Ability to distinguish different color wiring;
• Ability to use computers;
• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, schematics, blueprints and manuals;
• Ability to train and lead subordinates, less experienced industrial electricians and employees from other sections;
• Ability to lead other employees;
• Ability to work in confined spaces;
• Ability to comprehend confined space training;
• Ability to comprehend and comply to safety practices;
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with customers, employees and supervisors.

Graduation from high school, or a GED issued by a state department of education or equivalent; plus, six years of experience as an industrial…