Industrial Electrician

Industrial Electrician

The city of Las Vegas invites applicants for Industrial Electrician. This position performs skilled maintenance, repair and installation of industrial electrical systems at various facilities, Parks, the wastewater treatment plant, and other locations; provides solutions for equipment problems; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

This is the full journey level class in the Industrial Electrician series. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Receives general supervision from a Facilities Field Supervisor or Wastewater Utilities Supervisor and higher-level staff dependent on the hiring division. May receive technical and functional supervision from a Sr. Industrial Electrician.

A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The supplemental questions are the examination. Falsification of information may result in disqualification from a recruitment or removal from a city position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date. The supplemental questions are weighted 100% for placement on an eligible list, and must be worked on individually by the applicant only.

The supplemental questions of all qualified applicants will be reviewed for placement on an eligible list.

You must score 70% or higher on the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years. Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.

Some positions may require preliminary background checks. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.

Installs, repairs and maintains electrical and control systems for motors, pumps, fans, blowers, pump lift stations, conveyors, bar screens, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and emergency generators and transfer switches at various locations throughout the City.

Installs, repairs, replaces and maintains all wiring for programmable logic controllers (PLC), computers and peripherals. Maintains lighting including lamps, poles, conduit, wiring, fuses, mast arms and fixtures.

Operates circuit testing equipment, pneumatic tools, trenchers, diggers, compressors, wire pulling devices, conduit bending equipment, small power tools, hand tools and related equipment.

Maintains systems and equipment such as variable frequency drives, silicon controlled rectifier drives, low and medium voltage 3-phase switch gear and motor starters, chemical batching, mixing and delivery systems. Cleans, adjusts, tightens, lubricates and inspects motor control center cubicles and switch gear and performs annual inspections on PLCs and relay control panels for cleanliness and tightness. When working for Facilities Management, maintains motors and pumps servicing swimming pools, park irrigation systems and roadway underpasses.

Participates in the design and fabrication of various specialized electrical control panels for pumps and related systems within the chemical delivery systems.

Assists in troubleshooting electrical systems including controls, motors, generators and pumps and performs scheduled maintenance.

Pulls motors and pumps for overhaul and reinstallation, including tear down, repair and re-assembly.

Reads and interprets blueprints, schematic drawings and related symbols and markings.

Adheres to all related codes and regulations for duties assigned including obtaining required permits; adheres to established safety-related work practices and procedures.

Performs routine maintenance of systems.

Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Estimates time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned and requisitions materials as required. Verifies manifests upon receipt and inspection of new materials delivered by vendors; moves materials into storage.

Two years of increasingly responsible journey-level electrical experience, preferably in an industrial environment.

Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by specialized training in the electrical fields.

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.

By the date of application, must possess or have completed any one of the following four: 1. A journeyman electrician card from a recognized union, such as the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). 2. An apprenticeship from an…