Industrial Electrician

Industrial Electrician

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Southeast Water Supply Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is under the direction of an immediate supervisor.

Journeyman level skills and knowledge acquired in an industrial setting are necessary prior to assuming the duties of the position. Primary duties include maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and/or repairing electrical equipment, instruments, parts, components and controls in standard and high voltage system environments or facilities. Industrial Electrician is a safety sensitive classification. Due to direct occupational health, safety and environmental concerns associated with performing both routine and non-routine operations, maintenance, and production tasks, current and prospective employees may be required to meet and maintain specific physical standards and guidelines.

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.

Full-time City employees will receive preference in the following order: major division first, then department, then all other full-time City employees. Part-time/year-round City employees will receive preference next. If there are no qualified full-time City employees or part-time/year-round City employees, external applicants will then be considered (when the vacancy is open to external applicants).

When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position. Completion of the application questions is required. Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.

Each application submission is reviewed independently.

At the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life. We offer competitive pay, an average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement, and a comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development.

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Possession of a valid Oklahoma State and Oklahoma City Journeyman Wireman's License or higher license. The higher license can be Unlimited Electrical Journeyman License and/or Contractor Electrical Journeyman License (Limited or Unlimited). Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator or higher).

Knowledge of and skill in applying National Electrical Codes and City Ordinances. Skill determining the most feasible installation, techniques, and procedures. Skill performing precision work without damaging structural soundness. Skill installing heavy wall rigid conduit. Skill and ability to identify and anticipate problems. Skill using and interpreting standard testing devices. Skill using specialized software to program or alter electronic devices, controllers and meters.

Skill troubleshooting, repairing, adjusting, and/or installing up to 3000hp electric motors. Skill troubleshooting, repairing, adjusting, and/or installing power and high voltage electrical systems (480V up to 12,500V), switch gear, transformers, motor starters, motor controls, etc., per industry standards. Skill troubleshooting, repairing, adjusting, modifying and/or installing controls and instruments per industry standards. Skill drawing and interpreting electrical and control schematics. Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.

Ability to utilize an electronic work order system (Utilities Department only). Ability to supervise. Ability to follow instructions. Ability to think logically and analytically in anticipating and resolving problems. Ability to recall information. Ability and willingness to meet and maintain physical health standards and guidelines for the work performed. Ability and willingness to exercise established safety and environmental health…