Power Generation Electrician

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction.

Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

The Orange County Fleet Management Division has been recognized multiple times since 2016 as a Top 50 Leading Fleet in North America. We provide outstanding customer service while repairing and maintaining Orange County’s 4,200+ vehicle and equipment assets. We are seeking team players with excellent communication skills who have a desire to help our customers reach their goals.

The Power Generation Electrician will be part of Fleet’s Emergency Generator Support Team. This team is responsible for repair and maintenance of 225+ portable and permanent generators throughout Orange County. The work is performed during normal working hours and after-hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends. This position will be required to be part of the 24/7 on‑call rotation and to be available before, during, and after declared emergencies (i.e. hurricanes).

Performs electrical repairs and preventive maintenance on County owned and operated generators for multiple critical facilities. Installs, troubleshoots and repairs controls and instrumentation as needed to upgrade and update obsolete equipment including electrical services, test motors, generators, lighting and power distribution systems. Troubleshoots and repairs motor controls, transfer switches and cabling.

Performs electrical repairs and preventive maintenance on County owned and operated generators for multiple critical facilities. Installs, troubleshoots and repairs controls and instrumentation as needed to upgrade and update obsolete equipment including electrical services, test motors, generators, lighting and power distribution systems. Troubleshoots and repairs motor controls, transfer switches and cabling.

• Troubleshoots and repairs controls and electrical on heavy industrial equipment including generators and up to 4,160 volt power distribution equipment. Maintains and troubleshoots large horsepower motors. Calibrates control equipment to factory specifications. Tests and performs preventative and predictive maintenance on motor control systems and AC/DC motors.
• Troubleshoots equipment using diagrams and electrical run sheets. Uses technical manuals and prints to isolate and repair of emergency power systems.
• Maintains and updates an effective generator preventative maintenance program ensuring all equipment is maintained on a periodic schedule and equipment is maintained in a timely manner.
• Repairs and maintains an extensive power system in support of building maintenance. Install new conduit, boxes, and panels and pull wire to code as needed to support equipment maintenance, upgrades and replacement of power units.
• Other related duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or equivalent and five years of electrical experience in industrial motor controls. Exhibits knowledge and experience maintaining electronics instruments in accordance with technical specifications, experience with test meters for measuring current, voltage and resistance, and have worked from wiring schematics and prints to accomplish repairs; or an equivalent combination of relevant education…