Electrician

Join our essential team as an Electrician! The Electrician - Water Plant position is part of the Plant Industrial Trades Series, devoted to journey-level skilled trades work in the construction, alteration and repair of utility plant facilities and equipment. Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and control equipment supporting the operations of a large-scale water treatment and pumping facility.

This role ensures the continuous and safe operation of medium-voltage power distribution, motor control centers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), SCADA systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and instrumentation critical to water treatment, distribution, and pumping processes. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and diagnosing complex electrical and control system issues, performing preventive maintenance on electrical infrastructure, updating wiring diagrams and control schematics, and ensuring all work complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC), local codes, and safety regulations.

The electrician collaborates closely with operations, mechanical, and instrumentation teams to maintain system integrity and operational efficiency.

About you:

We are seeking a highly proficient Electrician with demonstrated expertise in industrial electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation. You possess exceptional diagnostic and problem-solving capabilities, with a proven ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and blueprints. We value leadership potential and a desire to mentor and develop team members, alongside a strong adherence to all safety regulations. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential, as is a readiness to respond to urgent electrical needs.

About us:

The City of Raleigh offers many benefits to the employee. We offer medical, dental, vision as well as 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick days, retirement and much more. The water treatment division works together to ensure the City of Raleigh, and its surrounding communities receive clean and safe drinking water. In Maintenance we are committed to improving the functionality of our facilities and maintaining a clean and safe work environment that we can be proud of.

• Performs journey-level electrical work, including installation, maintenance, and repair of process instrumentation, electrical controls, power distribution, process equipment, power generation, and automation systems for water treatment plants and remote facilities
• Provides direction and review the work of other electricians
• Troubleshoots electrical distribution infrastructure, equipment, and systems to identify and resolve issues, including evaluating safety and reliability, determining repair needs, and coordinating resources
• Performs inspections, preventative maintenance, and installs, maintains, and repairs security, fire alarm, and access control systems
• Manages technical documentation, maintains records, determines material needs, and manages inventory. Evaluates project impact, coordinates with stakeholders, and provides support to other trades
• Responds to emergency repairs as needed due to inclement weather or other emergency-related events

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and 1 to 3 years' experience as a journey level electrician or related work OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
• Practices and methods of electrical maintenance, repair and installation work
• Business math concepts
• Filing and record-keeping principles
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Customer service principles
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment

• Diagnosing, assessing and evaluating electrical repair and maintenance needs
• Performing journey-level repairs, maintenance and installation of electrical components, equipment and systems
• Conducting inspections, equipment testing and providing preventative maintenance.
• Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands
• Providing directions to others in coordinating work and to meet service standards
• Providing attention to detail in assignments
• Proofreading and error correction
• Business math computations
• Organizing and maintaining records and files
• Maintaining and updating data and documentation
• Comprehending reference books and manuals
• Operating assigned tools and equipment
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
• Utilizing communication and…