Pump Station Electrical Technician

Are you a skilled and organized Electrical Technician who excels at performing complex and challenging vital utilities services to Seattle communities, then this is the fit for you!

Seattle Public Utilities is looking for a Pump Station Electrical Technician for SPU’s Utility Operations & Maintenance Division. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment such as; motors, starters, generators, lighting, heating, ventilation system, and telemetry/SCADA systems at SPU facilities. SPU facilities include water pumps, storage facilities, wastewater lift stations, solid waste transfer stations, and combined sewer overflow sites throughout King County.

Do you thrive in troubleshooting electrical systems and working collaboratively with other technicians, then apply to this position!

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.6 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

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SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

We know work isn’t only about what you do, it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free public transportation options
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

• Repair and install electrical systems ranging from 12-volt DC to 4160-volt AC
• Maintain records, procure material, enter daily time and perform other computer-related work
• Provide input to update wiring diagrams, schematic, prints and as-builts
• Follow established NFPA 70E and other safety rules, National Electrical Code, and other guidelines.

* Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Two (2) years journey level commercial, industrial or utility electrical experience. (Experience must be in a commercial, industrial or utility environment rather than residential.)

Must possess a Washington driver’s license prior to commencing employment.

(successful candidate must be able to):

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions exposed to noise from motors, tools, generators, hazardous fumes, and near unsanitary live sewage.
• Work on and around potentially dangerous machinery and hazardous voltage in all conditions.
• Work in confined space, at heights up to 130 feet, and at depths up to 160 feet deep.
• Willingness to work extended shifts, nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and be on-call 24/7 for emergencies.

• Washington State Journey Level Electrical License
• Completion of an approved…