Plant Electrician & Instrumentation Technician

Overall Job Objective

Summary

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform skilled level electrical work in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade and to perform skilled level instrumentation and programming work for water treatment, wastewater treatment, and water distribution systems. This is a lead electrician position and treated as a non-exempt position.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a recognized four year electrical apprenticeship program, or equivalent training, or three years of experience as a skilled electrician. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. Must possess a valid Arizona drivers license and be able to meet the Communitys insurance carrier requirements (see list on website or attached to application.) Must complete and pass a background check.

Examples of Duties

• Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring systems and equipment, both high and low voltage (i.e., wall electrical outlets, traffic signal systems, air distribution systems, pumps, transformers, motors, and appliances);
• Maintains and repairs equipment used in 24-hour operations;
• Installs control systems and devices;
• Installs and maintains motors of several hundred horsepower, coils, transformers, and control equipment of up to 480 volts;
• Documents information on preventive maintenance file on electrical equipment and machinery and monitors a preventive maintenance program;
• Installs and maintains water pumps and booster stations consisting of various horsepower, from functional to several horsepower;
• Installs and maintains transformers, substations, and related control equipment (motors, generators, pumps, blowers, air compressors);
• Installs, maintains, and repairs series and multiple lighting systems at wastewater and water treatment facilities;
• Reads and interprets instrumentation, electrical, civil, and mechanical, drawings and sketches.
• Draws circuits on a one line diagram for controls;
• Designs functional electric circuitry for electrical systems;
• Operates earth moving equipment, aerial equipment, and pneumatic equipment in the installation and repair of electrical equipment;
• Performs as a crew leader and ensures timely job progress by assigning work of available personnel on the job site and scheduling equipment use;
• Provides on-the-job training for staff members in skills of the electrical trade;
• Acts as an "on-call" electrician for responding to emergency calls after normal working hours;
• Reads and interprets PLC ladder logic and function block programming;
• Possesses the knowledge, skills and experience to install, operate/maintain, and troubleshoot pneumatic and electronic instruments, control loops, control mechanisms, circuits and logic, interpret their function, and get them to work;
• Possesses fundamental knowledge of SCADA systems, systems integration and networking, PLC programming, program language and debugging tools;
• Performs skillful electronic work involving wiring, soldering, and minor conduit work;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of electrical construction and maintenance, including installation of all sizes of electrical conduit, cables, wires, switches, automatic starting equipment, and pole line construction.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Skill in the care and use of hand tools and equipment necessary to perform various electrical repair tasks such as hickeys, volt meters, wiggins, meggars, and VOM's.
• Skill in locating and adjusting defects in electrical systems and equipment.
• Skill in the operation of earth moving equipment, aerial equipment, and pneumatic equipment.
• Ability to distinguish between the full range of colors in the color spectrum to work with electrical wires.
• Ability to use graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or other visual aids.
• Ability to estimate labor or material costs/amounts from blueprints or work plans.
• Ability to make mathematical computations.
• Ability to exercise independent thought and action within the scope of specific assignments.
• Ability to comprehend and make inferences from written materials.
• Ability to measure distances with a tape measure or other measuring device.
• Ability to make precise arm-hand positioning movements (i.e., operates an electric hand drill).
• Ability to lift arms above shoulder level to work in ceiling areas, on light fixtures.
• Ability to work in small, cramped areas such as ceiling crawl spaces, equipment enclosures, closets, etc.
• Ability to climb ladders or steps to reach work areas.
• Ability to work at heights greater than ten feet.
• Ability to remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
• Ability to move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) long distances (more than 20 feet).
• Ability to travel across rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
• Ability to express ideas on technical problems clearly and concisely orally and in writing in the English language.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees, building occupants, and the Community.
• Ability to communicate orally in the English language.
• Ability to observe, monitor, or compare data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Ability to make decisions and coordinate work based on information given by the customer.
• Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• May require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment or shift.
• May require working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays.