Electrical Services Assistant Manager

About the role

The City of El Paso is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our team. This is an unclassified contract position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with electricians, contractors, and stakeholders on all advanced diagnosis, installation, repair, maintenance, and testing of high- and low-voltage electrical equipment processes and procedures to ensure adherence to state, local, safety, and internal standards.
• Oversee the inspection and testing of electrical equipment, components, and systems to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment, repair, or replacement.
• Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair systems, equipment, and components to required specifications.
• Develop and implement electrical safety and maintenance procedures and maintain maintenance records.
• Assist with developing and preparing electrical plans, schematic diagrams, and document modifications to upgrade electrical equipment and facilities.
• Estimate electrical projects to include staffing, material, and cost and recommend repair or replacement of equipment.
• Monitor and inspect the work performed by subordinates and contractors to ensure compliance with the current adopted National Electrical Code (NEC) and city ordinances.
• Recommend operational changes to preserve and enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare, research, and maintain project budgets and ensure all deliverables are completed in a timely manner.
• Direct, mentor, and support the industrial electricians performing electrical work.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, review, and monitor work assignments according to required plans and specifications.
• Coordinate pertinent electrical projects as needed.
• Review and oversee work schedules of all subordinate levels.
• Analyze, evaluate, and ensure daily goals are met in a timely manner.
• Conduct research, provide solutions to problems, and correct errors.
• Ensure departmental compliance with codes and safety regulations.
• Adhere to safety protocols, operate equipment, and handle materials.
• Enforce production safety and quality by supporting leadership in determining solutions for process issues and inefficiencies.
• Identify and address issues or non-compliant work.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement applicable technical and safety training.
• Assist with process improvement plans and orderly maintenance.
• Ensure strict compliance with electrical safety and maintenance procedures and maintain maintenance records.
• Order electrical supplies and equipment to maintain comprehensive stock or electrical components needed.
• Prepare and present reports detailing the status of electrical projects and work orders.
• Recommend implementation or revision of existing processes, policies, or safety practices and training.
• Maintain organized and accurate documentation on appropriate forms and tracking of work orders, inspections, and other documentation.
• Ensure orderly maintenance and cleanliness of work area and tools.
• Keep the work area clean and safe from any hazards.
• Manage equipment, inventory, tool, and material inventory.
• Ensure the availability of equipment to ensure effective operations.
• Assist with budget maintenance and preparation.
• Report on section activities.
• Perform research on special properties.
• Supervise assigned employees.
• Assign, schedule, guide, and monitor work.
• Appraise employee performance and review appraisals.
• Arrange for and provide staff training and development.
• Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmonious working relationships among subordinates.
• Recommend staffing, discipline, and employee status changes.
• Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Associate’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Environmental Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field and three (3) years of journey-level industrial electrician experience in an industrial environment, water, or wastewater treatment facility, including one (1) year of supervisory experience OR High School Diploma or GED and five (5) years of journey-level industrial electrician experience in an industrial environment, water, or wastewater treatment facility, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent issued by another state by time of appointment. Valid State of Texas Journeyman License required at time of application.

Qualifications

• MOS Codes: 15L(Army), 002794(Navy), 3E012(Air Force).

Skills

• Ability to interpret electrical codes, technical drawings, diagrams, flow charts, and project documentation.
• Knowledge of electrical safety and maintenance procedures.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, and coordinating electrical projects.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and ensure daily goals are met in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.

Benefits

• LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE: Available at no cost to eligible employees, including basic life insurance, additional life insurance, dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage.
• VACATION LEAVE: Eligible for vacation allowance after six months of service, with accrual rates based on hours worked.
• SICK LEAVE WITH PAY: Available to all regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average of at least 20 hours per week.
• ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE: Available for occupational injuries and occupational diseases.
• PREGNANCY LEAVE: Pregnancy is treated the same as any other temporary physical disability.
• ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE: Based on the number of hours worked.
• LEGAL HOLIDAYS: Observance of federal and local holidays.