Electrical Systems Tech I / II

ABOUT US

The Upper Occoquan Service Authority (UOSA) is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. UOSA is a cutting-edge water recycling facility transforming the way the world thinks about sustainable water solutions. Established in 1978, UOSA serves Fairfax County, Prince William County, and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. We are the first and longest-operated indirect potable reuse project in the United States, treating and reclaiming water for use as drinking water for nearly 50 years. Our facility now recycles up to 54 million gallons of water per day, ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality recycled water and contributing to the overall drinking water strategy for the Northern Virginia area.

Responsibilities

• The Electrical Systems Technician I performs highly skilled work on a wide variety of tasks involving industrial electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic equipment. They require considerable skill and knowledge to perform the maintenance, repair, and installation work of electrical and electro-mechanical equipment as needed to maintain a modern Water Reclamation Plant and collection systems facilities. They work independently and are expected to solve both routine and most complex problems without guidance. They coordinate with and support other sections and organizational functions as required.
• The Electrical Systems Technician II performs the maintenance, repair, and installation work of electrical and electro-mechanical equipment as needed to maintain a modern Water Reclamation Plant and collection systems facilities. They work with limited supervision and are expected to solve routine problems without guidance. They coordinate with and support other sections and organizational functions as required. The incumbent will be exposed to a wastewater biological and chemical hazardous environment. May be exposed to medium voltage on occasion.

Requirements

• Electrical Systems Technician I:
• Completion of high school or a GED with a minimum of 6 years of electrical experience in an industrial environment; Two-year relevant vocational school or college training is desired; Or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.
• Extensive knowledge of all phases of industrial power and distribution equipment, motor controls, transformers.
• Ability to work independently and safely to effect repairs as needed.
• Good knowledge of standard industrial maintenance practices and safety procedures and applicable codes, to include lock-out/tag-out procedures and the National Electric Code.
• Required to be on call when scheduled and must be able to work overtime as required to meet the needs of the plant and collection system.
• Possession of a vehicle operator’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Electrical Systems Technician II:
• Completion of high school or a GED with a minimum of 4 years electrical work experience in an industrial environment is required. Two-year relevant vocational school or college training is desired; Or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.
• Extensive knowledge of all phases of industrial power and distribution equipment, motor controls, transformers.
• Ability to work independently and safely to effect repairs as needed.
• Good knowledge of standard industrial maintenance practices and safety procedures and applicable codes, to include lock-out/tag-out procedures and the National Electric Code.
• Required to be on call when scheduled and must be able to work overtime as required to meet the needs of the plant and collection system.
• Possession of a vehicle operator’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Application Process

The vacancy notice does not imply that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed in the position. Please request a full job description from the HR Department via email at good.jobs@uosa.org. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, physical exam, and background check paid for by UOSA. In order to be fully considered for the position, all applicants must submit a complete online application along with an updated resume via the UOSA website: Uosa.org/Careers > Candidate Profile. Once logged into your profile, click on Find Jobs in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, followed by Search for Jobs.