Industrial Electrician II

$2,500 signing bonus available to new county employees hired in this position.

About the role

DPWES is a nationally recognized Utility of the Future responsible for maintaining more than 3,000 miles of sanitary sewers, 60+ pump-stations, and a NACWA Platinum Award-winning 67 million gallon per day treatment plant. The Wastewater Collections Division (WCD) is seeking an ambitious Industrial Electrician II to join a diverse group of electricians who support the Wastewater Pumping Stations.

Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies. This position is designated as emergency service and is subject to 24-hour on-call and may be required to report to work during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies, including after-hours and weekend work during emergency incidents to fulfill emergency service duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance of three-phase industrial electrical equipment up to 4160 volts, including MCC, panel boards, standby generators, motors, pump controllers, HVAC equipment, switch gear, rackable breakers, VFDs and soft starters, and other electrical equipment in the Wastewater Pumping Stations.
• Performs a wide range of complex preventive/corrective maintenance and general housekeeping to maintain continuous operation of industrial electrical equipment.
• Lists and orders necessary parts to restock, repair, or replace all industrial electrical equipment throughout the pumping stations.
• Utilizes computers and software to maintain work orders, requisition parts, for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Performs work in permit confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective gear, slippery and wet conditions.
• Attends required electrical training to ensure work is performed.
• Complies with regulatory requirements and national electrical code.
• Subject to 24-hour call back and must be able to work emergency overtime.

Requirements

• Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to: graduation from high school, or a GED issued by a state department of education or equivalent; successful completion of an approved electrician's apprentice program and four years of experience as an industrial electrician.
• A valid driver's license.
• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Journeyman Electrician's license.
• Ability to distinguish different color wiring.
• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and comprehend confined space training.
• Ability to comprehend and comply with safety practices.
• Subject to 24-hour call back and must be able to work emergency overtime.
• Subject to working in adverse weather conditions and may be exposed to raw waste or environments generating methane gas.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience working in an industrial setting and working on industrial electrical equipment.
• Four years of work experience observing electrical safe work practices.
• One year of experience reading one-line and schematic drawings.
• One year of experience conducting preventive maintenance practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Journey-level knowledge of the standards, practices, and equipment of the electrical trade.
• Journey-level knowledge of applicable county, state, and national electrical, NFPA, and safety codes.
• Working knowledge of computers, Variable Frequency Drives, Programmable Logic Controllers, Computerized Maintenance Management and/or Enterprise Management Systems, and Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition systems and diagnostic measures.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and procedures as well as common hazards associated with working with electricity.
• Working knowledge of supply and policy procedures.
• Ability to lead other employees.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with customers, employees, and supervisors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working independently and in a team environment with shared responsibilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and innovative thinking.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to distinguish colors of electrical conductors.
• Ability to drive county vehicles to and from job sites/pumping stations throughout the county to perform electrical work.
• Ability to routinely climb ladders and stairs, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, or twist their body to perform troubleshooting of industrial equipment.
• Ability to stand, kneel, or bend for long periods of time and occasional stooping.
• Ability to use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects and to move two or more limbs together while remaining in place.
• Able to lift 50 lbs; drive 1/2, 3/4, and 1-ton utility trucks and operate hoisting equipment, stooping, and extended standing.
• Frequent exposure to loud noises and rare exposure to airborne substances and routine climbing.
• Ability to work around chemicals and other wastewater treatment chemicals.
• Must be capable of operating tools in close proximity to electrical components.
• Must be capable of climbing/crouching in confined areas as this position requires the ability to enter permitted confined spaces. Per safety requirements, confined spaces may not be entered by persons who weigh 310 lbs. or more.
• Must be physically fit to perform manual labor in all types of environments, including variable and extreme weather conditions such as hot, cold, and rain.
• Must wear arc flash uniform during working time.
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Benefits

Fairfax County Government offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• A defined-benefit retirement plan.
• Medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• Wellbeing programs through the LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, promoting a holistic approach to physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial wellness.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, and we encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply.