Maintenance Electrician IV

About the role

This position performs highly skilled journey-level electrical work in the installation, overhaul, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a wide variety of equipment at water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems, including pumping and regulating stations. Works independently or cooperatively with other electricians, instrumentation & control technicians, maintenance staff, operations staff, and other skilled trades. Requires licensure by the State of Utah as a journey level or master electrician.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs, and inspections on low (0-1000 volts) and medium (1 KV-13.5KV) voltage switchgear, transformer and distribution systems, and power generation systems including standby emergency generating, co-generating systems, and ancillary equipment.
• Install, modify, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on new and existing electrical systems, fixtures, and related equipment in compliance with specifications and current municipal and national electrical codes (indoor, outdoor, underground, and concealed systems).
• Troubleshoot and diagnose system or equipment malfunctions using various test instruments and tools. Maintain electrical equipment including motor control centers, motors, switchgear, lighting, telemetry, and similar apparatus.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair variable frequency and direct current drives, including adjustment of speed profiles, component-level troubleshooting, and replacement.
• Repair and maintain electrical equipment and controls associated with gas systems, including gas compressors, gas drying systems, waste gas burners, flares, vaporizers, and boilers.
• Perform thermal imaging of electrical equipment, interpret results, create reports, and repair issues.
• Work with contractors and inspect their work to ensure compliance with specifications and municipal/national electrical codes.
• Coordinate activities, schedule outages, and work cooperatively with other operations and maintenance staff.
• Maintain and repair equipment in facility-owned 46,000-volt substations. Apply knowledge of proper PPE and ARC Flash when working on equipment that cannot be isolated or de-energized.
• Perform field design modifications of electrical systems, including specifications, equipment availability, installation time, and costs, ensuring proper installation and operation.
• Remodel existing facilities in compliance with specifications and codes.
• Maintain precision telemetry and automated control systems in cooperation with instrumentation and controls technicians.
• Read blueprints and drawings, interpret electrical schematics, and update program documentation and engineering drawings.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, time, and materials used. Manage inventories of equipment and replacement parts. Perform preventive maintenance and create maintenance schedules. Recommend material procurement.
• May perform general maintenance duties in other craft or building trades and operate heavy equipment, including aerial platform vehicles, trenchers, and backhoes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possession of licensure from the State of Utah as a Journeyman or Master Electrician.
• Knowledge of and experience in applying safety practices for electrical (low, medium, and high) voltages, mechanical, and environmental hazards such as hazardous chemicals, gases, and confined spaces.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution and generation principles and equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, disconnect switches, voltage regulators, automatic transfer switches, synchronizing and power monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical test equipment used for troubleshooting, diagnosis, and preventive maintenance, including ammeters (AC/DC), megohm meters, multimeters, oscilloscopes, tachometers, power quality analyzers, and thermal imaging cameras.
• Completion of NFPA 70E ARC Flash training course.
• Knowledge of building codes, electrical codes, and electrical theory.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card. May be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License.

Working Conditions

• Moderately heavy physical activity, including lifting, pulling, or pushing moderately heavy weights.
• May require standing, walking, or sitting uncomfortably for extended periods.
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, and grease.
• May be exposed to heights and voltages in the range of 0 to 13.5 KV.
• Work safely in an industrial setting using appropriate PPE and proper Lock-Out Tag Out procedures around electrical, mechanical, and environmental hazards, including working in Permit-Required Confined Spaces.
• Ability to work in emergency situations and be part of an on-call standby rotation, including callback, shift work, and other nonstandard working hours.
• Moderate exposure to stressful situations.

Benefits

• Full city benefits, including health insurance (95% of premium paid by city).
• Dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation and personal leave.
• 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k).
• Robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually.
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services.

Pay

$29.94 - $39.41 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week.