Master Electrician - Production Operations (Eligible for Hiring/Retention Incentive)

About the role

The Master Electrician is responsible for diagnosing, installing, maintaining, testing, of high and low voltage electrical equipment and movement and changes of hard wired and wireless telecommunications systems.

Responsibilities

• Designs, diagnoses and installs new electrical systems, tests and repairs a wide variety of electrical circuits, motors, generators, fan, and other equipment.
• Prepares electrical schematic diagrams and documents modifications for the purpose of upgrading the performance of electrical equipment and facilities.
• Applies principles and practices of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, NLSC, City of San Antonio Electric Code Chapter 10, electrical tables, electrical codes, work methods, tools, operation of high voltage, and emergency equipment.
• Estimates electrical projects to include material and cost and recommends repair or replacement of equipment.
• Performs electrical work as relates to air conditioning, refrigerant systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, fans, blowers, lights, variable frequency drives, motor controls and motors.
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance and determines and maintains tools, parts, equipment, and material requirements an inventory for assigned projects.
• Applies safety standards relating to occupational hazards connected with electricity.
• Forecasts, allocates and monitors the human and physical resources for assigned projects.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, plans and manufactures specifications.
• Operates man lifts, bucket truck, and associated electrical maintenance equipment.
• Trains, mentors and provides guidance to other electricians by assigning and checking work.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• State of Texas Master Electrician License.
• Eight years’ experience as electrician in commercial or industrial electrical work.
• Valid Texas Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
• Confined Space, First Responder, Use of PPE, Climbing Gear, Lock Out, Tag Out, Fit Testing, retrieval system certifications, and others as required.
• Able to operate truck mounted 3‑ton crane, forklift, scissor jack, trencher, bucket truck, and mini backhoe.
• Able to use word processing, spreadsheet software and computerized maintenance management software.
• Normal visual color discrimination.
• Perform position specific physical testing.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

Qualifications

• Class “C” Texas Groundwater Operator License (preferred).
• Class II Texas Wastewater Collection System License (preferred).
• Class “C” Texas Wastewater Operator License (preferred).
• Completed certification in a trade recognized electrical trades or electrical apprenticeship program (i.e.: St. Philips Electrical Trades, NJATC, IEC, etc.) (preferred).

Benefits

• Hiring Incentive: $1,000 for external candidates hired by SAWS, split into two payments of $500 on the second and fourth paycheck after hire.
• Retention Incentive: additional $1,000 after successful completion of six‑month introductory period, paid during the seventh month of employment.

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $39.00. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Schedule

Will be required to work hours other than regular schedule such as short notice/unscheduled overtime, nights, weekends, holiday, on‑call and rotating shifts.