Plant Electrician

About the role

The City of Boca Raton seeks an experienced electrician to maintain and repair electrical and control equipment in its water and wastewater treatment plants and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, maintains, and modifies electrical and electronic equipment
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains low and medium voltage (up to 5000 volts) equipment
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots emergency power generators and transformers
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies wiring as required on electrical motors, motor controls, and associated equipment
• Installs, repairs, and troubleshoots lighting circuits and electrical panels
• Installs and replaces electrical conduits, fittings, cables, and wiring devices
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance testing of electrical equipment and systems
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies electrical and electronic systems
• Makes repairs and changes to switch gear and transfer switches on emergency power generators
• Tests emergency power generators
• Maintains equipment records, uses computer maintenance management software to document work activities
• Performs related tasks as required

Requirements

• Standard practices, tools, terminology, and functions of the electrical trade and the hazards involved
• Electrical theory, and a thorough knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), as well as State and Local electrical codes and ordinances
• The safety hazards of the work including arc flash and the necessary safety precautions
• Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as use of insulated tools and other safety related precautions
• OSHA recommendations and requirements regarding best practices while working on or near energized equipment
• General office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and general computer proficiency
• Reading comprehension – both of routine communications as well as technical manuals, diagrams, or other work-related documents
• Use of electrical maintenance, repair, and test equipment
• Techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts
• Techniques necessary to determine safe clearance distances and the corresponding voltages to which the incumbent will be exposed
• Ability to participate in emergency twenty-four (24) hour call out status rotation
• Perform essential functions and related tasks while using best judgement and application of necessary safety precautions
• Must be able to wear safety glasses and safety harness, safety shoes/boots, Arc Flash PPE, flame retardant uniforms and hearing protectors
• Troubleshoot energized electrical equipment
• Understand electrical wiring diagrams and schematics
• Understand and make repairs to complicated electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment
• Perform manual work extended periods of time

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• Satisfactory completion of a four-year electrical apprenticeship program with seven (7) years of experience as an industrial, construction or maintenance electrician
• Possess a Journeyman Electrician certification with seven (7) years of experience as an industrial, construction or maintenance electrician
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as an industrial plant maintenance electrician or plant electrical technician

Skills

• Skilled in the use of electrical maintenance, repair, and test equipment
• Skilled in troubleshooting and mechanical diagnostics
• Skilled in techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts
• Skilled in techniques necessary to determine safe clearance distances and the corresponding voltages to which the incumbent will be exposed
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and general computer proficiency

Benefits

Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from