Utility Electrician - San Francisco Water Division (CDD) - SFPUC (7385)

About the role

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s San Francisco Water Division (Water Department) is responsible for directing approximately 322 employees in the operation and maintenance of the water distribution system within the City and County of San Francisco. These activities include, but are not limited to: operating and maintaining 28 pump stations, 11 reservoirs, 13 storage tanks, 19 regulators as well as other ancillary appurtenances and equipment; installing, repairing and maintaining over one thousand miles of water distribution mains including service connections and meters; four water systems comprised of the Potable, Emergency Fire Water System (EFWS), Recycled and Groundwater; engineering and designing new main and feeder extensions; managing over 1,000 acres of city owned property and rights-of-ways; and responding to all two-alarm or greater fires to assist the Fire Department in maintaining adequate water volume and consistent pressure while fighting fires.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains, repairs, installs, and tests a variety of electrical systems and equipment, up to 15,000 volts at utility facilities
• Maintains, and repairs motor starters, including variable frequency drives rated up to 15,000 volts
• Make electrical installations, maintenance and repairs in connection and conjunction with SFPUC WATER SCADA Group
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair radio/life safety/security systems including CCTV
• Erects and uses ladders, scaffolds, staging, aerial lift trucks, light towers, and other related equipment
• Makes as built and shop drawings of electrical installations
• Prepares and submits reports for time, material used and completed work

Requirements

• Completion of a recognized five-year Inside Wireman Apprenticeship Program or other verifiable recognized five-year training program specific to industrial electrical equipment
• Two (2) years of verifiable journey-level electrician experience in the installation, maintenance, and operation of high voltage (above 600 volts)
• Possession of a valid California (Class C) driver license

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a recognized five-year Inside Wireman Apprenticeship Program or other verifiable recognized five-year training program specific to industrial electrical equipment
• Experience: Two (2) years of verifiable journey-level electrician experience in the installation, servicing, repair, maintenance, and operation of high voltage (above 600 volts)
• Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California (Class C) driver license

Skills

• Knowledge of electrical theory and practices
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Ability to operate various types of electrical equipment and tools
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Benefits

• Annual Salary: $166,036
• Full-time Work Hours: Regular

Pay

• Annual Salary: $166,036

Schedule

• Work Hours: Regular