Industrial Maintenance Electrician (multiple locations)
- Summary
JOB SUMMARY: This position performs a variety of highly skilled journey-level work by constructing, troubleshooting, maintaining and wiring a wide variety of equipment and conducting preventive maintenance programs at a wastewater collection and treatment facility, including pumping and regulating stations. Working as journey level electrician, independently or cooperatively with other electricians, other skilled trades and industrial plant operations staff. To work safely in an industrial setting using appropriate PPE, using 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 a part of an on-call standby rotation.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants. Please note that first priority will be given to S.E.I.U., Wastewater Local 925 transfer and internal candidates.
WORK SCHEDULE: The treatment plants are operated 24/7. This position is currently assigned to working a 4 x 10 schedule, work hours of 6:00 am - 4:30 pm. Applicants must be available to work any and all assigned shift schedules. This position is overtime eligible
The Wastewater Treatment Division is committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. WTD strives to provide equitable services to residents and businesses across King County.- Job Duties
- Perform maintenance and repairs on power up to 115Kv, , switchgear, transformer and distribution systems and power generation systems including standby emergency generating, co-generating systems and ancillary equipment;
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on motor control centers, including associated control devices such as relays, timers, switches, and interlocks;
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repairs to variable frequency and direct current drives including adjustment of speed profiles, troubleshooting, and repairs to component levels and replacement when needed.
- Install, troubleshoot, reprogram and modify programmable logic controllers. Design and modify control circuits and related control devices and equipment.
- Interpret displayed data, troubleshoot, maintain and perform various repairs of distributive control systems and related hardware.
- Install, modify and upgrade new and existing electrical systems, fixtures and other related electrical equipment in compliance with municipal and national electrical codes.
- Perform preventive maintenance and repair of uninterruptible power supply equipment including the servicing and replacement of batteries and other battery power sources.
- Repair and maintain the 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 problems.
- Review and update program documentation, and engineering drawings to facilitate coordination of maintenance efforts.
- Coordinate activities, schedule outages, and work cooperatively with those performing other crafts. Write material requests as needed for replacement of defective parts and to obtain additions to spare parts inventory.
- Provide on the job training for new and other skilled trades positions.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Three years of demonstrated journey-level electrical experience in an industrial or manufacturing plant
- Three years of demonstrated experience in reading, interpreting and applying national electrical codes, electrical theory and Instrument Society of America standards
- Three years of demonstrated application of the principles of electrical distribution and generation and equipment including but not limited to transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, disconnect switches, voltage regulators, automatic transfer switches, synchronizing and power monitoring equipment
- Three years of demonstrated experience with different functions of electrical equipment including but not limited to battery, control, automation, lighting, motor, heating and cooling
- Three years of demonstrated skill in electrical troubleshooting and diagnosis procedures
- Three years of demonstrated experience with electrical test equipment used for electrical troubleshooting, diagnosis, and preventive maintenance.
- Three years of demonstrated experience with PLCs (programmable logic controllers) including but not limited to hardware, programming software and communication protocols
- Three years of demonstrated experience with AC/DC motors and controls and variable frequency (speed) drives
- Three years of demonstrated experience in applying safety practices for electrical (low, medium and high) voltages, mechanical and environmental hazards such as hazardous chemicals, gasses, and confined spaces
- Three years of demonstrated experience working with industrial systems and processes
- Three years of demonstrated experience with a computer including hardware and software
- Demonstrated experience in oral and written communication skills in reading, writing and applying oral and written instructions
- Skill in working in a team environment and working independently on projects
- Skill in the safe operation and use of basic hand and power tools, trade tools such as conduit benders and pipe threaders and electrical and electronic test equipment.
- Skill in bending and installing conduit as per the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Skill in installing, pulling, soldering, splicing and terminating wire
- Skill in working with variable frequency (speed) drives, installation, programming, maintenance and repair
- Skill in creating or modifying new or existing technical publications and electrical drawings
- Skill in applying industry codes and guidelines in the design, installation, and maintenance of plant electrical equipment
- Skill in performing basic math functions including algebra and trigonometry
- Supplemental Information
LICENSING / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Washington State Driver's License or equivalent
- Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent training (documentation may be required)
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by Wastewater S.E.I.U. Local 925
WORKING CONDITIONS: Working inside and outside and in inclement weather conditions at a Wastewater Treatment Facility.
SELECTION PROCESS: Transfer candidates will be selected based on the CBA. Reviews of performance appraisals, personnel files, internal reference, BT / Vacation usage logs, etc. will also be conducted prior to any final job offer.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Rijul Bhaskar
Senior Human Resource Analyst
rbhaskar@kingcounty.gov
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees. These benefits include county-wide paid medical, dental and vision coverage for yourself and all eligible dependents (spouse/state-registered domestic partner and children) who you enroll. Benefit eligible positions include -- Career Service, Career Service Exempt, provisional and term-limited temporary (TLT) employees working 20 hours/week or the equivalent of half-time or greater. These benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired; except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begins on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: http://www.kingcounty.gov/employees/benefits.aspx
County Paid Benefits Include:- Health Insurance (choice of several plans)
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Life Insurance -- lump sum equal to annual base salary
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (basic and enhanced)
- Basic Long Term Disability (LTD) -- replaces 60% of earnings after 180-day waiting period
- Bus pass and other alternative transportation incentives
- Employee Assistance Program
- Making Life Easier Program
Benefit Time (vacation, sick leave and holidays etc. as determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
Other leaves include:- Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave
- Family Medical Leave
- King County Medical Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
- Organ Donor Leave
- Executive Leave (for eligible FLSA-exempt employees)
- Deferred Compensation Plan (no employer match) IRS 457 Plan
- Enhanced Long Term Disability -- reduce waiting period/increase monthly
- benefit
- Additional Life Insurance -- 1 to 4 times your base annual salary for yourself and 50% of your enhanced amount for your spouse/domestic partner; and $10,000 for each child
- Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage for employee and family
- Credit Union membership
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
- HRA Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) Trust upon retirement
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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