Senior Industrial Electrician - Building Electrical Systems

Valley Water is searching for top-tier candidates to fill this exciting opportunity. Internal candidates will receive first consideration.

Overview:

Are you a skilled and experienced electrician ready to take on complex electrical work that supports building electrical systems? Valley Water is seeking a Senior Industrial Electrician to perform a wide range of advanced electrical maintenance, repair, and installation tasks across our facilities.

This role ensures the safety, reliability, and efficiency of building electrical systems vital to Valley Water operations including power distribution, lighting, emergency backup systems, building automation controls, and equipment power feeds. You'll be responsible for inspecting and troubleshooting both low- and high-voltage systems, interpreting electrical schematics, executing repairs or upgrades, and responding to electrical outages.

This position also plays a key role in supporting electrical project planning, estimating labor and materials, and coordinating work with other trades and contractors. Join us and contribute to the safe, effective, and uninterrupted operation of Valley Waters facilities.

Our Commitment: We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship. About Valley Water: Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform expert-level electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of low- and high-voltage systems, including power panels, lighting systems, and equipment power feeds.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and Valley Water procedures.
• Install, upgrade, and modify electrical infrastructure and equipment across various buildings and systems.
• Interpret and work from electrical plans, schematics, and technical documentation; maintain detailed records and prepare as-built documentation.
• Estimate labor, tools, and materials needed for electrical work; coordinate efforts with contractors and internal teams.
• Respond to electrical outages and emergencies, ensuring quick and safe resolution
• Support and maintain electrical systems critical to building functionality, such as HVAC power feeds, lighting control panels, building automation systems, and standby generators.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience:

• Six (6) years of post-apprenticeship experience performing electrician responsibilities in an industrial, manufacturing, utility,large commercial setting, or facilities operations setting, including maintenance, installation, and repair of electrical systems that support building infrastructure such as lighting, HVAC, backup power, and automation systems.
• Experience maintaining and repairing electrical systems in office, administrative, or utility building environments, including infrastructure for HVAC, lighting, security, and automation systems.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of modern practices in the electrical trade.
• Experience with large motors, standby generators, switchgear, and high-voltage substation equipment.
• Understanding of applicable codes and safety regulations, including the National Electric Code and California Electrical Safety Orders .
• Skilled in diagnosing and repairing a wide range of electrical systems and components.
• Proficiency in using test and measurement equipment such as multimeters, meggers, and circuit tracers.
• Ability to review engineering drawings and propose operational improvements or modifications.
• Knowledge of electrical inventory control and material management.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory, circuit design, and safety best practices.
• Experience working on electrical infrastructure in building systems or water utility environments is highly desirable.

I deal Training and Education:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

• Valid California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Electrical Certification.

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Facilities and Equipment Management Unit (Position Code 87)
Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.

This position requires the individual to be onsite and is typically not a teleworking position.

(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.

NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.

Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling ....

Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.