Plant Electrician Specialist

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Installs, maintains, calibrates, adjusts, trouble-shoots, and repairs treatment plant instrumentation, telemetering, and electrical systems and filing system (including, but not limited to, electric motors, variable frequency drives, switches, gauges, solenoids, relays, control panels and motor control centers, flow meters, transmitters, transducers, level control systems, programmable logic controllers).
• Conducts electric and electronic tests, installs conduit and wire, and controls and services same as needed
• Set up, stocks, and keeps readiness, an electrical, electronic, and instrumentation repair shop and uses specialized electric and electronic tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Works with Operators, Maintenance Specialists, and other WRRF staff on a variety of plant equipment and facilities as needed.
• Installs electrical equipment and systems such as light fixtures, transformers, high voltage switches, circuits, electrical panels, power distribution, any necessary wiring, and laying conduit.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on circuits, motors, electrical switches, heaters, appliances, transformers, sampling equipment, and power distribution.
• Performs routine inspections of electrical systems, wiring, components, and accessories throughout the facility.
• Reads blueprints, sketches, and layouts; provides recommendations for replacing/upgrading electrical/electronic equipment as necessary.
• Cleans up work sites after completion of jobs; keeps work areas, repair shop, and stock room organized and clean
• Additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a journeyman's card in the electrical trade or electrical license from the State of Ohio.

OR Graduated from an accredited college with an Associate's Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Electronics, Automation Electronics, or a closely related field AND have four (4) years of documented work experience in the electrical and instrumentation field;

• Have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in installing, repairing, calibrating, and trouble-shooting electronic instrumentation to include, but not limited to, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, control panels, motor control centers (MCCCs), and other process control devices; as well as experience in the installation of conduit and wire, and use of diagnostic equipment.
• Possess a Class 1 Wastewater Operator Certification, or ability to obtain in two (2) years.
• Valid driver's license with driving privileges in the State of Ohio.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of current electrical practices, electrical codes, electrical safety and equipment
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment facilities and functions
• Knowledge and skills to recognize need for repairs and to repair electrical equipment
• Knowledge of control and relay logic
• Ability to use a computer with database management system
• Ability to read blue prints
• Ability to apply principles and instructions to solve common problems
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and programmable logic controllers, relay logic programming, va1iable speed drives
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize work duties
• Ability to develop and maintain accurate records and inventories, and provide written reports and summanes
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others
• Ability to work in a group or alone

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to cold and/or wet weather
• Exposure to varied and unusual odors