WWTP Electrical Technician
City of San Mateo
- San Mateo, CA
- $8,622-9,838 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Install, maintain, repair and research a variety of supervisory controls and replacement electrical components that are part of advanced wastewater treatment processes such as aeration, filtration, disinfection and dichlorination, sludge dewatering, odor control, and an environmental laboratory.
- Perform wiring required for the installation of electronic equipment; electrical conductors in conduits; splice high and low voltage cables utilizing hand taping and pre- molded splice kits.
- Design, install, maintain, repair, test and construct electrical assemblies.
- Troubleshoot plant electrical systems, controls and related process equipment. Provide technical support for other work groups within Public Works.
- Specify, install, program, and repair various types of variable frequency motor drive systems.
- Fabricate, maintain, install, service, and calculate power load distributions to various motors and related equipment.
- Install and repair programmable logic controllers and install related hardware and software for control systems in conjunction with controls technician.
- Maintain and repair automatic control valves and associated control functions.
- Implement preventive maintenance and repair on motors from fractional to over 400 horsepower. Record and calculate current requirements for new electrical installations.
- Troubleshoot, perform inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial switchgear and high voltage equipment such as transformers, breakers, circuits, switches, relays, regulators and distribution panels.
- Specify, install, and inspect various types of conduit; isolate breakers and switches for major repairs; coordinate repairs and scheduled outages with operations staff.
- Conduct surveys to gather field data.
- Use aerial lifts, scaffolding and ladders.
- Prepare requisitions and associated documents for purchase of repair parts and supplies.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and associated costs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- You possess the knowledge of design, installation, maintenance and repair of industrial electrical systems.
- You possess the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose faults in complex electronic and electrical equipment using supervisory control and data acquisition and computerized maintenance management systems.
- You possess the knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the work.
- You possess the ability on a continuous basis, to know and understand operations, observe safety rules; intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others.
- You possess the knowledge of occupational hazards and safety procedures related to the work. High voltage distribution systems and controls up to 21,000 volts.
- You possess the ability to intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when installing, repairing, and servicing equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
- You possess the knowledge of supervisory controls, including solenoids, mercury switches, limit switches, and relays. Electronic, digital, and analog circuits and power switching to the component level.
- You possess the knowledge of National Electrical Code and other appropriate standards and specifications; Building lighting and environmental control systems.
- Sufficient journey level electrical maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment, with emphasis on work on 120V-480V and familiarity with high voltage( 480- 21,000 volts) systems, to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above. Experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic control systems is desirable.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical college certification in electricity and/or electronics is desirable.
- Possession of an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) apprenticeship certificate, or equivalent, is desirable.
- Possession of CWEA Electrical/Instrumentation III certificate is desirable.
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