Industrial Electrician Job Nashville area,Tennessee USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Industrial Electrician 1

Position Description

This position performs a variety of skilled work installing, operating, trouble‑shooting, maintaining, and repairing three‑phase and other industrial electrical equipment and systems.

Work involves travel to various locations and requires special safety precautions such as working on motors up to 3000 horsepower, systems up to 4160 volts, extreme outdoor weather conditions, moving parts, carts, or machines. Physical exertion such as walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching or similar activities is required.

Typical Duties

Repairs, installs, maintains, tests/trouble‑shoes and services electrical equipment at water and sewer pumping stations.
Reads and correctly interprets diagrams, blueprints, and equipment specifications.
Uses electrical testing equipment to assist with determining proper course of action.
Maintains logs of all repair and maintenance activities.
Inspects completed jobs for quality assurance.
Obtains permits for electrical repairs from Codes Administration.
Prepares necessary material lists in order to perform electrical installation and maintenance.
May resolve and/or troubleshoot complex problems pertaining to equipment usage.
Ensures safety of self, other employees, and property.
Maintains personal tools and equipment to established safety standards.
Observes all safety procedures used by subordinate employees and makes corrections as needed.
Assists Industrial Mechanics in pulling equipment for repair and performing emergency equipment maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma and three (3) years experience maintaining and repairing industrial electrical equipment and systems.

Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology from an accredited college or university and one (1) year experience maintaining and repairing industrial electrical equipment and systems.

Licenses Required

Valid Driver License.

Preferred Experience , Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Valid “Class A” License or “Class A” with “52 or 57” Restriction.
Experience with data entry/work order tracking systems.

Screening Questions

Do you have a valid Driver License? Yes / No

Do you have a valid “Class A” Driver’s License or a “Class A” with a 52 or 57 restriction? Yes / No

Do you have a High School diploma or State issued GED? Yes / No

Do you have an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology from an accredited college or University? Yes / No

How many years of experience do you have maintaining and repairing industrial electrical equipment and systems? Less than 1 year / 1 year / 2 years / 3 or more years

Do you have any experience with industrial controls, relay logic, or PLCs? No / Yes, less than a year / Yes, one year or more

Have you completed an IBEW apprenticeship program or have an Electrical Journeyman's card? Yes / No

Briefly describe your experience with three‑phase electricity. Required Question

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at .

Benefits and Position Type

Full‑time, Civil Service positions – 10 vacation days per year (increasing after 5 years of service), 1 sick day per month, 12 paid holidays per year.
Public Safety – Sworn and Civilian positions – 20 vacation days per year, 3 personal days per year, 1 sick day per month, 12 paid holidays per year.
Part‑time, Non Civil Service positions – visit HR and benefits webpages for more information.
Full‑time, Non Civil Service positions – contact hiring department for benefits information.
Seasonal/Temporary positions – no benefits offered.

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