Plant Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

The Position

The Plant Electrical Maintenance Supervisor plans, directs and evaluates shop and field activities of electrical maintenance personnel at a large regional wastewater treatment plant and satellite facilities. The activities include maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical and electronic equipment.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning, directing, training, and evaluating the work of a staff of seven electricians.
• Evaluating and administering contract work.
• Coordinating a wide variety of electrical maintenance activities.
• Developing and implementing preventive maintenance and safety programs.

Competitive candidates will clearly demonstrate:

• Effective supervisory and personnel management skills, including training, leadership, performance evaluation, job planning and crew scheduling.
• Practical experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of modern industrial switching, high voltage distribution systems (12,000 volts) and controls.
• Knowledge of relevant safety practices and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the maintenance supervisory team.
• Coordination of work with other disciplines and trades.
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Skill in coordinating diverse electrical maintenance activities and determining priorities.
• Willingness and ability to respond to emergency situations where regulatory compliance, public health considerations and minimizing downtime are major concerns.
• Ability to provide administrative support in budget preparation and administration, contract administration, inventory control and related areas.
• Ability to develop and implement performance standards.
• Skill in planning and evaluating a productive and effective electrical maintenance program.
• Ability to develop positive and effective working relationships with staff, peers, supervisors, senior management, engineers, contractors, and customers.

The salary range is $12,832 per month increasing to $13,474, $14,148, and $14,855 after 6, 18, and 30 months, respectively.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.