Industrial Electrician - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

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Department: Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Job Description

Summary:

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5419 - Industrial Electrician

Salary Grade: 15

Pay Range: The pay range is described as follows:

• Pay Range: $33.61 - $47.05 Per Hour
• Hiring Range: $33.61 - $40.33 Per Hour
• First review of applications will be on 01/23/2026*

Note: Range Explanation and other salary details are provided, including factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Apply journeyman-level expertise in industrial electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, construction, and preventive maintenance to support essential wastewater treatment operations.
• Install, repair, diagnose, and modernize complex electrical systems across high-voltage (46 kV), medium-voltage (4160 VAC), and low-voltage (480 VAC and 240/120 VAC) power systems.
• Work on critical infrastructure including motors, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, switch gear, transformers, generators, and transfer switches.
• Support SCADA and PLC-based control systems to ensure reliable monitoring, control, and automation of plant operations.
• Perform work in compliance with NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, OSHA, and County safety standards, with emphasis on safety, system reliability, and service to the community.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems rated at 480 volts or higher in County facilities.
• Maintain lighting, control systems, and process alarm wiring in overhead cable trays, underground duct banks, vaults, and manholes.
• Maintain electrical equipment in OSHA-classified spaces (explosive hazardous rated locations).
• Troubleshoot industrial control systems, AC/DC variable speed motors, VFDs, and soft starters.
• Recommend electrical system requirements for facilities and conduct technical inspections on new installations and modifications of equipment.
• Determine routing, location, and method of installing industrial wiring, conduits, equipment, fixtures, and accessories from drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, and sketches.
• Operate and maintain medium voltage (15kV) substations including protective relays and controls.
• Test, calibrate, and program breaker trip settings and functions.
• Perform scheduled inspections and proper preventative maintenance on electrical panels and associated equipment; upgrade equipment as needed.
• Identify and document electrical enclosures and equipment within facilities and maintain accurate labeling in panels, MCCs, junction boxes, and switch gear.
• Follow proper safety protocols on electrical equipment.
• Prepare work schedules and coordinate maintenance with integrated teams.
• Prepare technical reports of electrical operational issues.
• Perform calculations for sizing electrical circuits, transformers, UPS units, panels, breakers, starters, boxes, conduits, and wire sizes.
• May oversee and consult with outside electrical and construction contractors.

• Experience in industrial electrical maintenance and related fieldwork as described in Essential Functions above.
• Knowledge of high/medium/low voltage systems and associated safety standards (NFPA, OSHA).
• Ability to read complex electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills to coordinate with teams and prepare technical reports.

Notes: This role emphasizes safety, system reliability, and service to the community in a public infrastructure environment.