Electrical and Instrument Mechanic

Job description

Position Purpose

The Electrician-Inside Wireman is responsible for performing or supervising maintenance, repairs, and minor upgrades of the electrical and control systems in the groundwater extraction well fields and treatment facilities, including power supply and grounding. The Electrician-Inside Wireman is responsible for assisting in the planning and oversight of the installation of new electrical and Control Systems at the Site.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

Monitors the performance of electrical equipment installed in the treatment facilities and well fields for hazards, adjustment, or replacement. Diagnoses and isolates defects, malfunctions, or inadequacies in existing control system components, electrical circuits, wire and cable systems, and other electrical equipment using appropriate tools and test instruments. Maintains and troubleshoots electrical switchgear and device controls, transformers, motors and motor control centers, process controllers, electrical field instrumentation such as flow meters, level transmitters, pH meters, and programmable logic controls.

Assists in planning control and electrical system modifications or additions, as may be directed by the client, including the sizing and selection of conductors, conduit, raceways, overcurrent devices, grounding systems, panel boards, switchboards, and related devices. Reroutes wiring and cabling and removes/installs conduit, pull boxes, junction boxes, raceways, conductors, grounding, and equipment bonding as directed by the State.

Ensures that all electrical maintenance, modifications, and installations are performed with safe and proper preparation of work areas. Ensures that all electrical activities are performed using proper personal protective equipment and in accordance with standard industrial safety procedures such as lock-out and tag-out of energized equipment per OSHA requirements. Updates electrical panel schedules and prepares as-built electrical drawings following all applicable industry codes and standards.

Supervises and trains staff at the site who will perform some or all of the duties listed above.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

High School Diploma/GED is required. Six years of experience as a California journeyman electrician. Minimum of one year of experience with the Rockwell ControlLogix and FlexIO hardware and one year of experience with Logix5000 software.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Have computer skills and be able to estimate and due purchasing, write reports. Know and understand current National Electrical Code (NEC).

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

Completion of a four-year electrical apprentice program. Certification of competency as a Grade II Electrical and Instrumentation from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) or have equivalent training and experience. Certificate of competency as a General Electrician issued by the California Apprenticeship Council of the California Department of Industrial Relations, as specified in CCR Regulations, Title 8, Sections 290.0 through 295.0.