About the role
Job Introduction
This is an
advanced level skilled work at the Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT)
plant. Bargaining unit position.
Nature Of Work
An employee in this class
performs advanced skilled work of more than average difficulty in the areas of industrial
and/or commercial electrical work. Under minimal supervision, the
employee performs duties and assigned tasks in conformance with established
procedures requiring the exercise of reasonable initiative and independent
judgment. Employees in this position are
lead technicians with skills in troubleshooting, job planning and
training of junior technicians. Many work activities involve hazardous
materials and equipment and confined spaces. Employees must comply with appropriate safety precautions
when dealing with gas systems, electrical systems and other similar components
and processes within the plant environment. Shift work and On-call
duties may be required including nights, weekends, and holidays. Tasks require the ability to work in a team
and goal-oriented environment. Work is
reviewed by observation, results and goals attained, and reports submitted.
Examples of Duties
Preventive or repair work to
include but not limited 15kV switchgear and circuit breakers, 480v switchgear
and circuit breakers, 13.2v to 480vtransformer maintenance, 480v VFD repair and
replacement. 120v control circuit troubleshooting and repair. Basic
understanding of PLC’s and HMI/OIT’s. Reads and understands electrical
and blueprints, performs electrical wiring, preventive maintenance on process
control equipment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of: basic safety practices; NEC (National Electric
Code), control panels; electrical switchgear, transformers and power
distribution systems; principles of wastewater treatment processes;
emergency response procedures and proper communications procedures.
Ability to: establish and maintain
productive working relationships with co-workers and the public; understand and
follow written and oral instructions; lift 50 pounds; climb ladders; work in
confined spaces; utilize basic safety practices (e.g. lockout/tagout, MSDS);
apply intermediate
computer skills;
demonstrate electrical safety procedures; collect and analyze data and generate
reports; demonstrate correct task performance to lower-level employees; operate specialized equipment;
identify various types of electrical equipment; monitor and record readings on
all equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift
20-50 lbs., mostly standing and a combination of working indoors and outdoors.
Requires some use of computer, typing and viewing a monitor.
Minimum Qualifications
External Applicants - Graduation from an accredited
high school or GED with five (5) years of industrial and/or commercial
electrical experience; or an equivalent combination of related training
and experience the electrical craft disciplines.
Licenses or Certifications
Possession of a
valid Florida class E driver’s license.
External hires must complete the
current departmental matrix skill set up to AWT Plant Technician II level
within 24 months of employment but be able to demonstrate the ability to
perform all levels of work in their craft upon hiring.