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City of Shreveport; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health, dental and vision insurance

10 paid holidays per year

Long term disability

Job summary

City of Shreveport seeks an experienced electrical technician to read blueprints and schematics, maintain and repair electrical and electronic equipment, and support SCADA-based systems. You will troubleshoot complex circuits, calibrate devices, and assist with preventative maintenance using CMMS tools.

The role requires formal training in electronics, journeyman-level experience, and a strong safety mindset. You may be on call 24/7 and collaborate with a multi-skilled maintenance team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Certification or completion from an accredited vocational/technical school in electronic equipment and control systems.
• Two years of formal training plus journeyman level experience, or four years equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical/electronic schematics.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate electrical/electronic equipment and related systems.
• Work with CMMS and initiate work orders, follow safety procedures, on-call 24/7.
• Operate testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, DVMs, signal generators, frequency counters.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

SCADA systems

Safety knowledge

CMMS experience

Maintenance testing

Mechanical maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational technical certificate in electronic equipment and control systems

Journeyman level electrical/electronic experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital volt meters

Signal generators

Frequency counters

SCADA systems hardware

Job description

Duties

Work activities may include any combination of the following tasks: Reads and interprets blueprints. Reads and interprets all types of electrical and electronic schematics. Maintains and troubleshoots electrical and electronic equipment, related circuits, and computer systems. Demonstrates a working knowledge of electrical maintenance safety requirements. Uses specialized electrical and electronic testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital volt meters, signal generators, frequency counters and related technical tools. Troubleshoots, tests, repairs and calibrates electrical and electronic equipment and related systems including circuit boards, electro-pneumatic equipment, flow/level and pressure transmitters, radio transmission/receiving devices, security and surveillance equipment and related electronics. Repairs the electric and electronic portions of chemical feed systems. Assists in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance requirements. Performs minor mechanical maintenance. Demonstrates a basic knowledge of water treatment or wastewater processes. Demonstrates knowledge and use of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and related documentation procedures. Initiates work orders. Demonstrates knowledge of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems.

Electrical work activities involve maintaining and repairing electrical components, electrical wiring, fixtures and equipment, performs any combination of the following tasks: troubleshooting electric malfunctions; testing, repairing, adjusting and replacing defective components and parts; using electrical test equipment and tools.

Performs required maintenance in HVAC heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Tests, repairs and replaces AC/DC motors 12 volts single phase up to 4160 volts 3 phase.

Maintains job safety standards (personal protection equipment, confines space, etc.); complies with City of Shreveport vehicle safety rules; trains new team members on safe work practices; maintains good communication with team members. Regularly attends required safety, job related and certification training classes as required. Demonstrates the ability and desire to work in a team environment within the multi-skilled workforce. Subject to be on call 24/7. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid State Vehicle Operator's License.
• Two years of formal training with a completion certificate from an accredited vocational technical school or higher in the field of electronic equipment and control systems and two years of equivalent journeyman level experience in the electrical/electronic maintenance field or 4 years of equivalent journeyman level experience in the electrical/electronic maintenance field.
• Lucas Plant Assignment - Hold or be able to obtain Class 2 Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection Certificates issued by the State of Louisiana, Dept. of Health and Hospitals within 3 years.

Normal Promotion Path From This Class

Operations and Maintenance Manager or any higher class for which eligible or qualified.

Physical Requirements

Position may require moderate to extensive stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions, along with some combination of climbing and balancing; and may be subject to sitting for prolonged periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Position requires abilities to consistently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

Work is performed outdoors and/or indoors with exposure to noise, dirt, grease, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, fumes, animals, insects, chemicals, treated/untreated sewer, treated/untreated water, inclement weather, machinery with moving parts requiring use ofprotectivedevices and computer screens.

The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.