Electrician

The Ocean County Utilities Authority; Berkeley Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Pension (PERS)

Generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Ocean County Utilities Authority in Bayville, New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Electrician to operate and maintain electrical machinery across its centralized wastewater facilities.

The role covers generators, transformers, distribution systems, and control electronics within a three-plant, 40-station network.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited electrical training program.
• At least four years of journeyworker level experience, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul of large industrial electrical equipment.
• Certificate of Registration to Practice as a Qualified Journeyman Electrician in New Jersey.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all Authority electrical machinery and equipment, including emergency generators, transformers, distribution system, lightning protection, electronic equipment, and motors.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul tasks on electrical systems at three treatment facilities and 40 pumping stations.
• Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis and ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Emergency response

Equipment knowledge

Education

Accredited electrical training program

Job description

Bayville, NJ, US

Salary: $77,230.40 Annually

The Ocean County Utilities Authority, a public wastewater treatment facility consisting of three treatment plants and 40 pumping stations, is presently seeking an experienced Electrician for its Central Water Pollution Control Facility located in Bayville, New Jersey.

The Electrician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all Authority electrical machinery and equipment. This includes emergency generators, transformers, distribution system, lightning protection, electronic equipment, motors, etc.

The candidate must have completed an accredited Electrical training program with at least four (4) years of journeyworker level experience, three (3) of which must include performing the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of large industrial electrical equipment, transformers, motor control centers, distribution systems, and other electrical devices similar to those used in wastewater treatment facilities. Basic knowledge of electronic control devices, such as variable frequency drives, is preferred. Must hold a Certificate of Registration to Practice as a Qualified Journeyman Electrician issued by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors.

Must be available for emergencies on a 24-hour basis and be able to perform tasks using a self-contained breathing apparatus or respirator.

The Authority offers a competitive salary of $77,230.40. We offer a strong benefits package that includes

• Health Benefits
• pension (PERS)
• generous paid time off and holidays

. Relocation is not available.