Electrician III - Water Utility

Liberty Utilities; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with matching

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

Job summary

A leading utility provider in Goodyear, Arizona is seeking a Water Utility Electrician to perform skilled electrical installation, maintenance, and repairs at various water and wastewater facilities. Candidates should have 4+ years of experience and a strong understanding of safety standards. The position requires a valid Arizona Electrical Contractor License C-11 and preferably completion of an accredited electrical apprenticeship. The employer offers a collaborative work environment and numerous benefits including a 401k Plan and health programs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electrical work is required.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and Arizona safety standards essential.
• Experience with 480 volts and above is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems at water and wastewater facilities.
• Troubleshoot electrical failures and minimize downtime.
• Implement OSHA-compliant safety practices.

Skills

Electrical system installation and maintenance

Troubleshooting electrical issues

Compliance with safety standards

Experience with MCC panels and PLCs

Reading electrical schematics

Education

High school diploma

Completion of accredited electrical apprenticeship or technical program

Valid Arizona Electrical Contractor License C-11

Job description

Purpose

The Water Utility Electrician performs skilled electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair work at all wastewater treatment plants, water well sites, and wastewater lift stations. This position ensures compliance with Arizona state regulations, safety standards, and operational requirements for water and wastewater facilities.

Accountabilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical systems including motors, pumps, control panels, and wiring at water and wastewater facilities.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and perform corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Inspect and test electrical components to ensure compliance with Nation Electrical Code (NEC) and Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) standards.
• Work with MCC (Motor Control Center) panels, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and SCADA systems. Perform preventive maintenance on electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints and technical manuals.
• Ensure compliance with Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 9 for water and wastewater systems.
• Implement Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and other OSHA-compliant safety practices for electrical work in hazardous environments.
• Respond to emergency calls for electrical failures at water wells or lift stations. Maintain accurate records of work performed, parts used, and system status.

Education and Experience

• High school
• 4+ years experience required
• Completion of an accredited electrical apprenticeship or technical program preferred; 480 volts and above experience required.
• Requires Valid Arizona Electrical Contractor License C-11 (Commercial/Industrial experience 480-600v required)

Benefits

• Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
• 401k Plan with matching
• Share purchase/match plan
• Leadership Development Program
• Volunteer paid days off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Achievement fund
• Free parking
• Variety of Health & Wellness programs
• Discount and Perks program

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.