Electrician III - Water Utility

Liberty; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match program

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Health & Wellness programs

Free parking

Discount and Perks program

Job summary

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is seeking a Water Utility Electrician to perform skilled electrical work at water and wastewater sites in Goodyear, AZ. You will install, repair, troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems to ensure reliability and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma, 4+ years of experience, and a preferred electrical apprenticeship or license (480V+). Strong safety focus and knowledge of NEC/ADOSH are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 4+ years experience in water/wastewater electrical work.
• Electrical apprenticeship or technical program preferred; 480V+ experience.
• Arizona Electrical Contractor License C-11 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical systems at water and wastewater facilities.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and minimize downtime.
• Inspect components to ensure NEC/ADOSH compliance.
• Work with MCC panels, PLCs, VFDs and SCADA; perform preventive maintenance.
• Read schematics and blueprints; maintain documentation.
• Ensure compliance with AZ Admin Code for water systems.
• Implement LOTO and OSHA safety practices in hazardous environments.
• Respond to emergency calls; keep records of work and parts.

Skills

Electrical installation

Troubleshooting

SCADA systems

PLCs

VFDs

Lockout/Tagout safety

Reading schematics

Electrical safety

Education

High school

Electrical apprenticeship/technical program

Arizona Electrical Contractor License C-11

Tools

MCC panels

VFDs units

Job description

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

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.
• Requires Valid Arizona Electrical Contractor License C-11 (Commercial/Industrial experience 480-600v)

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Entrepreneurial
• Teamwork
• Owner mindset
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

What we offer

• 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.