Electrician Specialist

Nunez Community College; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is seeking an Electrician Specialist to perform high-voltage electrical work across Field offices, facilities, and marine structures. The role encompasses installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems for critical infrastructure including gates, pumps, and generators.

The position requires on-the-job electrical trade experience, with potential on-call duties during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Two years of on-the-job experience; three years of experience or training in the electrical trade.

Responsibilities

• Install, alter, maintain, and repair wiring systems for navigational gates, movable bridges, navigation signals, and related electrical fixtures.
• Perform electrical inspections of equipment, controls, and appliances; replace components on control systems and parts as needed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install motor starters, switchgear, and controls; ensure operational ability of sector gates and related equipment.
• Operate small marine craft for maintenance and inspections; participate in repairs to Complex Structures Division assets.
• Operate flood gates, pumps, and motors during storms; assist with on-call duties and material requisition; assist with project budgets.

Job description

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The Electrician Specialist performs advanced-level responsibilities in the Field offices, Warehouse, Field Facilities, Complex Marine Structures, and Permanent Canal Closure Pump Stations for the Flood Protection Authority-East. The electrical specialist reports directly to the electrical specialist leader. Electric control and high voltage jobs are performed on complex, highly responsible, advanced-level work in installing, maintaining, and repairing controls primarily high voltage systems, motors, and generators.

Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience: Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Install, alter, maintain, and repair wiring systems for navigational gates, movable bridges, navigation traffic signals, record tidal gages, velocity meters, surveillance systems, marine radios, streetlights, electric taps, floodlights, and other electrical fixtures and equipment associated with buildings.
• Perform electrical inspections of electrical equipment, controls, and appliances. Replaces electrical components on control systems; perform some mechanical work in replacing and repairing parts.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical motor starters, related switchgear, and controls. Ensure the operational ability of sector gates. Operate floodgates, generators, and bridges and inspect for operational deficiencies. Perform minor maintenance on all equipment assigned to their use.
• Operate small marine craft for carrying out maintenance and inspections. Operate various other types of electrical systems assigned to the Complex Structures Division. Participate in the electrical repairs to Flood Protection Authority-East buildings and equipment.
• Operate flood gates, pumps, and motors for maintenance and during storm-related events. Participate in manpower at the Lake Borgne Barrier safe house or PCCP with others throughout a storm event. Requisition supplies and materials as needed. Project budget needed to accomplish repairs as needed

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

NOTE: The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPA-E's mission is to protect the residents of the east-bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard and the east-bank of Orleans from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane/ Tropical storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required and remain on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.