Electrician Specialist

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana is seeking an Electrician Specialist to perform advanced electrical work across field offices, warehouses, and marine structures. The role focuses on high voltage systems, motor starters, and complex controls, with on-call duties during emergencies as needed.

Reporting to the electrical specialist leader, you will maintain and repair critical infrastructure. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining wiring, inspecting equipment, and operating pumps and floodgates

Qualifications

• Electrical troubleshooting and repair of high voltage systems
• Experience with motor starters, switchgear and controls
• On-the-job experience in the electrical trade considered essential

Responsibilities

• Install, alter, maintain, and repair wiring systems for navigational gates, movable bridges, signals, meters and related equipment
• Inspect electrical equipment and controls; replace components as needed
• Troubleshoot and repair motor starters, switchgear and controls; ensure operation of sector gates and floodgates
• Operate marine craft and other electrical systems; support repairs to Flood Protection Authority-East assets
• Operate flood gates, pumps and motors during storms and maintenance events

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

High voltage systems

Motor starters

On-the-job experience

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.

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Monique Cook

SE LA Flood Protection Authority - East

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