Facilities Electrician

Metro Water Recovery; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Water Recovery is seeking an experienced electrician to assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring and fixtures at Metro facilities. You will troubleshoot medium to high voltage switches and panels and assist with hazardous processes under supervision.

The role requires reading blueprints, documenting work in CMMS, and adhering to NEC safety standards. A valid driver's license is required and familiarity with building automation is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; completion of electrical trade training or an apprenticeship; journeyman or master electrician license preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience with NEC and electrical safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures at Metro facilities.
• Troubleshoot medium to high voltage switches and panels; assist with hazardous processes and equipment.
• Use hand tools and testing instruments to diagnose faults and isolate defects in wiring and components.
• Maintain accurate service records in CMMS and track repairs, materials, and time.
• Repair and maintain electrical systems, including distribution, alarms, and automation controls.
• Estimate time and material costs for electrical projects and requisition supplies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprints

Automation install

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED + electrical trade training

Tools

CMMS software

Electrical testing instruments

Job description

Responsible for assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures at Metro facilities. Troubleshoot electrical issues involving medium to high voltage switches and panels. Assists in the troubleshooting of technical and/or potentially hazardous processes and equipment. Works under the direction of a supervisor.

1. Uses hand tools and testing instruments to diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components and isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment.
2. Maintain accurate documentation of repairs made, materials used, and time spent using CMMS work order system.
3. Repairs, maintains and troubleshoots electrical systems, including electrical distribution, security systems, electrical preventative maintenance, fire alarms, and automated controls systems.
4. Repair, and maintain electrical components and systems, HVAC support, inspect buildings and equipment, and perform work in accordance with layout National Electrical Code (NEC). Installs distribution equipment, lighting fixtures, Lighting systems and circuitry according to NEC and METRO established safety procedures. Inspects completed work for conformance with requirements of NEC, local building, and established safety codes.
5. Estimates time and material costs on electrical projects. Requisitions of new electrical supplies and equipment.
6. Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, principles, methods, materials and tools used in the electrical, solid-state electronic and pneumatic instrument trades.
• National Electrical Code and the hazards and safety precautions peculiar to the electrical trade.
• Medium to high voltage switch gear.
• Computer applications including Microsoft Office and CMMS Programs.
• Control systems: Devices or a set of devices that command and manage the performance and behavior of other equipment and systems.
• National Fire Protection Association electrical standards (70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace & 101. Emergency Lighting).

Skilled at:

• Troubleshooting and repairing facility electrical issues.
• Using hand tools, electrical meter, and testing equipment.
• Install and maintain building automation: HVAC, Lighting, Paging systems, Access control, (fire alarm).
• Researching electrical issues to troubleshoot alarms and logic.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment by following established safety procedures and protocols.
• Reading and understanding mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural drawings and plans.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret blue-prints or electrical schematics and knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Work independently and as part of a work group or team.
• Act as a subject matter expert regarding electrical issues.

Education

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Completion of electrical trade school, State registered apprenticeship program or are currently a Journeyman, or Master Electrician License. Valid driver’s license.

Typical Work Environment

Wet/Humidity conditions;
Residential and commercial wastewater/Biosolids;
Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces;
Inside environment;
Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures;
Work in confined spaces;
Chemicals;
Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and low light;
Vibration;
Moving equipment and vehicles;
Work at heights.

Body Position Demands

Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Crawling; Typing; Fine hand coordination.

Physical Demands

Max Weight Lifted: 80 lbs.
Max Weight Carried: 80 lbs.
Max Force Pushed: 50 lbs.
Max Force Pulled: 128 lbs.

Sensory Requirements

Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - Spatial and form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Vision - near and far; Hearing.