Industrial Electrical Technician

City of Dubuque, IA; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dubuque, IA is seeking an Industrial Electrical Technician to install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic control systems including SCADA, instrumentation and HVAC-related components. You will work with a team to service equipment, analyze systems and ensure reliability for the city’s facilities.

The ideal candidate has SCADA and PLC familiarity, high voltage gear experience, and a strong background in electrical troubleshooting along with relevant training or

Qualifications

• An associate's degree or apprenticeship in Industrial Electrical Technology, Instrumentation or computer-related fields with electricity/electronics coursework.
• Arc Flash Hazard Awareness Training completed within six months after appointment.
• Qualified Individual Task Proficiency Training completed within six months after appointment.

Responsibilities

• Installs conduits, wires, pull boxes, switches, motor starters and transformers and other equipment for changes in electrical systems.
• Maintains lighting, power, heating, cooling and related systems.
• Inspects electrical control equipment, meters, panels and instruments.
• Repairs and replaces defective parts in motors, generators, transformers, pumps, switchboards and underground cables.
• Performs preventative maintenance and records results; analyzes electrical control systems.
• Tests and locates faults, repairs breakdowns in circuits and equipment.
• Assists in repair/maintenance of other electrical, automotive and plant equipment.
• Prepares cost estimates and orders materials; interprets instructions and diagrams.

Skills

SCADA systems familiarity

High voltage gear experience

Instrumentation & process measurement

Electrical/electronic troubleshooting

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree or apprenticeship in Industrial Electrical Technology, Instrumentation or Computer-related fields

Arc Flash Hazard Awareness Training

Qualified Individual Task Proficiency Training

Job description

**Duties require shift work including days, evenings, and/or overnight shifts. Availability to respond to emergency call-ins is also required. **

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Industrial Electrical Technician performs skilled work in the design, installation, maintenance, repair and inspection of electrical and/or electronic operating and control systems, equipment fixtures, including instrumentation and heating and cooling systems; and performs other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate works effectively as a member of a team; possesses the ability to follow a management philosophy that is input orientated and values fairness, problem solving and the development of partnerships; and desires to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and team work.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

Work in this class involves Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems including the design, installation, maintenance, inspection and repair of electrical and/or electronic operating and control systems, equipment and fixtures using standard and specialized electrical tools and equipment such as volt-meters, ammeters, thermal imaging cameras, and computers. Assignments are received in the form of oral or written work orders and may be accompanied by sketches, penciled layouts or blueprints, although much work arises out of inspection and preventative maintenance. The work is generally performed independently, subject to inspection in process or upon completion. Work is reviewed by a supervisor through observation, a review of reports and results achieved.

JOB DUTIES:

• Installs conduits, wires, pull boxes, switches, motor starters, circuit breakers, transformers, switchboards and other related equipment required in making additions, extensions or alterations in electrical systems;
• Services, repairs and maintains lighting, power, heating, cooling and related systems;
• Inspects, maintains and repairs electrical control equipment, meter outlets, panels and instruments;
• Repairs and replaces defective parts in motors, generators, transformers, pumps, standby generators, batteries, switchboards, controllers, metering equipment and other fixtures and appliances; and defective underground cables on lighting, power and control systems;
• Performs preventative maintenance and maintains accurate records on motors and other electrical equipment; electrical analysis of existing and proposed process control systems;
• Tests, locates and repairs breakdowns in electrical circuits and equipment;
• Repairs or replaces defective underground cables on lighting, power and control systems; Assists in the repair and maintenance of other electrical, automotive, plant and power equipment;
• Prepares, plans and develops cost estimates of work;
• Obtains electrical permits
• Orders materials and supplies;
• Interprets oral and written instructions, specifications, wiring diagrams and codes;
• Maintains records of work performed on equipment;
• Programs programmable logic controllers (PLC) used as process control computers;
• Updates prints, diagrams, O&M manuals and other documents in PLC and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems;
• Provides technical analysis of operational control processes relating to software and hardware components of the control system;
• Administers the system database for PLC program and logic and updates and maintains database programs;
• Responds to residents’ questions and service requests;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Water Industry Specific Technology - Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the inspection, repair, installation and maintenance of electrical and/or electronic operating and control systems, equipment and fixtures; the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade; electrical construction and maintenance, including installation of all sizes of electric circuits, cables, wires, switches, telemetering circuits, motor starters, motors and related automatic equipment; the provisions of the local and national electrical codes applicable to the installation, maintenance and repair of electronic and electrical systems; solid state circuitry, printed circuits and electronics; the operations, programming, troubleshooting and maintenance of programmable logic controls and related inputs/outputs; SCADA systems; communication fiber system and hardware components; basic electricity, theory and function of electronics and electronic instrumentation; the theory, language and operation of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and computer systems; and variable frequency drives and related equipment.
• Computers and Electronics – Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of services.
• Design- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Skilled at reading and interpreting specifications, diagrams and blueprints; locating and correcting defects in electrical lines, systems and equipment; designing systems for motor installations, control systems, power circuits and line circuits; diagnosing motor and mechanical troubles.
• Mathematics- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Skilled at performing mathematical calculations;
• Critical Thinking and Complex Problem Solving– Recognizing a problem, thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve it, and following through with a solution.
• Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
• Deductive and Inductive Reasoning – Making or using rules to solve problems and come up with answers from lots of detailed technical information.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties require working outside during inclement weathers; utilization of safe workplace processes and procedures for electronic and electrical equipment and systems; and occasional heavy lifting up to 75 pounds.

SUPERVISORY STATUS:

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree or apprenticeship in Industrial Electrical Technology, Instrumentation or Computer related fields with coursework in electricity or electronics; or
• Two (2) years or more experienceas an electrician and/or electronics technician including experience with high voltage electrical gear and process measurement instrumentation.
• Certification Level: Journeyperson A or B
• Completion of Arc Flash Hazard Awareness Training and Qualified Individual Task Proficiency Training within six months after appointment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid state Driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Iowa Department of Natural Resources Grade 2 Water Treatment Certification within thirty-six (36) months after appointment.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

Employee shall establish their principal place of residence within fifty (50) miles of the corporate limits of the city of Dubuque as soon as practicable after appointment, but within two years of appointment.

FLSA STATUS:

Non-exempt