Industrial Electrician — Critical Water-Utility Systems

City of Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tucson’s Water Department seeks three Industrial Electricians to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across Tucson Water facilities. You will work with up to 600V and follow NFPA/NESC safety standards while documenting activities in approved systems.

The role requires experience, the ability to read blueprints, and adherence to lockout/tagout procedures. A valid AZ driver license and OSHA 10 (preferred) are required as part of safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of relevant experience.
• 6 months post high school education required or substituted by experience.
• Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License.
• OSHA 10-hour construction Course Certificate preferred.
• Must pass a written assessment on industrial electrical principles, safety standards, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and diagnostic testing on electrical equipment to identify issues.
• Maintains, installs, troubleshoots and inspects electrical systems and equipment within Tucson Water’s infrastructure.
• Interprets blueprints/schematics to install, troubleshoot, modify and maintain electrical systems up to 600V.
• Troubleshoots and repairs motors, pumps, drives and circuits; improves performance.
• Installs, modifies and replaces electrical components in line with NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E and manufacturer specs.
• Documents maintenance and repairs in approved systems and coordinates with on-site staff.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical safety

Reading blueprints/schematics

Stakeholder communication

Education

Post-secondary technical training

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management System

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Work order management software

Job description

The City of Tucson’s Water Department seeks three Industrial Electricians to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across Tucson Water facilities. You will work with up to 600V and follow NFPA/NESC safety standards while documenting activities in approved systems.

The role requires experience, the ability to read blueprints, and adherence to lockout/tagout procedures. A valid AZ driver license and OSHA 10 (preferred) are required as part of safety compliance.