Industrial Electrician - Pump Station & Telemetry Expert

Town of Palm Beach; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Palm Beach in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking an Industrial Electrician to install, maintain, and diagnose motor control systems at pump and lift stations, as well as at traffic control cabinets and street lighting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience in electrical motor control systems, and a Florida journeyman license preferred; CPR/First Aid certification preferred. This position carries full-time hours with a strong commitment to safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Electrical trade school training preferred.
• Minimum four years as an electrician.
• Three years in motor control, lift/storm stations and telemetry.
• Some supervisory experience preferred.
• Florida license preferred (Journeyman); CPR/First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, maintain, and repair motor control systems in storm and lift stations.
• Megging and analysis of pump motors, including VFDs and submersible motors.
• Maintain power distribution systems and motor control centers.
• Work with 480-volt electrical cabinets and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair generators and ATSs with regular testing.
• Calibrate transducers and level control systems.
• Maintain telemetry systems for pump stations and traffic monitoring.
• Install and maintain Econolite traffic control cabinets.
• Work on Town buildings’ electrical systems and lighting.
• Support street lighting diagnostics and repairs as needed.

Skills

Electrical motor control systems

VFDs (variable frequency drives)

Telemetry systems

Lock-out / tag-out procedures

National Electric Code knowledge

Motor control schematics

Bucket truck operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical trade school training

Florida Journeyman Electrician's License preferred

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

EDEN database

Job description

Town of Palm Beach in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking an Industrial Electrician to install, maintain, and diagnose motor control systems at pump and lift stations, as well as at traffic control cabinets and street lighting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience in electrical motor control systems, and a Florida journeyman license preferred; CPR/First Aid certification preferred. This position carries full-time hours with a strong commitment to safety and reliability.