Lead Electrician, Industrial Systems & Controls

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

King County is seeking an Electrician I - Lead in the Farwest Maintenance Location, WA, to diagnose, repair, and enhance a wide range of electronic and electrical systems across Solid Waste facilities. This 40-hour/week, full-time career service position offers hands-on leadership, system upgrades, and compliance with electrical codes.

The role requires strong diagnostic tools, experience with PLCs and control systems, and the ability to work with electricians and staff to ensure reliability and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as technical expert diagnosing failures, repairs, testing and documenting results.
• Experience with electrical systems on heavy equipment, pumps and control systems.
• Industrial setting experience with federal, state and local electrical codes.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics; strong technical writing and communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair 0-1000 volt electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot power, lighting, control systems to determine cause of failure.
• Repair panels, conduit and conductors.
• Install electrical systems in new construction and upgrades to existing facilities.
• Ensure compliance with municipal and national electrical codes.
• Provide training and maintain detailed maintenance records.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial electronics

Reading blueprints

Oral and written communication

OSHA safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

WA State Electrician (01) License

Journeyman electrician

Tools

Electrical tools

Programmable logic controllers (PLC)

Job description

King County is seeking an Electrician I - Lead in the Farwest Maintenance Location, WA, to diagnose, repair, and enhance a wide range of electronic and electrical systems across Solid Waste facilities. This 40-hour/week, full-time career service position offers hands-on leadership, system upgrades, and compliance with electrical codes.

The role requires strong diagnostic tools, experience with PLCs and control systems, and the ability to work with electricians and staff to ensure reliability and