Plant Electrician
Sanitation District 1
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Job summary
Sanitation District No. 1 in Ft. Wright, KY is seeking an Electrician to support pump stations and treatment plants.
You will troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, wire control cabinets, and work with PLCs, VFDs, and other controls in an industrial setting. Lockout/tagout, safe testing, and coordination with the Pump Station Administrator are required. Ideal candidates hold a Journeyman or Master Electrician license, 6+ years of industrial electrical experience, and are proficient with
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent; higher education preferred with related degree/certification.
- At least 6 years of commercial/industrial electrical trade experience.
- Journeyman or Master Electrician License required.
- Preference for experience with VFDs, Soft Starts, and Motor Controls.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic software tools.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
Responsibilities
- Read and understand electrical schematics.
- Safely de-energize and lock out an electrical circuit.
- Repair or maintain industrial production or processing machinery.
- Use meters and test equipment to diagnose issues.
- Collaborate with Pump Station Administrator on upgrades and contractor coordination.
- Create and update work orders in Lucity CMMS; document repairs performed.
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Job description
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
Dry Creek WWTP Full Time Ft Wright, KY, US
Salary Range: $28.00 To $31.00 Hourly
Sanitation District No. 1
Department: 7 – Field Technical Services
Reports To: Electrician Administrator
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Pay Grade: 20
The Electrician position will be involved in all facets of electrical troubleshooting and repair of our pump stations and treatment plants. This position will troubleshoot and repair electrical components, build and repair electrical control cabinets all within an industrial setting. This position will also wire and troubleshoot systems utilizing Programmable Logic Controls, VFD’s, and other controls related systems. The work requires confined space entries and lock out/tag out of mechanical components and electrical circuits. They must be proficient with fabrication, job organization, and tracking; they must also be proficient with job estimating and providing a breakdown of job costs and completion time. They will also be working directly with the Pump Station Administrator on managing contractors during pump station and treatment plant upgrades and repairs.
- Read and understand electrical schematics.
- Understand how to safely use electrical meters such as multi-meters and insulation testers and understand the results.
- Troubleshoot an electrical circuit by reading schematics or field testing
- Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
- Safely de-energize and lock out an electrical circuit
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Reassembling machinery or equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
- Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
- Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
- Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of pumps, motors and other equipment
- Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials as necessary.
- Understand and use SD1’s procurement guidelines to order or re-order parts
- Utilize Lucity CMMS desktop and tablet application to create work orders, document repair and maintenance performed, and update/append records and attributes.
High School diploma or equivalent, preferably higher education with a degree or certification in a related field.
At least 6 years of commercial/industrial electrical trade experience.
Preferred experience with VFD’s, Soft Starts, and Motor Controls.
Must be organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office products.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Effective in operating in an environment with minimal supervision.
Must have and maintain a Journeyman or Master Electrician License.
- Ethics & Integrity: Demonstrates responsibility towards the company, its property, and co-workers.
- Organization Support: Demonstrates loyalty and supports the organization’s Mission, Vision and Organizational Goals.
- Responsibility & Accountability: Keeps commitments, follows directions and follows through on assignments.
- Safety Awareness: Understands and comply with safety procedures.
- Teamwork & Cooperation Demonstrates respect for others’ perspectives and builds and maintains positive working relationships.
- Active Listening: Listens to understand the other’s perspectives, issues and concerns before responding.
- Attention to Detail: Uses appropriate tools to synthesize data, establish a path to reach measurable results and measure success.
- Communication: Articulates ideas and information in a way that is clear and concise, both verbally and in writing.
- Continual Learning & Building a Learning Organization: Takes the initiative to develop professionally and identify programs or methods to update knowledge and skills that positively impact the organization.
- Crisis Management: Quickly assesses a crisis or potential crisis and calmly prioritizes and executes steps required to handle the crisis.
- Flexibility & Adaptability: Adapts quickly and positively to internal and external changes.
- Interpersonal Ability: Builds rapport and positive working relationships through relating to and demonstrating an understanding of others’ interests and objectives.
- Organization & Time and Management: Establishes work activity priorities and executes efficiently and effectively. Manages time and resources and checks final products for accuracy.
- Professionalism: Remains calm, professional and positive through difficult and challenging situations.
- Program & Process Awareness: Knowledge of appropriate rules and regulations that impact roles and responsibilities and ability to interpret these rules and regulations to one’s job and responsibilities.
- Quality & Customer Service: Makes internal and external customer service a top priority by always demonstrating superior service.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High School diploma or equivalent, preferably higher education with a degree or certification in a related field.
At least 6 years of commercial/industrial electrical trade experience .
Must have and maintain a Journeyman or Master Electrician License.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Handheld tools (hammers, shovels, sledgehammer, etc.)
90
40
Heavy equipment (backhoes, skid steers, etc.)
30
Machinery (pumps, motors, mounted saws, etc.)
40
Computer or Laptop
40
Please list the items that are used in this position and the associated % of time:
Standing
99
n/a
Walking
99
Lifting or moving
75
100 lbs.
Climbing or balancing
99
Pulling
60
100 lbs.
Pushing
60
100 lbs.
Cramped or confined spaces
40
5
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
30
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Dirt/Mud
40
Significant heat
50
50
Smoke or fumes
10
25
Water or wastewater
99
Moderate or louder noise
40
Vibration
30
Grease or oil
50
Electric shock risk
90
Dust/Shavings
25
10
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