Plant Maintenance Electrician I (Vacancy)

Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbus, Water and Power Division of Water – Control Center is seeking a full-time Plant Maintenance Electrician I to install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment up to 15kVA at remote tanks and booster stations.

Under general supervision, you will perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and generators, read wiring diagrams, climb heights up to 200 feet, and maintain records in a CMMS. Hours are Mon-Fri 7 am-3:30 pm. Valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience troubleshooting, installing, and repairing 3-phase electrical equipment in an industrial facility.
• Substitution: completion of an electrical training program may substitute for six months of experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment up to 15kVA at remote tanks and booster stations.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems and generators; use diagrams and testing equipment.
• Maintain CMMS records and coordinate downtime with operations to minimize disruption.
• Climb heights up to 200 feet safely using appropriate equipment.
• Assist instruments technicians on electrical projects.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Installing

Repairing 3-phase electrical equipment

Climbing heights

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

The City of Columbus, Columbus Water and Power, Division of Water - Control Center is accepting applications for a vacant full-time Plant Maintenance Electrician I.

Under general supervision, this position will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment (up to 15kVA) as well as associated systems and devices at remote tanks and booster stations.

This position will perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment including generators; troubleshoot and diagnose electrical systems and equipment using wiring diagrams, schematics, and testing equipment; climb heights up to 200 feet safely or utilize aerial equipment safely to access work; collect data, maintain records, and utilize a CMMS software program; and perform general housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, inventory, organizing, or snow removal; performs related duties as required.

Hours are Mon-Fri 7 am- 3:30 pm.

To qualify, as stated below, you must have two (2) years of experience troubleshooting, installing, and repairing 3-phase electrical equipment in an industrial facility. Substitution(s): Successful completion of a formal classroom or apprenticeship training program in the general principles of electricity may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Performs work on or near energized circuits with voltage levels up to and including 15kV;

Tests defective equipment to determine cause of malfunction or failure using a variety of electrical testing apparatus;

Tests, repairs, or replaces equipment such as relays, switches, controls, and instrumentation both on and off plant grounds;

Bends and installs conduit;

Installs and repairs light fixtures, appliances, power tools, fans, etc. both on and off plant grounds;

Uses precautionary work methods as prescribed in related safety procedures and policies;

Interprets wiring diagrams to trace and connect numerous wires carrying current for independent functions;

Draws and modifies electrical wiring diagrams and schematics;

Maintains equipment, work logs, and system modification records utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS);

Notifies appropriate personnel of necessary downtime associated with projects that disrupt normal operations;

Cleans up work area after completion of a job;

Climbs heights to access work sites;

Performs preventative maintenance on electrical equipment;

May assist plant personnel, including instruments technicians, on projects involving electrical equipment.

Two (2) years of experience troubleshooting, installing and repairing 3-phase electrical equipment in an industrial facility. Substitution(s):Successful completion of a formal classroom or apprenticeship training program in the general principles of electricity may substitutefor six (6) monthsof the required experience.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Recruitment #: 26-3799-V2

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Alisha Ardolino

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: [phone]

E: [e-mail]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer