Pumping Station Electrician

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County in Towson, MD is seeking an experienced electrician for the Department of Public Works and Transportation. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical/electronic systems in water and wastewater plants and related facilities, with responsibilities to lead lesser-skilled workers.

The ideal candidate has a Master Electrician license and at least three years of relevant experience, including high-voltage work and reading blueprints.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Baltimore County Master General or Master Limited Electrician License or possession of a valid Statewide Master Electrician License.
• Three years' experience in work described by the duties above. (Additional electronics training may substitute for up to one year)

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains electrical and electronic equipment components, and controls in water and wastewater plants, pumping stations, and related facilities.
• Performs tests on electrical and electronic equipment such as transfer gear, pc boards, microprocessors, and E-proms by using multimeters, transistor checkers, line testers, carrier frequency meters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment to diagnose problems and make corrections as required.
• Supervises and trains lesser skilled workers in high voltage (4,160 volt) electrical work, electronic testing, and repair.
• Maintains and repairs telemetering equipment and systems, emergency power supplies, tower equipment for mobile radios, and works with outside sources and other agencies to maintain and repair the same.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Reviews operating reports.
• Makes recommendations regarding equipment and parts replacement and repair.
• Keeps records as required.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Supervisory skills

Blueprint reading

Education

Master Electrician License (County Master General/Master Limited or Statewide Master)

Tools

Test equipment

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Line testers

Job description

Pay Schedule II, Grade H24, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week.

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Highways and Equipment Maintenance.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of professional Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Job Purpose

Under general supervision, performs difficult and complex electrical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic components in water and/or wastewater plants, pumping stations, and related facilities; leads and instructs lesser skilled workers on the job; and does related work as required.

Essential Job Duties

• Installs and maintains electrical and electronic equipment components, and controls in water and wastewater plants, pumping stations, and related facilities.
• Performs tests on electrical and electronic equipment such as transfer gear, p c boards, microprocessors, and E-proms by using multimeters, transistor checkers, line testers, carrier frequency meters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment to diagnose problems and make corrections as required.
• Supervises and trains lesser skilled workers in high voltage (4,160 volt) electrical work, electronic testing, and repair.
• Maintains and repairs telemetering equipment and systems, emergency power supplies, tower equipment for mobile radios, and works with outside sources and other agencies to maintain and repair the same.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Reviews operating reports.
• Makes recommendations regarding equipment and parts replacement and repair.
• Keeps records as required.

Examples Of Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Possession of a Baltimore County Master General or Master Limited Electrician License or possession of a valid Statewide Master Electrician License

Plus

Three years' experience in work described by the duties above. (Additional electronics training, such as a certificate from a recognized electronics school or military electronics training, may be substituted for up to one year of the