Wastewater Industrial Master Electrician

Artesian Water Company; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Artesian Water Company is seeking a Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic / Master Electrician to lead electrical design, installation, and maintenance across wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations. This role requires deep expertise with MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, SCADA, generators, and instrumentation, plus the ability to guide technicians and ensure safety and code compliance.

You will diagnose complex electrical failures, coordinate maintenance activities, and support capital projects while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Minimum of five years in industrial or municipal electrical maintenance.
• Extensive experience with wastewater, water, or industrial electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of the NEC and related electrical codes.
• Experience with MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, generators, and SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the department’s technical expert for electrical systems.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade electrical distribution systems.
• Design, modify, and improve electrical systems in accordance with the NEC and company standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical failures involving pumps, motors, VFDs, PLCs, SCADA equipment, generators, and instrumentation.
• Provide technical guidance to Journeyman Electricians, mechanics, contractors, and operations personnel.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MCCs

VFDs

PLCs

Generators

SCADA systems

Industrial instrumentation

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic / Master Electrician serves as the department’s senior electrical authority and is responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and inspection of complex electrical and mechanical systems supporting the company’s wastewater treatment and disposal facilities, as well as pump station conveyance infrastructure. This position performs advanced electrical work pump stations, treatment facility power distribution systems, motor control centers (MCCs), generators, VFDs, PLCs, SCADA systems, and instrumentation while also performing advanced mechanical maintenance on pumps, motors, actuator valves, and associated equipment.

The Master Electrician provides technical leadership for electrical projects, ensures compliance with applicable electrical codes and safety standards, assists in planning capital improvements, and serves as the primary resource for diagnosing complex electrical system failures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the department’s technical expert for all electrical systems associated with wastewater treatment and disposal systems, as well as pump station conveyance operations.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade electrical distribution systems, pump and treatment process control panels, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and related infrastructure.
• Design, modify, and improve electrical systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Company standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical failures involving pumps, motors, VFDs, PLCs, SCADA equipment, generators, automatic transfer switches, and instrumentation.
• Perform advanced diagnostics using electrical testing equipment and system monitoring software.
• Install, configure, and maintain VFDs, motor starters, protective relays, and control systems.
• Assist with PLC programming modifications and SCADA integration in coordination with automation personnel.
• Maintain emergency power generators, and emergency electrical equipment.
• Schedule and coordinate annual load bank testing of critical emergency generators.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical and mechanical assets.
• Repair, rebuild, and install pumps, motors, valves, piping systems, bearings, seals, and rotating equipment.
• Review electrical plans and specifications for construction and capital improvement projects.
• Provide technical guidance to Journeyman Electricians, mechanics, contractors, and operations personnel.
• Inspect contractor electrical work for quality and code compliance.
• Recommend equipment replacements, upgrades, and system improvements to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Develop electrical maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance standards.
• Maintain electrical documentation, panel schedules, one-line diagrams, and equipment records.
• Coordinate electrical shutdowns and startup activities during planned maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Assist with project planning, equipment procurement, technical evaluations and updating assistance with the Engineering Department for the wastewater electrical standards manuals.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders using the Company’s CMMS.
• Respond to emergency electrical failures, power outages, lift station failures, and storm-related incidents.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, NEC requirements, NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout procedures, confined space regulations, and Company safety policies.
• Assist in training maintenance personnel on electrical safety, troubleshooting techniques, and proper maintenance practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• A valid driver’s license with clean driving record in accordance with company and insurance standards
• Minimum of five (5) years of industrial or municipal electrical maintenance experience.
• Extensive experience with wastewater, water, or industrial electrical systems.
• Thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Experience with MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, generators, SCADA systems, and industrial instrumentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience maintaining pumps, motors, and rotating equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Delaware Wastewater Operator Certification.
• Experience in utility or municipal wastewater operations.
• NFPA 70E Arc Flash certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Heavy- Exerting 50 to 100lbs of force occasionally and/or more than 50lbs. of force frequently and/or more than 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are more than those for Heavy work.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending, reaching, crouching, and crawling.
• Ability to work from ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms.
• Ability to enter confined spaces while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to distinguish wire colors and perform precision electrical work.
• Manual dexterity to operate electrical testing instruments and mechanical tools.
• Visual acuity to inspect equipment and read technical documentation.
• Ability to hear equipment alarms and verbal communications in industrial environments.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Combination of indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Frequent exposure to energized electrical equipment, wastewater environments, biological hazards, construction sites, excavation work, and moving mechanical equipment.
• Regular work in lift stations, electrical rooms, confined spaces, and around rotating equipment.
• Participation in emergency response and an on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including Arc Flash protection, fall protection, respiratory protection, and other safety equipment as required.

Artesian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.