Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrician

City of Oxnard, CA - Oxnard, CA

Full-time

Oxnard, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The City of Oxnard's Wastewater Division is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrician to join the team. The position works closely with the Wastewater Operations and Collections groups. Under the direction of the Wastewater Electrical Supervisor and Senior Wastewater Plant Electrician, the qualified candidate must possess knowledge of industrial/commercial electrical circuitry and control systems, be able to read and follow schematics, comprehend wiring diagrams and prints and be knowledgeable of all related federal, state and local electrical codes. Specifically, candidate must be knowledgeable in NEC code requirements and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Wastewater lift station maintenance
• Preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical systems
• Perform scheduled and routine inspections, testing, cleaning, repairs, overhauls, modification, installation and replacement of defective electrical systems
• Understand and apply electrical plans, specifications and technical electrical diagrams
• Install and repair electrical equipment and fixtures
• Use testing devices to identify and report electrical problems
• Install and troubleshoot motors and motor control systems
• Install conduit and pull wire
• Install VFD's, transfer switches and switch gears
• Work with voltage from 120 v to 480 v AC; voltages above 480 v maintained by others
• Identify electrical hazards and make proper repairs
• Prepare and modify digital documentation
• Assist in maintaining electrical equipment inventory
• Assist mechanics in the repairs of air blowers, compressors, pumps and other wastewater equipment
• Coordinate maintenance activities with the operations group
• Use asset management software
• Participate in planning, design and construction of Capital Improvement Projects

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Four (4) years of electrical experience at a journeyman level
• Valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
• Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers, and vendors

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time positions in this classification are represented by International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
• Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis
• This position requires a 12 month probationary period