Plant Electrician

City of Boca Raton, FL • Full-time • Boca Raton, Florida, United States • $31 - $40 / hour • 21h ago

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As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to their employees:

Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

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General Statement of Job

The Plant Electrician performs skilled and complex maintenance and repair work on a variety of electrical, control, and power distribution equipment at water and wastewater treatment plants and related systems, as well as other duties as required, under regular supervision.

Essential Functions

Installs, repairs, maintains, and modifies electrical and electronic equipment
Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains low and medium voltage (up to 5000 volts) equipment: electric motors, motor starters, electrical control panels, variable frequency drives, soft starters and switch gear
Operates, maintains and troubleshoots emergency power generators and transformers
Troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies wiring as required on electrical motors, motor controls and associated electrical equipment at the water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, wells pump stations, booster pumps stations and lift stations
Installs, repairs and troubleshoots lighting circuits and electrical panels
Installs and replaces electrical conduits, fittings, cables and wiring devices
Performs preventive and predictive maintenance testing of electrical equipment and systems

Related tasks:

Troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies electrical and electronic systems
Makes repairs and changes to switch gear and transfer switches on emergency power generators
Tests emergency power generators
Maintains equipment records, use computer maintenance management software to document work activities
Performs related tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Standard practices, tools, terminology, and functions of the electrical trade and the hazards involved
Electrical theory, and a thorough knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), as well as State and Local electrical codes and ordinances
The safety hazards of the work including arc flash and of the necessary safety precautions
Safety hazards including but not limited to Arc Flash Hazard labels
Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as use of insulated tools and other safety related precautions
OSHA recommendations and requirements regarding best practices while working on or near energized equipment
General office practices and procedures

Skilled in:

The use of electrical maintenance, repair, and test equipment
Troubleshooting and mechanical diagnostics
Techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts
Techniques necessary to determine safe clearance distances and the corresponding voltages to which the incumbent will be exposed
Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and general computer proficiency
Reading comprehension – both of routine communications as well as technical manuals, diagrams, or other work-related documents
The use of electrical maintenance and repair and test equipment

Ability to:

Participate in emergency twenty-four (24) hour call out status rotation
Perform essential functions and related tasks while using best judgement and application of necessary safety precautions. Must be able to wear safety glasses and safety harness, safety shoes/boots, Arc Flash PPE, flame retardant uniforms and hearing protectors
Troubleshoot energized electrical equipment
Understand electrical wiring diagrams and schematics
Understand and make repairs to complicated electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment
Perform manual work extended periods of time

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Satisfactory completion of a four-year electrical apprenticeship program with seven (7) years of experience as an industrial, construction or maintenance electrician OR
Possess a Journeyman Electrician certification with seven (7) years of experience as an industrial, construction or maintenance electrician OR
Have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as an industrial plant maintenance electrician or plant electrical technician

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Abstained from the use of all tobacco products and electronic cigarettes (also called e-cigarettes), for at least one year prior to their date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products, and electronic cigarettes, at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
Possession of a valid State of Florida Class ‘E’ driver’s license

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

Criminal Background Check
Employment Verification
Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
Educational Verification
Certification/License Verification
Physical Examination
Drug and Alcohol Screening

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran-Friendly Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

The City is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Veterans’ Preference: The City proudly supports veterans and provides employment preference to eligible veterans and other individuals as required by Florida law. Applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference are encouraged to indicate their eligibility and provide the required documentation during the application process.

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