Industrial Electrician II

$2,500 Signing Bonus*

This job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who have already applied remain under consideration and are not required to submit another application. However, applicants who wish to update or revise their original application are encouraged to reapply with the revised information.

DPWES is a nationally recognized Utility of the Future responsible for maintaining more than 3,000 miles of sanitary sewers, 60+ pump-stations, and a NACWA Platinum Award winning 67 million gallon per day treatment plant. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then the Wastewater Collections Division is the place for you.

Wastewater Collections Division (WCD) is seeking an ambitious Industrial Electrician II to join a diverse group of electricians who support the Wastewater Pumping Stations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance of three - phase industrial electrical equipment up to 4160 volts, including MCC, panel boards, standby generators, motors, pump controllers, HVAC equipment, switch gear, rack able breakers, VFD’S and soft starters and other electrical equipment in the Wastewater Pumping Stations.
• Performs a wide range of complex preventive/corrective maintenance and general housekeeping to maintain continuous operation of industrial electrical equipment.
• Lists and order necessary parts to restock, repair or replace all industrial electrical equipment throughout the pumping stations.
• Utilizes computers and software to maintain work orders, requisition parts, for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Performs work in permit confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective gear, slippery and wet conditions.
• Attends required electrical training to ensure work is performed.
• Comply with the regulatory requirements and national electrical code.
• Subject to 24-hour call back and must, therefore, be able to work emergency overtime.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working independently and in a team environment with shared responsibilities
• Excellent problem-solving skills and innovative thinking

• Benefits
• Retirement

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list.)

• Journey level knowledge of the standards, practices and equipment of the electrical trade; 
• Journey level knowledge of applicable county, state and national electrical, NFPA and safety codes; 
• Working knowledge of computers, Variable Frequency Drives, Programmable Logic Controllers, Computerized Maintenance Management and/or Enterprise Management Systems and Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition systems and diagnostic measures; 
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and procedures as well as common hazards associated with working with electricity;
• Working knowledge of supply and policy and procedures;
• Ability to distinguish different color wiring; 
• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, schematics, blue prints and manuals;
• Ability to use a computer;
• Ability to lead other employees;
• Ability to work in confined spaces;
• Ability to comprehend confined space training;
• Ability to comprehend and comply to safety practices;
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with customers, employees and supervisors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the following: graduation from high school, or a GED issued by a state department of education or equivalent; successful completion of an approved electrician's apprentice program and four years of experience as an industrial electrician.
 
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• A valid driver's license.  
• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Journeyman Electrician's license.

• One (1) year experience working in an industrial setting and working on industrial electrical equipment.
• Four (4) years of work experience observing electrical safe work practices.
• One (1) year experience reading one line and schematic drawings.
• One (1) year experience conducting preventive maintenance practices.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.