Journeyman Electrician (Water Production)

POSITION REPORTS TO: Water Production Supervisor

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:  None.

BLS COMPARABLE:  47-2111, Electrician

LEADERSHIP:  Provides co-worker leadership to others through motivation, team building, and providing feedback.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.

• Subject to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.

• Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.

• As a position directly affecting the safety of others, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of City of Enid's substance abuse policy, including random drug and alcohol testing.

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

• Active State of Oklahoma Unlimited Electrical Journeyman's license.

POSITION PURPOSE: Ensure the City of Enid facilities' electrical systems are well maintained and operating efficiently through the effective utilization of a preventive maintenance program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Design, assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures for:

• City of Enid electrical infrastructure in the water production system not limited to the water plant, lake intake, intermediate booster pump station, pump station.

• City of Enid water wells.

• City of Enid water and waste water equipment necessary to ensure EPA compliance.

• Works with Water Production supervisor, operations staff, and system integrators to ensure plant processes and equipment are functioning correctly.

• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.

• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes. Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.

• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

• Prepare and update documents for communication with utility providers to facilitate repairs.

• Advise management on potential hazards of continued operation of equipment.

• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.

• Assist Civil Defense, power utility, and generator suppliers during natural disasters with critical electrical services and direct repairs.

• Assist with training of City personnel in areas of electrical safety and troubleshooting skills.

• Provide assistance to other departments as needed.

• Perform other duties as required.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• The Technical Services Department runs smoothly and efficiently.

• A preventive maintenance program is followed resulting in lower repair costs.

• City facilities have dependable, efficient electrical systems.

• Equipment is well maintained, and replacement schedule is in place and periodically updated.

• Effective working relations exist with City personnel.

• New employees are trained and assisted. Management is appropriately informed.

• Employee understands and adheres to applicable safety policies.

• The City's professional reputation is maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

One-year certificate from college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:

Active State of Oklahoma Unlimited Journeyman's license.

Complete continuing education annually to maintain licensure.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

Electrical: Electrical voltages, 3-phase power systems, electrical safety, and motor controls.

Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently.

• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Accurate and attentive to detail.

• Familiarity with heights and high voltage.

• Ability to use volt/ohm meter, amp meter, three phase motor and rotation meter, GFCI tester, phone set, phone tracer, current tracer, hot stick, climbing gear, and ropes and pulleys.

• Good communications and public relations abilities.

• Basic typing and computer application skills.

• Ability to assist and support others.

• Able to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

FINGER DEXTERITY:

Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items; works with the fingers and perceives attributes of objects and materials.

VISUAL ABILITIES:

Normal vision, with or without corrective lenses.

Color vision and peripheral vision required.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

PDC Level:  Medium Employee lifts/carries 50 lbs. occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day). Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature. Exertion of push/pull force of 120 lbs. Frequent climbing; overhead reaching and lifting, carrying, squatting, kneeling and crawling.

LANGUAGE/COMPREHENSION:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.  Ability to write information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

MATHEMATICS ABILITY:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS:

Regular

• 8 hour shift, typically 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday

• Friday.

24-hour call, nights and weekends, as required.

Overtime as required.

Other-Variable lunch period and breaks in coordination with other personnel.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (for instance sun, rain, snow, wind, etc.)

NOISE LEVEL:

Loud.  Hearing protection required.

OTHER WORK CONDITIONS:

Improperly illuminated or awkward and confining workspace.

Occasional work above ground level where the possibility of falling exists.

Occasional work near moving mechanical parts.

Occasional exposure to airborne particles, fumes, toxic, or caustic chemicals.

Risk of electrical shock.  

Personal protective equipment required.

ADVANCEMENT CRITERIA

INTERMEDIATE    

5-7 years related work experience.  

Working knowledge of more than 1 operating system.  

Electronic Systems Knowledge.    Expert Safety Application.

Ability to fill in for Electrical Contractor for short periods (if licensed).  

Class D Water and/or Wastewater License.  

Familiarity with freshwater ground systems, wastewater systems, and sewer lift stations.

Unlimited Electrical Contractor's License.  

Valid CPR certification.  

ADVANCED

8+ years experience.

Working knowledge of 3 operating systems.

Ability to fill in for Electrical Contractor for extended periods (if licensed).

Class C Water and/or Wastewater License.

Expert knowledge of freshwater ground systems, wastewater systems, and sewer lift stations.

Associate degree or equivalent in related field.

SCADA system trouble shooting ability.

Class A CDL.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected.

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

I have reviewed this job description and I can perform the essential functions of this position, with or without, reasonable accommodations.  I have also received or have been offered a copy of this job description.

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