City Of Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach , VA 23452
Posted 2 months ago
The Department of Public Utilities provides quality water and sanitary sewer services to Virginia Beach residents. Become a part of our dedicated workforce who provide these essential services. We are currently hiring for a Maintenance Engineer II, Senior Electrician with our Electrical Support Team.
Special Requirements for Public Utilities, Operations & Maintenance: Must be available to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, standby and overtime when required to meet operational needs as we are a 24/7/365 department. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee's supervisor based on position assigned.
Duties of Maintenance Engineer II, Senior Electrician include but are not limited to:
Direct and complete work orders for proper electrical maintenance and calibration of instrumentation in sanitary sewer and water pumping stations
Perform troubleshooting, repairs, alterations and installations to the electrical and electronic systems in sanitary sewer and water pumping stations throughout the City of Virginia Beach in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations
Assist in the review of electrical plans/blueprints and specifications for new and alteration of city buildings; prepare and submit electrical specifications for electrical work
Direct and complete work orders for new construction and station rehabs in the electrical bureau
Diagnose electrical problems and ensure the proper method, tools, equipment, and materials are available to complete the repairs
Complete work orders and repair parts in a timely manner
Make program changes to PLC programs
Troubleshoot radio and cellular communication issues
Will complete purchasing requests
Will act as an Inspector's consultant for pump station projects
Ensure crew follows all NEC and OSHA standards to ensure a safe working environment and quality workmanship
Complete required paperwork and records to prepare detail reports
Provide input on crew member employee performance feedback reports
Provide field training to crew members
Communicates clearly with the Maintenance Engineer Building Systems/Assistant Superintendent about any issues that arise
May temporarily perform supervisory functions in absence of the supervisor
Possess/Maintain a Virginia Master Electrician license
Works in all types of weather conditions and must work nights, weekends, holidays, standby and emergencies as needed
Other tasks/duties as assigned by bureau superintendents
In addition to the listed minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience in areas listed in the PREFERENCES section of this ad.
The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans. Other key benefits include:
Maternity/paternity and parental leave (after 1 year of service)
Leave donation program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development
This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, it will be closed.
City Of Virginia Beach, VA