- Salary
- $31 – $48/hr
- Location
- Varies by position, OH, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Certification
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The department of Columbus Water and Power is seeking qualified candidates for the one vacant full-time regular position of Plant Maintenance Electrician I in the Division of Water Reclamation at the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation plant. This position is responsible for performing industrial-level skilled electrician duties in connection with the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment and wiring systems at the water reclamation plant.
Under direction, this position shall perform diagnostic testing and preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and systems to assure proper operation and reliability of plant equipment; install and/or repair circuit breakers, switches, fuses, electrical conduit, transformers, voltage regulators, distribution centers, motors and other related electrical equipment and systems throughout the plant; inspect and test high voltage electrical switchgear and distribution systems to improve reliability and availability; and perform related electrical tasks and procedures as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the electrical field in an industrial facility. As well as experience with voltages from 480 to 2400.
Reporting Location: 2104 Jackson Pike, Columbus OH 43223
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, overtime eligible
Pre-employment drug screening and BCI& I background check are required if selected.
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Performs work on or near energized circuits with voltage levels up to and including 15kV;
Tests defective equipment to determine cause of malfunction or failure using a variety of electrical testing apparatus;
Tests, repairs, or replaces equipment such as relays, switches, controls, and instrumentation both on and off plant grounds;
Bends and installs conduit;
Installs and repairs light fixtures, appliances, power tools, fans, etc. both on and off plant grounds;
Uses precautionary work methods as prescribed in related safety procedures and policies;
Interprets wiring diagrams to trace and connect numerous wires carrying current for independent functions;
Draws and modifies electrical wiring diagrams and schematics;
Maintains equipment, work logs, and system modification records utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS);
Notifies appropriate personnel of necessary downtime associated with projects that disrupt normal operations;
Cleans up work area after completion of a job;
Climbs heights to access work sites;
Performs preventative maintenance on electrical equipment;
May assist plant personnel, including instruments technicians, on projects involving electrical equipment.
Two (2) years of experience troubleshooting, installing and repairing 3-phase electrical equipment in an industrial facility. Substitution(s): Successful completion of a formal classroom or apprenticeship training program in the general principles of electricity may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Recruitment #: 26-3799-V3
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Madelyn Pine
Columbus Water & Power
Division of Water Reclamation
37 W. Broad St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645-6621
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer