Maintenance Electrician

As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. American Water is the best choice for your next role Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. * About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities. American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions. com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Job Details Salary Range: $26.00 - $42.13 per hour The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally _ Primary Role _ Provide general direction and oversight of electrical plans during planning and development of new or renovated plant and lift station projects. The person must demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and ability to complete jobs with and without help from others. Key Accountabilities · Responsible for all project electrical work, including but not limited to, installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment, lighting, outlets, switches, wiring motors, motor controls, instrumentation installation and troubleshooting, SCADA system hardware maintenance, start-up testing, control panel maintenance, and power tools. · Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers. Coordinates and communicates with project personnel as well as other outside entities to ensure operational reliability and environmental compliance. · Follows Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies. Participation in the following safety programs plus other safety programs identified by AW: * -Respiratory Program - Lock-out Tag-out Program * -Bloodborne Pathogen Program * - Chlorine Safety Program * - Confine Space Program * - Fall Protection & Climbing Safety Program * - Hazard Communication Program * - Hearing Conservation Program * - Hot Works Program * - Pipe Plug Safety Program * - PPE Safety Program * - SPPC Program _ Knowledge/Skills _ · Ability to properly utilize precision tools and instruments (electrical test equipment, thermo graphic analysis and vibration equipment). · Demonstrates knowledge, ability and understanding of electrical tasks normally associated with water distribution and wastewater collection systems, as well as electro-mechanical related equipment. · Must have a thorough knowledge, understanding and ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics and ladder logic drawings. · Knowledge of and access to electrical commercial and industrial codes as defined by NEC, OSHA, NFPA. · Understands and can operate basic computer software, including RSLogix and RS Link’s ladder logic electrical control diagnostic software. Has an understanding of computer hardware, SCADA and wiring instruments. Experience/Education · High School diploma, GED, or experience in related field. · 3-5 years as an electrician working with 480-volt electrical systems. · Certification as a licensed electrician desired, but not required as equivalent experience and training can be substituted. Work Environment · Subject to outdoor/indoor elements and to temperature changes, hot/cold, walking, kneeling standing, lifting, and bending. Cuts grass with riding mower, push mower and weed eaters. · EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran Competencies Champions safety Collaborates Cultivates innovation Customer obsessed Drives Results Nimble learning * Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing ™ * American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.