Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Electrician

King County is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Electrician to join our Wastewater Treatment Division. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for performing a variety of highly skilled journey-level work, including constructing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and wiring a wide range of equipment and conducting preventive maintenance programs at a wastewater collection and treatment facility.

About the Role:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on low-voltage, medium-voltage, and high-voltage switchgear, transformer, and distribution systems and power generation systems.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on motor control centers, including associated control devices such as relays, timers, switches, and interlocks.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair variable frequency and direct current drives, including adjustment of speed profiles, troubleshooting, and repairs to component levels and replacement when needed.
• Install, troubleshoot, reprogram, and modify programmable logic controllers. Design and modify control circuits and related control devices and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Knowledge equivalent to three years of related journey-level experience in an industrial or manufacturing plant.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent training that clearly demonstrates journey-level status.
• Knowledge of federal electrical codes, electrical theory, and Instrument Society of America standards.
• Knowledge of principles of electrical distribution and generation and equipment, including but not limited to transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, disconnect switches, voltage regulators, automatic transfer switches, synchronizing, and power monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of different functions of electrical equipment, including but not limited to battery, control, automation, lighting, motor, heating, and cooling.
• Knowledge of and skill in electrical troubleshooting and diagnosis.
• Knowledge of electrical test equipment used for electrical troubleshooting, diagnosis, and preventative maintenance, including but not limited to ammeter (AC/DC), megohm meter, multimeter, oscilloscope, tachometer, power quality analyzers, thermal imaging cameras, and meters.
• Knowledge of PLCs (programmable logic controllers), including but not limited to hardware programming software and communication protocols and variable frequency drives.
• Knowledge of and experience with AC/DC motors and controls and variable frequency (speed) drives.
• Knowledge of and experience in applying safety practices for electrical (low, medium, and high) voltages, mechanical, and environmental hazards, such as hazardous chemicals, gases, and confined spaces.
• Knowledge of and experience working with industrial systems and processes.
• Skill in working in a team environment and working independently on projects.
• Skill in the safe operation and use of basic hand and power tools, trade tools such as conduit benders and pipe threaders, and electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Skill in bending and installing conduit per the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Skill in installing, pulling, soldering, splicing, and terminating wire.
• Skill in working with variable frequency (speed) drives, installation, programming, maintenance, and repair.
• Skill in creating or modifying new or existing technical publications and electrical drawings.
• Skill in applying industry codes and guidelines in the design, installation, and maintenance of plant electrical equipment.
• Skill in performing basic mathematics functions, including algebra and trigonometry.

Competencies:

• Action Oriented: Identifies and seizes new opportunities; Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times; Steps up to handle tough issues.
• Manages Ambiguity: Deals comfortably with the uncertainty of change; Is calm and productive, even when things are up in the air; Deals constructively with the problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
• Collaborates: Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives; Partners with others to get work done; Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments; Gains trust and support of others.
• Communicates Effectively: Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels; Attentively listens to others; Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization.
• Manages Complexity: Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations; Uncovers root causes to difficult problems; Evaluates pros and cons, risks, and benefits of different solution options.
• Decision Quality: Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information; Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles.

Required Licenses:

• Washington State Driver's License.
• Additional licenses, certifications, and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: West Point Treatment Plant Discovery Park Blvd. Seattle, WA 98199 and West Offsite Facilities.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. The position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and required to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions. Mandatory participation in afterhours on-call rotation.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division).
• Physical Requirement: Incumbents perform field work at a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, use ladders, and there is exposure to hazardous chemicals and noxious odors.

Application and Selection Process:

First consideration will be given to qualified S.E.I.U. 925 WTD applicants. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a technical assessment and one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit a complete application, resume, and optional cover letter. Note: Additional documents will not be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment: (Subject to change)

Onsite technical exam - Week beginning 11/4

Onsite panel interviews - 11/13

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Angelia Remolana, HR Analyst at

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To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members.
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents.
• Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan.
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass.
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays.
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave.
• Paid parental, family, and medical, and volunteer leaves.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Wellness programs.
• Onsite activity centers.
• Employee Giving Program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position.
• Training and career development programs.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.

No.

If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:

1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice

2. The department you worked in

3. The effective date of your layoff

Are you a current member of the SEIU 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division) labor union?

Yes

No

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