Industrial Electrician

This position is located in the Water Quality Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City. The Industrial Electrician will work under the general direction of an immediate supervisor and will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, installing, and repairing electrical equipment, instruments, parts, components, and controls in standard and high voltage system environments or facilities.

• Inspecting, testing, installing, or replacing electrical wiring, lighting, rigid conduit, etc.
• Cleaning, repairing, and replacing dirty or worn parts.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical systems and electrical malfunctions.
• Planning for the most feasible installations, compiling and computing cost estimates, and preparing sketches indicating proposed improvements or changes.
• Supervising and directing the work of less skilled workers.

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma State and Oklahoma City Journeyman Wireman's License or higher license.
• Possession of a valid driver's license (Operator).

• Knowledge of and skill in applying National Electrical Codes and City Ordinances.
• Skill determining the most feasible installation, techniques, and procedures.
• Skill performing precision work without damaging structural soundness.
• Skill installing heavy wall rigid conduit.
• Skill and ability to identify and anticipate problems.
• Skill using and interpreting standard testing devices.
• Skill using specialized software to program or alter electronic devices, controllers, and meters.
• Skill troubleshooting, repairing, adjusting, and/or installing up to 3000hp electric motors.
• Skill troubleshooting, repairing, adjusting, and/or installing power and high voltage electrical systems (480V up to 12,500V), switchgear, transformers, motor starters, motor controls, etc., per industry standards.
• Skill troubleshooting, repairing, adjusting, modifying, and/or installing controls and instruments per industry standards.
• Skill drawing and interpreting electrical and control schematics.
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to utilize an electronic work order system (Utilities Department only).
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to think logically and analytically in anticipating and resolving problems.
• Ability to recall information.
• Ability and willingness to meet and maintain physical health standards and guidelines for the work performed.
• Ability and willingness to exercise established safety and environmental health precautions for the work performed.
• Ability and willingness to assume responsibility for work performed.

• Inside and outside; exposed to heat, cold, humidity, rain, etc.
• Subject to working on or around slippery surfaces.
• Subject to working near moving machinery and equipment, such as, power tools, vehicles in motion, construction equipment, aircraft, etc.
• Subject to working in confined space and cramped positions with limited means of entry or exit.
• Exposed to steady and loud noises from machinery and equipment.
• Exposed to large amounts of dust when performing work at construction sites.
• Possibility of injury from electrical shock, fire, or burn when working on, around, and with electricity and electrical connections and equipment.
• Possibility of burns when working near or around heated metals and equipment.
• Subject to climbing portable ladders to heights up to 45 ft. with no surrounding walls or rails and climbing fixed ladders up to 265 ft. above ground level.
• Subject to climbing down portable ladders to depths of 45 ft. and climbing down fixed ladders to depths of 72 feet.
• Frequently exposed to chemical vapors or fumes, dust, and natural respiratory hazards.
• Occasionally exposed to insects, plants, and other natural agents that cause allergic reactions.
• Occasionally exposed to potentially hazardous wildlife, such as, muskrats, beavers, boars, raccoons, birds, snakes, etc.
• Occasionally exposed to toxins and irritants, such as, corrosive chemicals, acids, and cleaners, fuel, and other otherwise harmful substances.
• Subject to working irregular work hours, overtime, and on weekends and holidays.
• Possibility of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, raw sewage, and other infectious agents.
• Subject to frequent travel on a daily basis to and from job sites.
• May work irregular hours, including weekends, holidays, and be on 24-hour call.

• Flexibility, mobility, and balance enough to bend, twist, and reach out when performing activities such as climbing or working from a ladder to test, replace, or repair electrical connections.
• Arm-hand steadiness, manual dexterity, and finger dexterity enough to safely use manual and power tools to perform tasks such as removing panels, covers, etc. to make equipment repairs.
• Near vision enough to read information media such as blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, code books, equipment labels, etc.
• Visual color discrimination enough to perform duties such as checking the installation of color-coded wires.
• Speech and hearing enough to communicate clearly and distinctly in person and by two-way radio, understand conversation in a noisy environment, and locate malfunctions in machinery.
• Strength enough to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 100 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Stamina enough to exert oneself physically throughout the workday.
• Mobility enough to continuously move oneself from place to place.
• Gross body coordination and balance enough to perform work while standing on ladders, scaffolding, catwalks, tanks, etc.
• Maximum body mass, including equipment weighing up to 30 pounds, not to exceed 310 pounds.

An eligibility list will be established from this posting consisting of applicants who receive a score of 70 percent or better. Multiple selection procedures may be utilized; a minimum of 70 percent or better will be required on each; and the results of multiple selection procedures will be equally weighted. The eligibility list will be in effect for 180 days from the date of the final selection procedure and will be used to fill future vacancies.

Applicants may upload only two attachments. Applicants may choose to combine documents into one file for upload.

City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants.

If the position accepted is safety sensitive and/or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test.

If the position accepted is cyber security sensitive, internal and external applicants will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check. Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete Level 4 Security Awareness Training and pass an online certification test.

If the position accepted includes a lift/push/pull/carry Physical Requirement of 25 pounds and greater, internal and external applicants will be directed for a physical examination.