Electrical Equipment Operator

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Full time

Job Summary

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is seeking a skilled Electrical Operator to join our team. As an Electrical Operator, you will be responsible for attending, operating, and cleaning electrical control equipment at our sewage treatment plants, pumping stations, and locks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Control and assist in the electrical operation of high and low voltage circuit breakers, disconnects, switches, motors, transformers, battery charger sets, generators, relays, exciters, pumps, and similar equipment.
  • Perform power switching operations, lock out/tag out, execute clearances, and place hold cards on high voltage lines and equipment; restore line and equipment to service.
  • Inspect the operation of high and low voltage electrical equipment and check the flow of cooling water and lubricating oil.
  • Read and record meters, gauges, and charts at regular intervals and update log books.
  • Operate telephone, portable, and base radio for general communication with other District personnel.
  • Operate waterway gates remotely and/or manually.
  • Perform grounding of high voltage equipment.
  • Work with electrical utilities and electrical contractors to perform shut-offs, isolations, restores, and other similar functions as needed.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent.
  • Two years of experience in electrical operations, electrical power distribution, or commercial/industrial electrical maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. College or post-high school technical training in electrical or electronic technology, electrical maintenance, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.



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