Electrician

Job Description

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose:

Performs a variety of maintenance functions at water production and related facilities Engages in electrical installation projects and maintenance of existing electrical, electronic, instrumentation and controls, and service equipment. Performs complex circuit diagnosis and troubleshooting. Works with other departments of the Company as assigned.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Interprets plans and specifications for projects.

Performs installation of 480 volt and lower voltage circuits for power and lighting.

Works independently or with contractors to maintain high voltage circuits.

Installs electrical and electronic equipment according to the plans and specifications.

Prepares and updates drawings.

Lays out work to be performed after diagnosing and troubleshooting problems.

Determines and performs necessary repairs to electric power and lighting circuits and electrical and electronic equipment.

Performs tests for temperature vibration, noise, current, voltage, insulation level, and calibration as required.

Adjusts, lubricates, and repairs small motors, motor controllers, telemetry equipment, PLC equipment, metering equipment, water treatment equipment, transmission and distribution equipment including pumps, standby engines, heating and ventilation equipment, bleeder valves, motor wells, battery sets and chargers, and generators.

Handles materials and equipment such as electric, electronic, and environmental test equipment, portable hand and electric tools, and pumping units, etc.

Ensures the documentation of equipment maintenance history through the use of the MMS System.

Works independent of or with operation’s division personnel, contractors or engineering as required.

Submits requisitions for tools and materials; ensures inventory used is documented in the MMS System.

Documents vehicle and equipment use.

Develops or modifies Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP's).

Assists in training personnel as assigned.

Troubleshoots and repairs Scada system problems at assigned facilities.

Performs routine checks on Scada system alarms to ensure function.

Work Environment:

Occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Works near moving mechanical parts.

Work in high and precarious places.

Exposed to extreme outdoor weather conditions such as ice and snow.

Risk of electrical shock and vibration.

Excessive plant noise.

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