Instrument & Electrical Technician - Lift Stations

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer;

no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

This position is a Non-Exempt position at pay grade 112.

Attendance

Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm; must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview

The Instrument & Electrical Technician is responsible for maintaining existing electrical and control systems by troubleshooting and repairing equipment, performing visual inspections, gathering information related to equipment failure, and removing and installing electrical devices and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical circuits and distribution systems inclusive of, but not necessarily limited to motors, motor controllers, motor control centers, transformers, control panels, circuit breakers, disconnects services, raceways, wiring, instrumentation equipment and devices utilizing all materials and methods recognized by the National Electrical Code NFPA 70.
• Troubleshoot, identify root cause, and remedy malfunctions of electrical services, distribution systems, control systems, pumping stations, complex water and wastewater treatment process units, programmable logic controllers, SCADA networks, remote terminal units (SCADA), and instrumentation equipment
• Assist other craft disciplines by performing electrical testing and measurement to diagnose malfunctions in mechanical equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and process units
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical services, distribution systems, control systems, pumping stations, complex water, and wastewater treatment process units, programmable logic controllers, SCADA networks, remote terminal units (SCADA), and instrumentation equipment
• Communicate with supervisors, inspection personnel, engineers, and contractors to provide inspection, maintenance, and construction support for all electrical, instrumentation, and SCADA systems
• Inspect work performed by contractors for conformity to drawings and specifications and applicable National Electric Code articles
• Prepare comprehensive reports to Management
• Document work performed utilizing Maximo computerized maintenance management software
• Generate new work orders as required; upon request from a member of operations, maintenance, SCADA, water quality, or management team, extract instrument data from the instrument's internal data storage and present to the requestor in standard format (ACII text file or Microsoft Excel)
• Procure materials and equipment to perform work, utilizing City purchasing protocol, within the constraints of City policy
• Maintain adequate parts inventory for Electric Shop and Van stock
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience, from starting apprentice to one (1) year as a licensed journeyman electrician
• State of Texas Journeyman or Master Electrician License
• Must obtain a TCEQ Water or Wastewater License within one (1) year of hire
• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Other Information

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes

Texas Municipal Retirement System - TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation.

The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.

• Medical / dental / vision / life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vacation - 88+ hours per year
• Personal leave - 40 hours per year
• Sick leave - 96 hours per year
• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan
• Ten (10) Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center
• Learning & Development Academy
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.
• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and / or license / certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.
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