NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Electrical Controls Specialist I/II
Mesa, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$66K/yr - $93K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Mesa's Water Resources Department is seeking Electrical Controls Specialists I and II to assist with the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation equipment for the city's water, wastewater, and gas systems. The role involves working closely under supervision, performing skilled tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
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Responsibilities
Perform or assist Electrical Controls Specialist II with Electrical/Instrumentation installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work related to electrical equipment up to 15kv and instrumentation equipment used to operate and monitor the City's water, wastewater, and gas systems
Installing, programming, calibrating, and commissioning various electrical/instrumentation devices, including variable frequency drives, level transmitters, flow meters, radios, and power monitoring equipment
Assisting in the startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of the process control system, including correcting problems with communications and field process variables
Coordinating and acquiring materials and equipment to repair or install at facilities
Performing calibration and verification for the Arizona Corporation Commission on gas regulator stations
Certifying calibration for Inter-Agency flow meters
Willing to work overtime as required
Use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E
Performing skilled Electrical/Instrumentation installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work related to electrical equipment up to 15kv and instrumentation equipment used to operate and monitor the City's water, wastewater, and gas systems
Interpreting electrical and electronic system designs, plans, specifications, wiring schematics, and basic one-line diagrams
Acting as technical lead on new projects including new gas, water, wastewater facilities, pump stations, plants, etc
Reviewing drawings, plans, specifications, and submittals from the City's Engineering Department or a consultant for utility projects
Enforcing compliance with City standards and technical specifications for utility projects
Providing technical and inspection assistance to the City of Mesa Construction Inspectors
Assisting Design Engineers or Engineering companies with design criteria for process controls and electrical distribution projects
Creating, modifying, and updating AutoCAD and/or PDF drawings for new and existing projects
Providing guidance and direction to Electrical Controls Specialist I's as needed and reviews their completed work for conformance and compliance with installation, maintenance, and repair specifications and standards
Subject to call-out and must be willing to work overtime as required
Subject to after-hours stand-by duty for emergency repairs and must be able to use independent judgement in decisions related to their duties
Use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in accordance with OSHA and NFPA 70E
Qualification
Required
Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to a four-year electrical apprenticeship OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics, or related field
Three years of experience as a journey-level Electrician
Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date
Must successfully complete operator qualification training administered by the Energy Resources Department within 18 months of hire/promotion into the class and must retain qualification throughout employment in order to work on the City of Mesa's natural gas system
This class is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 199
Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to a four-year electrical apprenticeship OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics, or related field
Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience as a journey-level Electrician
Good (1 - 3 years) experience in the instrumentation field involving the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of electronics solid-state controls, instrumentation, data communications, and related equipment
Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date
Must successfully complete operator qualification training administered by the Energy Resources Department within 18 months of hire/promotion into the class and must retain qualification throughout employment in order to work on the City of Mesa's natural gas system
This class is subject to DOT PHMSA drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 CFR Part 199
Preferred
Experience with industrial controls, switchgears, and starters up to 480vac within an industrial background
Experiences with voltages up to 15kv is desirable
Controls experience with an Instrumentation background is desirable
Experience with voltages up to 15kv within an industrial background
Benefits
$3,500 incentive at the conclusion of Initial City Probation
Company
NEOGOV
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