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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Industrial Electrician- Environmental Services Department

San Jose Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$126K/yr - $154K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the City of San Jose, which employs over 7,000 individuals to enhance the community's quality of life. The Industrial Electrician role involves performing journey-level electrical work related to the construction, maintenance, installation, and repair of electrical systems at the San José–Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintaining, operating, and adjusting electrical primary power substations ranging from 4160 to 115kv, including circuit breakers, relays, batteries, and controls

Testing low and high voltage electrical equipment including circuits, transformers, variable frequency drives (VFD’s), high voltage switches, phase shifters, and electrical components of process control, telemetering, cathodic protection systems, and electronic equipment boards

Diagnosing problems and determining needed repairs or modifications

Installing conduit and pulling wires for motors, control panels and lighting fixtures

Reviewing work orders, maintaining activity logs, preparing requisitions, and obtaining approvals for various projects

Designing, fabricating, and installing electrical systems and components to ensure code compliance

Installing wiring on electrical equipment to ensure code compliance

Inspecting job sites for potential hazards, determining precautions, and following safe and effective work procedures

Responding to and evaluating emergencies, taking required actions, and identifying the need for additional immediate support

Attending various meetings and acting as a liaison with contractors, vendors, and other departments

Purchasing electrical supplies and filling out paperwork, coordinating purchases, and choosing vendors

Performing other duties of a similar nature or level as required

Qualification

High voltage substation maintenanceElectrical system installationProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLCs)Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)Electrical safety standardsElectrical troubleshootingCircuit breaker maintenanceAnalytical thinkingComputer skillsTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

High School Graduation or equivalent AND completion of an approved apprenticeship program

One (1) year of post-apprenticeship experience performing duties that include a minimum 12 kV or higher voltage substation construction, equipment maintenance, control and protective system troubleshooting and maintenance in an industrial, utility, and/or manufacturing environment

Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California

Preferred

Substation Maintenance certification meeting the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR1910.269(a)(2)(vii) is desirable

Ability to program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's)

Training and/or certification in any of the following: NFPA 70E; Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities; Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's); Motor Controls; Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's)