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City of Mesa · 4 months ago

Electrical Controls Specialist I/II

Mesa, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$66K/yr - $93K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of Mesa is seeking candidates for the Electrical Controls Specialist I/II positions within its Water Resources Department. The role involves performing or assisting in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and instrumentation equipment used in the City's water, wastewater, and gas systems, with responsibilities varying depending on the level of the position.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Under close supervision, an Electrical Controls Specialist I performs or assists 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

Duties include: 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; and certifying calibration for Inter-Agency flow meters

An employee in this class is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E

This class may involve hazardous conditions typically associated with voltages up to 15kv, natural gas, raw sewage, toxic chemicals, laser beams, and confined work areas

This class is distinguished from the Electrical Controls Specialist II by the latter’s responsibility for performing, under limited supervision or independently, skilled Electrical/Instrumentation work on equipment used to operate and monitor the City’s water, wastewater, and gas systems

Employees in this class may progress by noncompetitive promotion to Electrical Controls Specialist II upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of experience, training, and performance

The Electrical Controls Specialist I receives close supervision and safety guidance from an Electrical Controls Supervisor while also receiving direction from an Electrical Controls Specialist II who reviews completed work practices for safety conformance and compliance

Electrical Controls Specialist II performs 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

Duties include: installing, programming, calibrating, and commissioning various electrical/instrumentation devices, including variable frequency drives, level transmitters, flow meters, radios, and power monitoring equipment; interpreting electrical and electronic system designs, plans, specifications, wiring schematics, and basic one-line diagrams; assisting in the startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of the process control system, including correcting problems with communications, field process variables, or design engineering; coordinating and acquiring materials and equipment to repair or install at facilities; 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; performing calibration and verification for the Arizona Corporation Commission on gas regulator stations; certifying calibration for Inter-Agency flow meters; and creating, modifying, and updating AutoCAD and/or PDF drawings for new and existing projects

This position will provide 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

Incumbents may be subject to call-out and must be willing to work overtime as required

In addition, an incumbent may be subject to after-hours stand-by duty for emergency repairs and must be able to use independent judgement in decisions related to their duties

An employee in this class is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in accordance with OSHA and NFPA 70E

This class performs related duties as required

This class may involve hazardous conditions typically associated with voltages up to 15kv, natural gas, raw sewage, toxic chemicals, laser beams, and confined work areas

This class is distinguished from the Electrical Controls Specialist I by its responsibility for performing, under limited supervision or independently, skilled Electrical/Instrumentation work on equipment used to operate and monitor the City's water, wastewater, and gas systems; providing on-the-job training and evaluation of the Specialist I's in safety and skills of the Industrial Electrical/Instrumentation trade, policies, and requirements of specific job tasks; and monitoring the workmanship and performance of Specialist I's by inspecting projects assigned to and completed by them

Employees may progress to this class by noncompetitive promotion upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of performance, training, and experience

This class receives general supervision from an Electrical Controls Supervisor who reviews completed work for conformance and compliance with installation, maintenance, and repair specifications and standards

Qualification

Electrical installationInstrumentation maintenanceCalibrationRepair15kvElectrical apprenticeshipAssociate's DegreeIndustrial controls experienceSoft skills

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