Plant Maintenance Electrician II - Columbus, United States - City of Columbus

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    Plant Maintenance Electrician II - EXAM
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    Plant Maintenance Electrician II - EXAM
    Salary
    $ $35.33 Hourly
    Location
    Varies by position
    Job Type
    Full-time
    Job Number
    C1
    Department
    60 Department of Public Utilities
    Division
    Division of Water
    Opening Date
    04/19/2024
    Closing Date

    5/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern


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    Definition

    Under direction, is responsible for planning and coordinating activities related to the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment (up to 15kV AC), wiring systems and accessories; performs related duties as required.

    Examples of Work
    (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

    • Coordinates with contractors and consultants on capital improvement and other projects;
    • Repairs and maintains all plant electrical systems;
    • Maintains records such as work orders, purchase orders, inspection logs, and preventative maintenance schedules utilizing a computerized maintenance management system;
    • Develops and modifies new and existing preventative maintenance procedures;
    • Trains employees on work and safety procedures, ensuring safety procedures and equipment are used on the job;
    • Assigns tasks to workers for completion based on priority of work;
    • Orders material and replacement parts for work projects; maintains inventory;
    • Tests defective equipment to determine cause of malfunction or failure;
    • Tests, repairs or replaces equipment such as relays, switches, controls, and instrumentation both on and off plant grounds;
    • Cleans or repairs threading, commutators, windings, and bearings of electrical apparatus;
    • Installs and repairs light fixtures, appliances, power tools, fans, etc. both on and off plant grounds;
    • Notifies appropriate personnel of necessary downtime associated with projects that disrupt normal operations;
    • Reviews technical papers, catalogs and other reference materials to recommend new supplies and maintenance methods to improve operations;
    • Confers with contractors and technical manuals to resolve problems in installation and repair of equipment;
    • Reviews inspection and repair reports and observes progress of work to evaluate efficiency and workmanship;
    • Confers with others to plan preventative maintenance programs, schedule inspections, and coordinate work with other operating activities;
    • Ensures clean up and housekeeping duties are performed in work areas;
    • May supervise employees, to include conducting performance evaluations, approving /disapproving leave requests, and/or initiating disciplinary action;
    • May assist in the development or modification of new and existing work and safety procedures;
    • May initially approve leave for subordinates.
    Minimum Qualifications
    Four (4) years of experience troubleshooting, installing and repairing 3-phase electrical equipment in an industrial facility.

    Substitution(s): Successful completion of a formal classroom or apprenticeship training program in the general principles of electricity may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience.

    Possession of a valid driver's license.
    Test/Job Contact Information

    The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create aNEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list for this classification.

    If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process.

    Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at

    The examination process will consist of a multiple-choice exam weighted 85% covering Supervision, Reading Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, Logic and Reasoning, Reading Plans, and Electricity and Safety; and a computer simulation exam weighted 15% assessing Microsoft 2010 Outlook, Word, and Excel.

    The exam is expected to be administered in June. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.
    All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score.

    The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years.

    If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.


    The certification process will be:
    Fixed Band
    The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    Applicants may inspect and acquire a copy of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities EEO Plan by visiting the DPU website

    The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan.

    In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:


    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Short-term Disability
    • Life Insurance
    • Wellness Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement

    Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at for further information.

    01
    Do you have a valid driver's license?

    • Yes
    • No
    02
    How many years of experience do you have troubleshooting, installing and repairing 3-phase electrical equipment in an industrial facility?

    • I have at least four (4) years of experience troubleshooting, installing and repairing 3-phase electrical equipment in an industrial facility.
    • I have three and a half (3.5) years of experience troubleshooting, installing and repairing 3-phase electrical equipment in an industrial facility.
    • I have less than three and a half (3.5) years of experience troubleshooting, installing and repairing 3-phase electrical equipment in an industrial facility.
    03

    Have you successfully completed a formal classroom or apprenticeship training program in the general principles of electricity? If so, please attach a copy of your certification or letter of completion to your application.


    • Yes
    • No
    04
    Did you include all of your relevant work experience and job duties that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications for the job? If no, return to the "Work" section of this application and add relevant work experience and job duties


    Note:
    A resume' attachment does not substitute for including the relevant information in the "Work" section of this application.

    • o Yes, I listed every job and job duty in the "Work" section of this application that demonstrates that I meet the minimum experience qualifications for the job.
    • o No, I do not meet all of the minimum experience qualifications for the job.
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