Electrical Power Technician - Arlington, United States - Arlington County, VA

Arlington County, VA
Arlington County, VA
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Arlington, United States

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The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a highly motivated, team oriented, and technically competent
Electrical Power Technician (EPT) for their state-of-the-art Wastewater Treatment Plant, a 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, continuous operation facility that treats 24 million gallons of wastewater each day from residences and businesses.


Specific duties include:

  • Performing predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance using a variety of diagnostic tools, historical data, blueprints, factory specifications and the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS);
  • Performing necessary maintenance, corrective repair and/or reconditioning of equipment;
  • Analyzing system failures or conditions to determine root cause or potential for breakdown;
  • Evaluating problems or work assignments to determine scope of project, to set priorities, to project resource needs and to plan followup activities;
  • Leading projects including documenting work and maintaining records;
  • Coordinating work with other agencies or contractors;
  • Assisting in the training of staff; and
  • Evaluating complex electrical industrial systems and equipment in the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) and at remote lift stations to identify maintenance needs and to establish project plans for design, predictive, corrective, or preventive action.


The full performance Electrical Power Technician II (EPT II) is responsible for designing, installing, maintaining, and repairing complex industrial electrical equipment and systems in the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) and the Water and Sewer Lift Stations.

Working in the field, at the input-output level, diagnosing and resolving complex electrical problems on a wide variety of rotating, moving and heavy equipment including medium voltage (600V and 4160V) distribution centers, motor control centers, three-phase motors, control panels, alarms, sump pumps, variable speed motor controllers, pumps, generators, presses, conveyor belts, lighting system and underground cable.

Additionally, the employee performs diagnostic work up to the Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and the Digital Control System (DCS).


Selection Criteria:


Minimum:
This position may be filled at the EPT I or EPT II level.

Electrical Power Technician I

  • High school diploma/equivalent;
  • Successful completion of the County's technical inhouse training program;
  • Three (3) years of experience assisting with performing electrical preventive and corrective maintenance; and
  • One (1) year in an industrial setting with medium voltage 480V to 4160V systems.
Electrical Power Technician II

  • High school diploma/equivalent;
  • Five (5) years of experience independently performing electrical preventive and corrective maintenance; and
  • Three (3) years' experience in an industrial setting with medium voltage 480V to 4160V systems;
  • Must possess a NEC Master's Electrician License; and
  • Must possess a Confined Space Entry certification.

Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement.

A year of directly-related technical school training beyond the high school level, completion of an applicable apprenticeship program or a college degree in Electrical Engineering or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of the experience requirement.


  • Experience in an industrial electrical control environment which includes assisting with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and calibration of electrical controls;
  • Experience with, and/or knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) programming; and/or
  • Familiarity with fluid dynamics and hydraulics, OSHA mandates and other federal, state, and local codes relevant to operations.

Special Requirements:


1) Electrical Power Technician I must have the ability to obtain Journeyman Electrical License within three (3) years of hire date, including participation and successful completion of the County's in-house technical training program, and the ability to obtain a Confined Space Entry certification within one (1) year of hire date.

2) Electrical Power Technician II requires a valid driver's license, a NEC Master's Electrician License and Confined Space Entry certification, and successful completion of the County's in-house technical training program.

3) Both levels require the ability to pass a respirator fit test and work in confined spaces.

4) Both levels require the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

5) Applicants must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver license. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or they must provide, a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's
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