What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN position at Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority?
Why join GBRA?
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance at no cost to employee
- Texas County & District Retirement system matched 2 : 1 at retirement
- 12 days of annual leave
- 12 days of sick leave
- Paid Holidays
- 100% company-paid training
- License incentive program
- Educational assistance program
- Safety boot program
- Employee wellness program with gym reimbursement
- Employee recognition events
- Exclusive employee perks & discounts
FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt
PAY RANGE : $47,316- 90,689 DOE
REPORTS TO : EIT Supervisor
DIVISION : Hydroelectric
WORK LOCATION : Seguin, Texas
SUMMARY
The Electrical / Instrumentation Tech is responsible for all electrical / electronic equipment associated with the hydroelectric, water delivery and treatment systems, wastewater treatment, and recreation systems within GBRA. This position is responsible for working on electrical power generation equipment, transfer switches, and high voltage lines in hydroelectric generation plants, substations, and transmission lines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
o Use appropriate test procedures to verify equipment is de-energized.
o Use grounds and the lock out-tag out procedure before beginning work.
o Assist employees in developing safe work habits pertaining to electrical equipment.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
EDUCATION
High School diploma or equivalent.
REGISTRATIONS / LICENSES
Texas Driver's License (Commercial Driver's License is highly desirable).
Acceptable M.V.R.
Journeyman's License or higher preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of two years of electrical / electronic technical training, or five years' experience working with electrical power, electrical power generation equipment, substations, and / or electronic equipment including SCADA systems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Standard physical activity such as periodic standing, walking, sitting, and basic motor skills to operate necessary computer programs. Wear personal protection equipment as outlined in the employee Safety Manual such as full-face respirator. Climb up and down vertical ladders up to twenty (20) feet. Lift loads up to fifty (50) pounds chest high. Operate large valves. Enter and work in confined spaces, as defined by OSHA. Perform basic first aid and CPR. Respond to visual and audible alarms. Accurately interpret true color. Walk several miles in a day. Occasional walking across terrains primarily on GBRA properties or sites.
Employees must wear protective footwear in compliance with ANSI or ASTM standard. New employees are provided protective footwear. Replacement footwear is provided annually for qualifying employees.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Persons in this position work out of the electrical / instrumentation shop at 933 East Court Street, Seguin, TX and travel throughout the Guadalupe River basin to repair and maintain electrical / electronic, control, and SCADA equipment located at all GBRA facilities. Work is approximately seventy (70) percent indoor and thirty (30) percent outdoor and is performed in electrical power plants, electrical substations, spillway operating piers, pump stations, water treatment plants, lift stations and wastewater treatment plants. They may be required to assist in repairing high voltage power lines as well. Persons in this position are subject to call at any time and under all weather conditions.
TRAVEL
Overnight travel limited to meetings, training and / or continuing education classes.
Salary Description
PAY RANGE : $39,945.00 - $66,576.00
Salary : $39,945 - $66,576
