Industrial Maintenance Electrician - West Point

The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) has a staffing need for experienced and technically proficient Industrial Maintenance Electricians at our West Point Treatment Plant. If you are looking for the ability to grow in the electrical field, this opportunity will utilize and expand your electrical maintenance skills working on a large variety of systems and projects. As a mission critical employee our efforts directly support operations as we collaborate with other plant crafts to resolve issues and achieve common goals.

About the Role:
This position performs a variety of highly skilled journey-level work by constructing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and wiring a wide variety of equipment and conducts preventive maintenance programs at a wastewater collection and treatment facility, including pumping and regulating stations. This role will work both independently and in collaboration with other electricians, other skilled trades and industrial plant operations staff. To ensure a safe work environment, this role will use appropriate PPE and proper Lock-Out Tag Out procedures around electrical, mechanical, and environmental hazards, including working in Permit-Required Confined Spaces.

About the Team:
The wastewater treatment division carries out essential work that protects the environment and all members of the public. We are comprised of a group of professionals that strives to deliver outstanding service through a collaborative effort both at our treatment plants and offsite collection facilities. The instrumentation and electrical group are a critical component within the wastewater treatment division helping to fulfill the county’s mission to protect the region’s water, air, land and natural habitats.


Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Industrial Maintenance Electrician, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on low (0-1000 volts), medium (1KV-72.5KV) and high (72.5KV-242KV) voltage switchgear, transformer, and distribution systems and power generation systems including standby emergency generators, co-generating systems, and ancillary equipment.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on motor control centers, including associated control devices such as relays, timers, switches, and interlocks.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair variable frequency and direct current drives including adjustment of speed profiles, troubleshooting and repairs to component levels and replacement when needed.
• Install, troubleshoot, reprogram, and modify programmable logic controllers. Design and modify control circuits and related control devices and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Bring:    

• Knowledge equivalent to three years of related journey-level experience in an industrial or manufacturing plant.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent training which clearly demonstrates journey level status.
• Knowledge of federal electrical codes, electrical theory, and Instrument Society of America standards. 
• Knowledge of principles of electrical distribution and generation and equipment including but not limited to transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, disconnect switches, voltage regulators, automatic transfer switches, synchronizing and power monitoring equipment. 
• Knowledge of different functions of electrical equipment including but not limited to battery, control, automation, lighting, motor, heating, and cooling. Knowledge of and skill in electrical troubleshooting and diagnosis. Knowledge of electrical test equipment used for electrical troubleshooting, diagnosis, and preventative maintenance. Equipment includes but not limited to ammeter (AC/DC), megohm meter, multimeter, oscilloscope, tachometer, power quality analyzers, thermal imaging cameras and meters. 
• Knowledge of PLCs (programmable logic controllers) including but not limited to hardware programming software and communication protocols and variable frequency drives. 
• Knowledge of and experience with AC/DC motors and controls and variable frequency (speed) drives. 
• Knowledge of and experience in applying safety practices for electrical (low, medium, and high) voltages, mechanical and environmental hazards such as hazardous chemicals, gasses, and confined spaces. 
• Knowledge of and experience working with industrial systems and processes. Knowledge of and experience with computer including hardware and software. 
• Skill in working in a team environment and working independently on projects.
• Skill in the safe operation and use of basic hand and power tools, trade tools such as conduit benders and pipe threaders and electrical and electronic test equipment. 
• Skill in bending and installing conduit per the National Electrical Code (NEC). 
• Skill in installing, pulling, soldering, splicing, and terminating wire. 
• Skill in working with variable frequency (speed) drives, installation, programming, maintenance, and repair. 
• Skill in creating or modifying new or existing technical publications and electrical drawings. Skill in applying industry codes and guidelines in the design, installation, and maintenance of plant electrical equipment. 
• Skill in performing basic mathematics functions including algebra and trigonometry. 

Competencies You Bring:     

• Action Oriented: Identifies and seizes new opportunities; Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times; Steps up to handle tough issues.
• Manages Ambiguity: Deals comfortably with the uncertainty of change; Is calm and productive, even when things are up in the air; Deals constructively with the problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
• Collaborates: Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives; Partners with others to get work done; Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments; Gains trust and support of others.
• Communicates Effectively: Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels; Attentively listens to others; Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization.
• Manages Complexity: Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations; Uncovers root causes to difficult problems; Evaluates pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options.
• Decision Quality: Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information; Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles.

Required Licenses: 

• Washington State Driver’s License.
• Additional licenses, certifications and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd. Seattle, WA 98199 and West Offsite Facilities
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. The position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions. Mandatory participation in after-hours on-call rotation.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division) 
• Physical Requirement: Incumbents perform field work at a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, use ladders, and there is exposure to hazardous chemicals and noxious odors. 

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a technical assessment and one or more panel interviews.  

• Candidates who pass the initial screening will be invited to an in-person written test at West Point Treatment Plant.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Note:  Additional documents won't be considered during the minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment:

Rodney Dungo
HR Analyst
rdungo@kingcounty.gov

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