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Posting Details

Position Information

Functional Title

Industrial Electrician / Mechanical Tech (High Voltage) - Prince George's County, MD (Pool)

Recruitment Category Type

Continuous Hire

Functional Category

Production

Grade

UH.15

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Requisition Number

24-0110

Number of Vacancies

Various

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Code

N / A

Job Description Summary

Organization Name

Department Office

Reports to

Section Manager, Electrical / Mechanical Maintenance

Full or Part Time

Full Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Varies

Position Location

Prince George's County

Position Summary Information

General Summary

The Industrial Electrician / Mechanical Tech (High Voltage) performs electrical work at the journey level in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems within the Electrical Mechanical Section. If assigned to the Anaerobic Digestion / Combined Heat & Power (AD / CHP) facility, shares in the effective operation and maintenance of facility's equipment.

Essential Functions

Oversees subordinate Electrical Mechanics
Determines reasons for wear and repairs various types of mechanical items such as pumps, compressors, conveyors, screens, valves, fans, etc. and makes appropriate repairs / recommendations for prevention
Replaces belts, bearings, couplings, chains, bearings, sprockets, augers, shafts, grease lines and flights as necessary and makes appropriate repairs / recommendations for prevention
Installs pumps, motors, pipes, street lights, heaters, exhaust fans, main feeders, conduits, valves, breakers, switchgear, and electrical controls as required
Repairs pneumatic and hydraulic control systems on valves and bubbler systems
Repairs controls of various voltages and types such as variable speed and synchronous motors
Maintains electrical substations up to 69KV
Services heating and air conditioning systems
Services generators and their associated automatic starting equipment
Installs, inspects, tests & repairs a wide variety of other electrical or mechanical equipment
Maintains gas collection and treatment equipment as well as gas flaring systems as needed
Maintains high and low-pressure steam boilers
Maintains and repairs drive units, fuel pumps, air compressors, lump breakers, grinders, scum pumps, off-gas systems, fuel oil tanks, multi-hearth incinerators and pumps
Lubricates and paints plant equipment; performs general plumbing and replaces malfunctioning pumps
Repairs and maintains water softener systems, cranes, boiler feed pumps, centrifuges, air dryers, re-aeration tanks and pneumatic controls
Repairs bar screens and conveyors and replaces couplings
Assists Electrical / Mechanical Section Manager in the repair of transformers, high voltage power supplies, and other equipment
Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Must be able to work in inclement weather with fluctuating temperatures, climbing ladders, scaffolding, descending underground

Exposure to the hazards of working in confined places and to high voltage electrical shock

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the electrical / mechanical trade and theory

Thorough knowledge of electrical mechanical construction and maintenance, including installation and / or modification of all sizes of electrical conduit, cables, wires, switches, automatic starting equipment, etc.

Some knowledge of electronic repair practices and methods

Skill in the use of tools and adjusting defects in electrical and mechanical systems and equipment

Ability to work from drawings, schematics and specifications

Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions

Knowledge of the applicable occupational hazards and safety precautions

Ability to work in inclement weather and fluctuating temperatures, climbing ladders, scaffolding, and descending underground, as well as exposure to the hazards of working in confined spaces with high voltage electricity

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

1 years of experience as an industrial electrician

Substation experience that includes repair and servicing equipment such as oil circuit breakers, transformers, roll-out breakers, and switchgear controls (protective relays)

Experience in reading electrical one-line drawings, diagrams of high voltage substations and switchgear, interconnecting diagrams, and equipment location drawings of the same equipment

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and the ability to obtain a WSSC Water driver's permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date

Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work

If assigned to the AD / CHP facility, incumbent(s) must obtain a Maryland 3rd Grade Stationary Engineers License within 4 years

Preferences

Experience with high voltage switchgear and substations 2.4 KV or higher

Satisfactory completion of an Apprentice Electrical or Apprentice Mechanical Program with applicable technical courses in electrical maintenance procedures or mechanical maintenance procedures, blue prints, schematics, etc.

Completion of technical courses in basic electricity, blueprints, and schematics

Possession of a Maryland 1st or 2nd Grade Stationary Engineers License

Salary

25.96 - $44.05 per hour

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

This posting is an ongoing pool for those interested in the Electrical & Mechanical Technician position. The department will review applications as vacancies becomes available.

Candidates selected for hire may be placed at one of our Prince George's County locations.

This is a Union position under a collective bargaining agreement represented by AFSCME Local 2898.

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check / verification.

Salary : $26 - $44

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