Utilities Electrical Specialist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at City of Winston-Salem

Under limited supervision, performs highly skilled electrical work in the installation, modification, repair and maintenance of all electrical equipment and controls of the Utilities Division.

• Troubleshoot mechanical issues causing electrical problems; make recommendations for repairs or improvements; work with mechanics to rectify electrical problems; assist plant operations and instrumentation in troubleshooting and repairing plant automation issues.
• Troubleshoot and maintain medium voltage systems.
• Maintain and service variable speed pump control systems (solid state).
• Troubleshoot, install and program power quality devices.
• Troubleshoot and maintain medium voltage power co-generation synchronization systems and generators.
• Perform difficult and skilled electrical work at all plants, lift stations, and pump stations.
• Obtain quotes and procure necessary materials; maintain needed inventory to keep facilities operational; purchase materials; report credit card reconciliations.
• Diagnose and repair motor control systems; change control logic circuitry; design level control systems including schematics.
• Repair internal/external plant lighting; repair and maintain emergency life safety lighting systems.
• Works with outside contractors on thermal imaging, battery inspections, and contract work.
• Perform routine electrical maintenance.
• Exercise responsibility for emergency calls during nights, weekends and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of installation, maintenance and repair of sophisticated electrical systems and equipment; ability to use test equipment such as recording ammeters, voltage testers, induction relay checkers, etc.; ability to perform complex operations such as wiring, testing, analyzing and troubleshooting from schematic diagrams, functional descriptions and instruction manuals; ability to diagnose electro-mechanical trouble in generators, motors, etc.; ability to select and specify electrical items to be ordered from manufacturers' manuals; ability to communicate with peers and management to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Education and Experience
High school diploma/GED and two years of experience as a commercial/industrial electrician. North Carolina Electrical Contractor License preferred.

Physical Requirements
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and lifting, frequently requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions and occasionally requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and tasting or smelling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to the risk of electrical shock, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and occasionally requires exposure to extreme cold (non-weather); work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
Special Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work a rotating on-call schedule

Within 1 Year of Hire

• OSHA safety training

Hard-To-Fill Sign-On Incentive

This position has been designated by the City Manager as hard-to-fill and eligible for a one-time sign-on incentive. Please refer to the Hard-To-Fill Sign-On Incentive Policy for additional information and eligibility rules.