Industrial Electrician I in Easton, Maryland at Easton Utilities

POSITION: Industrial Electrician I

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Electric Maintenance

JOB OBJECTIVE:

• Ensure the maintenance and functionality of electrical equipment across Power Plants, Substations, Wells, Pump Stations, Solar Arrays, Wastewater Treatment Facilities, and other Easton Utilities and Town of Easton facilities.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with on-call responsibilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

• Ability to work under general supervision on assigned tasks such as cleaning, inspecting, repairing, maintaining, and installing electrical equipment.

• Adhere strictly to instructions, safety protocols, and established procedures while performing all tasks.

• Provide support during electrical outages, generator startups, and emergency situations, including adverse weather conditions.

• Work safely at heights on ladders, towers, lifts, and similar structures.

• Maintain a high standard of reliability, punctuality, and job attendance.

• Maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Must be part of an on-call rotation.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to kneel, squat, climb, sit, stand, lift, pull, and carry equipment.

• Capable of performing in noisy environments and extreme weather conditions, including exposure to engine room noise and heat.

• Must always wear proper PPE.

CORE VALUES OF EASTON UTILITIES:

• INTEGRITY –Operating with uncompromised values.

• COMMITMENT – Unwavering dedication to our customers, our employees, our community, and our environment

• EXCELLENCE- An obvious distinction in all we do

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• ACCOUNTABILITY - Accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.

• INITIATIVE - Takes prompt action to accomplish tasks and meet goals and objectives.

• QUANTITY/QUALITY of WORK - Pays close attention to detail. Strives to achieve accuracy and consistency in all tasks.

• CUSTOMER FOCUS – The ability and willingness to find out what the customer wants or needs and to act accordingly. Dedicated to meeting external and internal customer needs.

• SAFETY ORIENTED – Knows and supports Easton Utilities safety programs and policies.

JOB-RELATED COMPETENCIES:

• ATTENTION TO DETAIL- The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently.

• CONTINUOUS LEARNING- The ability and desire to constantly expand skills and skill sets through learning and increasing knowledge.

• INTEGRITY- Adherence to the standards, values, and rules of conduct associated with one’s position and the culture in which one operates. Being incorruptible.

• LEARNING ABILITY- The ability to absorb new information readily and to put it into practice effectively.

MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work under general supervision in the installation and maintenance of electrical lighting, outlets, breakers, panels, conduit and wiring for new and existing electrical equipment.

• Work under direct supervision, installing, troubleshooting, and performing maintenance on electric motors, starters, VFDs, breakers, transformers, switchgear, generators, exciters, and other associated electrical equipment.

• Work under direct supervision installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting telephone, communication, computer, and closed-circuit television systems.

• Work under general supervision performing substation inspections.

• Work under direct supervision installing and maintaining Town of Easton (TOE) traffic control systems.

• Work under direct supervision performing switching in substations and power plants.

• Work under direct supervision performing basic maintenance, inspections and tasks on all Easton Utilities facilities.

• Keep calibration records for maintenance done on motors, generators, breakers, and other electrical equipment.

• Perform emergency work as needed on the power plant, substation, and other EUC and TOE facilities and equipment.

• Enhance the Electric Department’s service and productivity by providing support to other departments and employees, filling in and completing other duties as requested by the Electrical Superintendent or the Electric Department Manager.