Senior Electrical Technician - The Metropolitan District Commission

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides full performance level work as an electrical and electronic equipment technician; specializes in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment and electronic instrumentation for District properties, facilities, equipment, and lines or devices in public utilities systems and electrical and electronic equipment used in production treatment and transmission of potable water and wastewater. Operates light to medium equipment within the District's plant operations divisions, often requiring manipulative ability as well as utilizing job-acquired skills in specialized fields. Performs journey-level electrical work in connection with the construction, maintenance, installation, inspection testing, repair and alteration of electrical power equipment and other electrical equipment and systems found in the District facilities. Performs related work as required.

Responsible for maintaining and supporting the automation & process control infrastructure for water and wastewater systems. Provides assistance and collaborate in creating and reviewing engineering plans, designs, monitoring, building commissioning and operation of electrical, automation & process control systems. Provide primary level support for maintaining and troubleshooting the electrical, automation & process control infrastructure, which includes on call as well as on site when required. Perform quality assurance checks of electrical, automation & process control systems as required. Lead in the maintenance and integration of computerized maintenance management systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs full range of electrical and electronic technician work including ensuring the proper operation of all vital process equipment pertaining to water and wastewater processes, performing upgrades and installations to all facilities and operations to improve reliability and efficiency, detecting and repairing difficult electrical and electronic system corrective maintenance and performing preventive maintenance.
• Work collaboratively with design engineers, operations personnel and other District staff on the design, review, inspection, commissioning / start-up and operation of projects that include electrical, electronic equipment and systems.
• Participate in factory witness testing, and coordinate electrical issues between District Engineering and District Operations.
• Work collaboratively with District Engineering staff to support, maintain, and add to the District's Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Performs work of lower classifications, as necessary.
• Perform and/or coordinate maintenance activities on electrical and electronic equipment and/or systems.
• Perform upgrades and provide replacement of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, electronic and process control system issues.
• Investigate and recommend new technological developments and processes to equipment.
• Advise, instruct, and assist District Maintenance and Operations staff on proper operation and maintenance of electrical, electronic equipment and systems. Provide technical instruction as required.
• • Work with members of District Staff to enforce compliance with mandatory electrical and process control policies and procedures.
  • Make recommendations to change standards and methods to improve processes and efficiencies.
  • Provide support and oversee the work of Electrical Technicians and Instrumentation and Control System Technicians as required.
  • Ensure compliance with the Change Management process.
  • Enforce process control system life cycle practices.
  • Develop and maintain relationship with Electrical and Electronic vendors to keep current with changes in electrical and operational control systems. Review vendor specifications, report findings and make recommendations.
  • Responds to emergencies as directed. Serves on-call, as assigned.
  • Performs related work as required.

  SUPERVISION RECEIVED

  Works under the general supervision of the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  An Associate's degree plus eight (8) years electrical related experience. Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, or electrical fields or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite skills and knowledge for the job. Must be a licensed Electrician in the State of Connecticut (E-1 or E-2 license), and applicable certifications.

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  Must have a valid driver's license.

  Must have a ETA Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) or ISCET Journeyman Level Certified Electronic Technician.