All applications must be submitted on the City of Charlotte's application portal by 12/18/2019

Charlotte’s local government, with more than 7,000 employees and a $2.39 billion budget, works hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play.

Charlotte Water provides Drinking Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment to over 1 million residents, businesses and visitors in the Charlotte Mecklenburg and surrounding communities on a daily basis. Employees work 24/7, 365 days to keep this life sustaining resource available to everyone while protecting and supporting the environment.

Function:

Skilled Trades

Job Title:

Treatment Plant Electrician

Summary:

The Treatment Plant Electrician is responsible for maintaining the electrical systems within our water and waste water treatment plants, lift stations, and facilities. Works with an array of specialized electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment associated with the water treatment processes. 

Availability to work occasional overtime, subject to emergency call back and perform on-call duty rotation as required.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installs wires / plugs / lights / switches required in making additions / extensions / alterations in electrical systems
• Services / repairs / maintains feeder & control voltage lines / controls systems / switchboards / panels / interconnecting wiring
• Recommends / designs / maintains / installs interior & exterior plant lighting systems including hazardous locations
• Troubleshoots & repairs motor control circuits / pumps / valves / electrical / hydraulic interface devices / blower & compressor interface devices / associated breakers
• Evaluates & solicits quotations / materials / service as necessary for electrical repairs & installation / reviews consultant plans / specifications / inspects & documents in-house  / outside plant upgrades or modifications
• Performs preventative maintenance / inspects equipment / locate / corrects problems before breakdowns occur
• Services / repairs / replaces defective parts in emergency generators / operations / related equipment
• Installs / tests / repairs / maintains alarm boxes / circuits / underground circuits / signaling equipment
• Tests / locates / repairs malfunctioning electrical circuits & equipment 
• Work in confined spaces & climb ladders.
• Maintains work records in work management system & prepares reports

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic mechanical understanding of pumps / valves / other ancillary equipment found in Water & Wastewater Treatment Facilities
• Comprehensive knowledge of practices / methods / tools / materials used in electrical trade
• Extensive knowledge of construction & electrical equipment used in power / lighting / control circuits
• Knowledge of basic principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits & wiring systems / ability to apply knowledge to work problems
• Knowledge of treatment plant maintenance & repair 
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) & standards / appropriate safety knowledge
• Skill / experience in use of wide variety of electrical & testing recording devices / mechanical tools / equipment
• Ability to read & understand blueprints / technical manuals / specifications / complex verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively & tactfully with staff / plant personnel / consultants / utilizing documented explanations / instructions / CAD / visual aids to convey ideas & teach operational skills
• Work in variety of environmental conditions 
• Ability to obtain & maintain City driving permit
• North Carolina State Electrical Contractors License within eighteen months of hire date

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within water or wastewater treatment facilities
• North Carolina State Electrical Contractors License or Journeyman level experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED with three (3) years of relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully performt the essential job duties

Salary:

•  Commensurate with Experience

General Information:

• The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees. Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits
• The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace

How to Apply:

Apply online at careers.charlottenc.gov

If you need assistance completing your online application, you are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available.

Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Conditions of Employment:The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments. The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.