Industrial Electrician

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Industrial Electrician 11 (Journeyman) repairs and installs electrical equipment and power distribution systems by referring to blueprints, technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams and manufacturer's specifications and using test equipment. Work tasks include inspecting testing, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, modifying, and performing general maintenance of complex alternating/direct current (AC/DC) electrical and electronic equipment such as motors, transformers, generators, switches, sensors, control panels, variable frequency drives and voltage regulators.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers and internal customers throughout the Authority.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

With an Associates degree, three (3) years of progressive experience directly associated with installing, repairing and maintaining electrical and electronic components of machinery, equipment and systems; or with a HS diploma or GED, five (5) years of progressive experience.

Comprehensive knowledge of electrical and electronic principles related to complex multi-component assembles and devices.

Comprehensive knowledge of pertinent guidelines, rules and regulations of NFPA and National Electric Code, and OSHA.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

Required Skills:

Ability to use electrical and electronic test equipment to diagnose and correct equipment and control system problems.

Ability to use hand and power tools, rigging and lifting equipment.

Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and blueprints.

Oral and written communication skills and abilities.

Interpersonal skills.

Demonstrates skills arid abilities to utilize standard office management systems, including computers, scanners, copiers, printers, and software applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Must possess and maintain current a valid DC Journeyman Electrician’s License.

Must possess and maintain current a valid Motor Vehicle Operating License.

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

May work indoors and/or outdoors. Environmental conditions include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures. May work in areas of noise, vibration, near moving mechanical parts, risk of electric shock, and a variety of hazards. May work in atmospheric conditions of fumes, odors, gusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, exposure to oils, exposure to industry related chemicals and fluids.

Ability to lift and carry parts, assemblies, and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Frequent standing; moderate walking.

Work performed on ladders, elevated surfaces and platforms, and in confined spaces.

Incumbent is subject to being placed on call during hours and schedule identified by the Authority and may be required to work overtime during emergencies.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Preferred Education Requirements:

Associates Degree in Industrial electrical/electronic related field.

Preferred Skills:

N/A

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.