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Industrial ElectricianThe Broward County Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates for the following exciting opportunity: Industrial Electrician - Water/Wastewater. This announcement will close until a sufficient number of applications are received.Performs a variety of advanced journey level electrician work in maintaining County facilities and industrial equipment. This classification is distinguished from the Electrician classification due to the regular operation on live circuits with higher levels of voltage (i.e. 4160). Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.The primary function of the Industrial Electrician is working on live-circuits from low voltage to high voltage on a daily basis. This position requires "hands-on" industrial electrical experience. Duties include, but are not limited to: installing/troubleshooting issues for electrical motors, pumps, panels, disconnects, generators, variable frequency drives, soft starts and programmable logic controllers; troubleshooting three-phase electrical panels with the following voltages: 115 volts, 230 volts, 480 volts, and 4160 volts switchgear; isolating switchgear including: breakers, transformers, transfer switches, generators, and control panels; exercising independent judgment concerning equipment in service, during standby duty or off-duty hours.Requires four (4) years' experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance or closely related field; including one (1) year experience working with 4160 volts in an industrial environment. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License class E or higher, for duration of appointment. All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting. Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all employees (depending on area of assignment) must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Ability to obtain and maintain Airfield driving privileges for movement and non-movement areas.Preferences include: Vocational/Technical or Associates Degree in the electrical work. Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in related field. Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I Certification. Vendor Certification in VFD Installation, commissioning, and/or programming experience. Certification in the following areas: SCADA/Allen Bradley PLC and I/O Construction commissioning and/or programming experience; Calibrating, installing, commissioning, and/or programming differential pressure and magnetic flow meters/pressure and sonic-level transmitters; Analytical instrumentation installation and maintenance. Broward County Master Electrician Certification above Journeyman Electrician. At least two (2) years of experience working in a water and wastewater operations environment.Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy. Involves routine and frequent exposure to electrical shocks; heights; small spaces.
Worksite address
pompano beach, FL, 33069, US
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