Industrial Electrician at SJW Corp in New Braunfels, Texas

Job Description:

The Texas Water Company is actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Industrial Electrician to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.  



Under general supervision of department management,
installs, inspects, maintains, tests and repairs wells, boosters, filter plant
circuitry, and recording instruments.  Performs a wide variety of skilled journey-level duties in maintenance,
design, modification, construction, installation, and repair of electrical (low
voltage to 480V) machinery, motors, equipment, devices and water production,
distribution system, storage and company facilities.  Includes installing, maintaining,
calibrating, repairing, troubleshooting, testing and modifying related work as
required.
This position receives immediate supervision from
department management.



TYPICAL
DUTIES

1.    Troubleshoot,
repair, replace, install, and monitor mechanical, electrical and electronic
devices at office facilities, pumping and storage facilities, generators,
intakes and treatment plants.
2.    Conduct
preventative maintenance on Motor Control Centers, distribution panels and
associated equipment.
3.    Survey
cathodic protection devices on tanks and water mains.
4.    Keep
records and make verbal and written reports of work performed.
5.    Attend
required training, adhere to health and safety practices at all times, assure
work is done in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Company policy
and safety standards, and report to supervisors any irregularities or safety
hazards.
6.    Install and configure soft starters and VFDs
for motor control centers.
7.    Test
performance of well and booster pumps as well as VFDs.





JOB REQUIREMENTS

Four years of recent employment performing skilled work in both mechanical repairs and electrical circuitry, or an equivalent combination of experience and specialized training.
Possession of any one of the following: state of Texas Journeyman electricians license ; Qualified Electrical Worker certification; holder of the NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Worker; or the ability to demonstrate the requisite electrical skills and knowledge (per OSHA guidelines) to safely perform the job (as assessed and determined by a 3rd party Electrical Safety Expert).
Possession of a valid Texas driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, power distribution drawings, control panel wiring, diagrams, and installation manuals for electrical and instrumentation systems.Provide working drawings.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to utilize personal computer (or any other technology platform) and related software applications necessary to review system maps/records, submit and complete trouble tags, and access/review procedures, policies, other company documentation and reporting tools.
Ability to perform strenuous outdoor physical work requiring manual dexterity, agility, strength, stamina and coordination.
Have knowledge of applicable safety practices as required by governmental agencies related to Water Company work.

EEO Statement
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.