Electrical Technician

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Electrical Technician

Overview:
The Altoona Water Authority is seeking a motivated individual for the position of Electrical Technician. This role offers an excellent opportunity to start your career in the public sector, focusing on water and wastewater operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Completes job tasks by prioritizing daily work assignments and maintaining a parts inventory of standard electrical equipment.
  • Completes new electrical installations by installing conduit, wiring, and associated support systems.
  • Complies with local, state, and other related electrical codes and standards by coordinating with vendors and contractors; and by directing and completing various necessary job-specific work
  • Implements changes, expansions, and additions to electrical system by identifying problems, being apprised of new developments, and utilizing statistical and historical documents.
  • Interfaces current to outdated equipment by adapting and changing various electrical/electronic/HVAC systems.
  • Maintains electrical / electronic systems, and other specialized equipment for use in a standard safety manner by developing, implementing, and evaluating preventative and routine maintenance programs.
  • Maintains emergency generator systems source by developing, implementing, and evaluating a preventative and routine maintenance program.
  • Maintains safe working environment by cleaning, storing, and organizing work area and/or tools.
  • Procures immediate and unanticipated parts and materials by acquiring purchase order and contacting approved vendor/agent and/or retrieving parts ordered.
  • Provides information/management support by preparing reports and records.

 

Qualifications:

  • Two (2) year Associate degree in one of the following Technologies: Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical/Electro-mechanical Technology.
  • Minimum two years of experience in one or more of the following: maintaining various plant electrical power distribution systems; motor control systems; process control and analytical devices; PLC’s and computer control systems.
  • Must supply own hand tools.

 

Skills and Abilities:

  • Assess problems and formulate remedies.
  • Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and specifications, including layouts, blueprints and schematics.
  • Follow complex oral and/or written instructions.
  • Complete arithmetical calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • Diagnose and complete corrective measures for malfunctions/deficiencies in electrical/electronic/HVAC and various specialized systems.
  • Communicate orally and in written form duties and instructions with supervisors, vendors, and peers.
  • Perform moderate manual labor for prolonged periods of time, often under adverse conditions.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relations with supervisors, vendors, associates, and the general public.
  • Use independent judgment and discretion concerning the method of repair after having received oral and/or written work orders, setting forth a complaint with respect to the operating condition of the equipment.
  • Provide on-the-job training to peers for various maintenance repairs.
  • Oversee the design, development, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems or products

 

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary beginning at $31.93 per hour and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and training.
  • Collaborative work environment with supportive team members.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should complete an application at www.altoonawater.gov.

AWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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