Responsibilities

• Tests and calibrates, to established standards, equipment such as pressure and temperature transmitters, valve positioners, pneumatic controller, electronic controllers, pressure and temperature switches and other process control equipment
• Installs, adjusts, inspects, services and repairs a variety of mechanical equipment and mechanical parts of electrical machinery utilized in an electrical power station including vertical and horizontal hydro-electric and thermal generation equipment
• Overhauls and adjusts turbines, generators, boilers, pumps, valves, pneumatic controls and auxiliary equipment
• Makes repairs on high pressure vessels, such as boiler tubes, hand holes, drums, steam lines, fire boxes, nose castings and expansion joints; welds turbines, diaphragms, condensers, compressors, centrifugal pumps, pump shafts and generators; uses stainless steel, cast iron, brass, aluminum, copper and other alloys
• Manufactures replacement parts and repairs and refinishes metal components using special machine shop equipment such as carbide tool grinders, hydraulic shears, hand saws, hydraulic presses, milling machines and lathes
• Installs insulation, metal covering, and insulating blankets on high-pressure stem piping, low-pressure steam piping, air, and condensate, low and high-pressure water lines
• Removes and reinstalls insulation when lines need maintenance
• Develops, implements and maintains an effective program of equipment and outage maintenance work; performs equipment inspections to ensure that the equipment is safely maintained and operable; performs related testing and repair as needed
• Installs, tests and maintains heating, ventilating and air conditioning such as compressors, condensers, pumps, control systems, fans humidifiers, chillers and heat exchangers
• Installs, tests, maintain and repairs high voltage generators, motors, actuators equipment, turbine controls, station auxiliaries, lights and control measuring devices
• Supervises a program of preventive maintenance of the electrical and/or mechanical equipment, structures and building of power station operation; makes regular inspections and tests of facilities to determine the overall condition of the power plant.
• Performs basic routine task of the assigned craft; completes required course work as an apprentice
• Provides direct oversight and on-the-job training to apprentices
• Coordinates with other crafts on logistics of assigned projects
• Insures availability of parts and supplies, by assessing jobs and determining parts that are needed for the job
• Troubleshoot and repair voltage alternating current equipment
• Obtain measurements and readings using electrical and mechanical testing instruments, including digital multi meters, meggers, amp meters, ohm meters, and phase rotation meters
• Perform a variety of other maintenance tasks, such as electrical preventative maintenance, tagout/lock-out, disconnecting and removing motors, and responding to emergencies
• Coordinate maintenance work with other sections, contractors, and engineers; estimate time, materials, and equipment required for repairs; examine various electrical systems and make recommendations for new equipment, repairs, and modifications
• Prepare time, work, and material reports and estimate time and materials required for electrical installations and maintenance
• Analyse problems and develop effective solutions
• Read, utilize, comprehend and apply the local Electrical Code and other applicable procedures to electrical installations both on and offsite
• Read, interpret and draw mechanical and electrical schematics
• Operate a computer and related software
• Maintain records of maintenance and repair work; prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence
• Perform pipe bending and installation of electrical conduit, equipment, feeders, branch circuits, motors, and lighting
• Draw and read electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and/or diagrams
• Install, maintain, test, and repair plant lighting and electrical equipment
• Test and maintain electric motors, variable frequency drives, alarms, and control systems to ensure proper working condition
• Inspect electrical installations to determine maintenance requirements and procedures
• Assist colleagues with information regarding electrical systems within the plant and off-site locations
• Participate in an electrical safety program
• Perform required maintenance of motor control centres; maintain inventory of equipment and order supplies
• Test and resolve equipment issues, send in equipment for repairs as needed
• Order and replace the correct spares of equipment as needed
• Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions
• Update logbook, service request data and complete submit required reports
• Take necessary corrective actions against any Guest Feedback
• Report any maintenance/engineering concerns, unusual findings or safety hazards
• Perform other duties that management may from time to time reasonably require
• Proven experience as Electrical Plant Technician and/or years of experience as a journey-level electrician, including repair of electrical systems and equipment
• Experience in electrical maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment, plant equipment or other related commercial equipment is highly desirable
• High school diploma or GED and/or an associate's degree supplemented by specialized training in the electrical trades
• Ability to work effectively alone and unassisted or as a member of a crew
• Ability to work in wastewater treatment plant environment; with relative exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, oils, toxic chemicals, and inclement weather conditions; work with water or in confined spaces
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; reaching, kneeling, crawling, climbing; standing for prolonged periods of time
• Sufficient visual acuity to read computer screens, printed documents and to operate equipment 
• Able to read and interpret MEP As built drawings.
• Able to use Basic Auto Cad software.