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INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE

Job Code: 8828
Pay Grade: 010

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

General Functions
  

Assists in performing electrical maintenance duties involving troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, and replacing damaged or malfunctioning electrical lines, systems, fixtures, controls and equipment in a major industrial plant environment or the water and water reclamation field with multiple critical processes. May assist a team leader as assigned, helping them to become familiarized with equipment, tools, work procedures, and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Work is performed under the general direction of assigned Industrial Electrician I/II, Senior Utilities Coordinator, or Section Manager. Performance is reviewed through inspection, reports, meetings and results achieved.

 
Representative Duties /Assignments
  

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

  • Assists in Installations, troubleshooting and repairs of low and medium voltage systems up to 4,160 volts with extensive supervision.
  • In accordance with manufacturers' specifications, assists in performing electrical preventative maintenance on motors which may require the removal of hot oils, greases and other liquids. Assists with refills or replacing all items to maintain the integrity of the electric motors and the related equipment.
  • Assists in calibrations and maintaining controls and process instruments and other instruments using a 4-20ma control signal.
  • Assists in maintaining arc flash compliance following safety protocols in a live environment.
  • Assist in performing troubleshooting and maintenance for all levels of infrastructure in water/water reclamation plants and lift station operation; working with mechanical and electrical equipment such as Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), fuses, breakers and contactors.
  • Assist in troubleshooting control systems equipped with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using ladder logic diagrams and electrical schematics. Uses technical manuals and prints to isolate and repair control systems.
  • Uses multimeter instruments to identify voltage and ensures the safety of the work location while performing repairs.
  • Works in enclosed spaces, adjacent to electrical equipment while installing or repairing chase pipes for wiring additional power or communication sources.
  • Works with hand tools, climbs ladders and/or opens working pull boxes to run various types of cables.
  • Assists in interpreting and understanding Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) / PLC logic which involves reading and understanding data trends used in troubleshooting equipment.
  • Utilizes a work order management system to capture and record electrical failures, views historical data, report time and resources expended to complete work orders.
  • Assists other staff with low voltage wiring while installing lights, switches and other low voltage equipment required for the maintenance of a safe working area or restoration of communications systems.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
 
Minimum Qualifications
  

High school diploma or equivalent or completion of a certified electrical (or related) program. No prior work experience is required.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.

Based on area of assignment, must have the ability to perform in confined spaces and use safety equipment including respirator equipment per Orange County requirements.

 
Preferences
  

State certified or State registered with Orange County as a Journeyman Electrician.

Medium voltage electrical work experience.

Experience in water, water reclamation or industrial operations and processes.

Familiarity with local Orange County electrical codes.

Experience in troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, and replacing damaged or malfunctioning electrical lines, systems, fixtures, controls and equipment.



9/17/2023