Industrial Electrician I

DPWES is a nationally recognized Utility of the Future responsible for maintaining more than 3,000 miles of sanitary sewers, 60+ pump-stations, and a NACWA Platinum Award winning 67 million gallon per day treatment plant.

If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then the Wastewater Collection Division is the place for you.

Under general supervision of the industrial electrician supervisor responsible for designing, installing, maintaining and repairing complex industrial electrical equipment and systems

Works in the field, diagnosing and resolving complex electrical problems on a wide variety of rotating, moving and heavy equipment including high voltage distribution centers, motor controllers, pump, generators, presses, lighting systems and underground cable.

Troubleshoots, repairs and installs variable frequency drives (VFD’s) Performs diagnostic work up to the programmable logic controllers (PLC) and the digital control systems (DCS) lode.

Maintains and does monthly inspections as well as a monthly exercising of back-up emergency generators located throughout the county at out pump stations.

Performs predictive and preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations on electrical equipment.

Creates work orders, requisitions equipment and parts.

Performs work in safe manner according to all regulations; participates in safety training and reports unsafe conditions.

Subject to 24-hour call back and must, therefore, be able to work emergency overtime.

Wastewater Management is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please visit us here to learn more about us.

DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Benefits:

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates, and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:

Benefits

Retirement

Note: Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies. This position is designated as emergency service and is subject to 24-hour on-call and may be required to report to work during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies, including after-hours and weekend work during emergency incidents to fulfill emergency service duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, or a GED issued by a state department of education or equivalent; successful completion of an approved electrician's apprentice program and two years of experience as an industrial electrician.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

A valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a driver's license check, and a pre-employment physical examination to the satisfaction of the employer.

Subject to 24-hour call back and must, therefore, be able to work emergency overtime. Subject to working in adverse weather conditions and may be exposed to raw waste or environments generating methane gas. Ability to distinguish different color wiring.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Five (5) years of experience overseeing or managing preventive, corrective, and emergency repairs to industrial equipment in the most efficient and effective manner to reduce equipment downtime.

Four (4) years of experience coordinating and collaborating with managers and supervisors on the periodization in the repair effort.

Five (5) years of experience performing inspections of operating assets to ensure proper functioning.

Commonwealth of Virginia Journeyman Electrician’s license

Excellent written and oral communication

Four (4) years of experience using Microsoft Suites applications

Confined Space Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to distinguish colors of electrical conductors. Ability to drive county vehicles to and from job sites/ pumping stations throughout the county to perform electrical work. Ability to routinely climb ladders and stairs, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend or twist their body to perform troubleshooting of industrial equipment. Ability to stand, kneel or bend for long periods of time and occasional stooping. Ability to use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects and to move two or more limbs together while remaining in place. Ability to work in a variety of work environments hot and cold weather and noisy environments, etc. May be exposed to raw waste. Able to lift 50 pounds. Drive 1/2, 3/4 and 1ton utility truck and operate hoisting equipment, stooping and extended standing. Frequent exposure to loud noises and rare exposure to airborne substances and routine climbing. Must also be able to operate tools in close proximity to industrial electrical components. Must be capable of pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, stooping, walking, and climbing to enter permitted confined spaces such as in and out of catch basins and manholes. Per safety requirements, confined spaces may not be entered by persons who weigh 310lbs. or more. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

Fairfax County was home to many of America’s earliest statesmen, including George Washington of Mount Vernon and George Mason of Gunston Hall. It is one of the premier centers of technology in the United States. Located just west of the nation’s capital, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It has a large, diverse and dynamic economy, and is home for eight Fortune 500 companies, more than 400 international owned firms, and the largest concentration of technology jobs of any major U.S. market. Minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses make significant contributions to the economy and add diversity to the business community.

The County offers residents an excellent environment in which to raise and educate their children. The Fairfax County Public School System and area private schools offer parents numerous education options. Fairfax County is also a leader in higher education, where five major colleges and universities, including the main campus of George Mason University, are located. Northern Virginia Community College – the largest community college in the Commonwealth of Virginia – has two campuses in Fairfax County. The community has a wealth of cultural and recreational resources that provide abundant opportunities for children to learn and grow.