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Plans and guides the work of a crew consisting of apprentice and journeyman-level industrial electrical workers. Participates in the maintenance and repair of electrical control panels and electrical circuits, motors, distribution centers, breakers, pumps, motor controls, switch gears, relays, regulators, and other electrical or electronic equipment. Monitors the inventory of repair and replacement parts, supplies and initiates purchase requests as needed. Ensures compliance with safety regulations and procedures. Diagnoses and troubleshoots electrical circuits where a blueprint or schematic may not be available. Creates schematics and inserts into the plant on-line O&M manuals. Troubleshoots complex electrical problems on motors up to 1250 HP and generators up to 2500KW. Installs and programs variable frequency drives; performs a variety of highly skilled tasks in the maintenance of 3-phase low and medium voltage up to 4160 volts for industrial electrical equipment. Participates as an organizer and leader in the maintenance, repair, rebuild, or rehabilitation of the plant electrical equipment and control systems, utilizes wastewater related computer software to maintain work orders, requisition parts, supplies, and on line O&M. Makes necessary repairs and replacements, and tests effectiveness of corrective action; installs, modifies, and replaces circuits, controls, motors and other electrical equipment in accordance with electrical code and safety guidelines. Installs circuits for power, lighting and equipment using all types of wiring methods (rigid metal conduits and conductors). Responds to routine and emergency service calls after normal working hours; performs related duties as required.

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

Illustrative Duties

• Troubleshoots the most complex high voltage equipment, control and power system failures to determine the cause and corrective action required;
• Performs inspections of power distribution centers, motor control centers and other electrical control panels and equipment;
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems and equipment up to 5000 volts and 4000 amps;
• Troubleshoots, repairs and/or installs main switchboards, main and branch circuits breakers, disconnects and wiring devices such as switches, convenience receptacles and dedicated receptacles, possibly without the aid of a blueprint or schematic because of equipment age;
• Leads and performs major or complex installations and repair projects;
• Performs predictive and preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer recommendations on electrical equipment;
• Utilizes computerized maintenance management and/or Enterprise Asset Management system to maintain records of work required, work performed, work hours and repair parts and materials used;
• Utilizes Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems to troubleshoot electrical problems;
• Utilizes Variable Frequency Drives and Programmable Logic Controllers to troubleshoot and make repairs;
• Plans, assigns and oversees the work of more junior industrial electricians as well as daily
• training of the less experienced industrial electricians and provides input to supervisor for performance appraisals;
• Responsible for compliance with safety standards and regulations on the assigned shift and work station;
• Maintains records and inventory of repair and replacement parts and supplies to ensure availability of parts to minimize down-time of equipment;
• Effectively communicates with customers, employees and supervisors;
• Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines;
• Reports and monitors unsafe working conditions;
• Complies with safety competencies.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Master level knowledge of the standard practices, tools, and equipment of the electrical trade;
• Master level knowledge of applicable county, state and national electrical, NFPA and safety codes;
• Thorough knowledge of safety regulations and procedures as well as common hazards and precautionary methods for working with electricity.
• Thorough knowledge of computers, Variable Frequency Drives, Programmable Logic Controllers, Computerized Maintenance Management and/or Enterprise Management Systems, Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition systems and diagnostic measures;
• Working knowledge of supply and policy and procedures;
• Ability to distinguish different color wiring;
• Ability to use computers;
• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, schematics, blue prints and manuals;
• Ability to train and lead subordinates, less experienced industrial electricians and employees from other sections;
• Ability to lead other employees;
• Ability to work in confined spaces;
• Ability to comprehend confined space training;
• Ability to comprehend and comply to safety practices;
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with customers, employees and supervisors.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the following:
graduation from high school, or a GED issued by a state department of education or equivalent and six years of experience as an industrial electrician.

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
A valid motor vehicle driver's license.
A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Master Electrician's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check,
pre-employment physical and annual thereafter, a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two or more years of experience as lead industrial electrician.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Capable of climbing ladders and steps. Capable of lifting 50 pounds. Capable of adequate color perception. Working conditions may include inclement weather, as well as being exposed to raw waste or environments generating methane gas. All duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview. May include exercise.

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability 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. EEO/AA/TTY.