Electrical Power Technician at Arlington County Government

Arlington, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

117686.4

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical maintenance, Industrial electrical equipment, Instrumentation, Voltage distribution, Motor control centers, Three-phase motors, Variable speed motor controllers, Troubleshooting, Calibration, Programmable logic controllers, Distributed control systems, Fluid dynamics, Hydraulics, Confined space entry, Electrical repair, Preventive maintenance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Important Notice: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a technically competent Electrical Power Technician (EPT) for their state-of-the-art Wastewater Treatment Plant [https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Water-Utilities/Sewer/Wastewater-Treatment/Water-Pollution-Control-Plant], a 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, continuous operation facility that treats 24 million gallons of wastewater [https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Water-Utilities/Sewer/Wastewater-Treatment] each day from residences and businesses. This position will be responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of complex industrial electrical equipment, systems, and instrumentation, specifically within the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) and the Water and Sewer Lift Stations. The EPT series is a two-tier, multi-grade pay program designed to encompass a range of skill levels I and II. Employees in this classification perform duties that span from trainee and journeyman levels to advanced technical trades work. This program ensures a broad scope of expertise to meet the critical technical demands of these essential facilities. The industrial equipment in the plant and pumping stations include a wide variety of rotating, moving and heavy equipment including voltage (600V and 4160V) distribution centers, motor control centers, three-phase motors, control panels, alarms, sump pumps, variable speed motor controllers, pumps, generators, presses, conveyor belts, lighting system and underground cable.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of complex industrial electrical equipment and instrumentation at a wastewater treatment plant. The role involves working with high-voltage distribution systems, motor controls, and various mechanical equipment to ensure continuous facility operations.