Maintenance Electrician (SCA) - Military Services Group

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities. American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indexfor the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Primary Role Provide general direction and oversight of electrical plans during planning and development of new or renovated plant and lift station projects. Performs other related functions and duties as assigned or as they become apparent and necessary. This position is required to carry out tasks with a minimum of directions. The person must demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and ability to complete jobs with and without help from othersKey Accountabilities

• Responsible for all project electrical work, including but not limited to, installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment, lighting, outlets, switches, wiring motors, motor controls, instrumentation installation and troubleshooting, SCADA system hardware maintenance, start-up testing, control panel maintenance, and power tools.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers. Coordinates and communicates with project personnel as well as other outside entities to ensure operational reliability and environmental compliance.
• Capable of conducting duties in a safe, efficient manner that will insure safety to themselves, co-workers and the public. Follows Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies. Reports unsafe conditions.
• Participation in the following safety programs plus other safety programs identified by AW:

• Respiratory Program
• Lock-out Tag-out Program
• Bloodborne Pathogen Program
• Chlorine Safety Program
• Confine Space Program
• Fall Protection & Climbing Safety Program
• Hazard Communication Program
• Hearing Conservation Program
• Hot Works Program
• Pipe Plug Safety Program
• PPE Safety Program
• SPPC Program Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to properly utilize precision tools and instruments (electrical test equipment, thermo graphic analysis and vibration equipment).
• Ability to properly utilize tools required by the job, including but not limited to, hand tools, power tools.
• Capable of written and verbal communication to all necessary entities.
• Demonstrates knowledge, ability and understanding of electrical tasks normally associated with water distribution and wastewater collection systems, as well as electro-mechanical related equipment.
• Must have a thorough knowledge, understanding and ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics and ladder logic drawings.
• Knowledge of and access to electrical commercial and industrial codes as defined by NEC, OSHA, NFPA.
• Understands and can operate basic computer software, including RSLogix and RS Link’s ladder logic electrical control diagnostic software. Has an understanding of computer hardware, SCADA and wiring instruments. Experience/Education
• High School diploma, GED, or experience in related field.
• 3-5 years as an electrician working with 480-volt electrical systems.
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Certification as a licensed electrician desired, but not required as equivalent experience and training can be substituted. Work Environment
• Subject to outdoor/indoor elements and to temperature changes, hot/cold, walking, kneeling standing, lifting, and bending. Must be able to lift up to 75lbs.
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