Job Description
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority.
The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.
General
Job Title
Industrial Electrician 11 (Journeyman)
Job Code
S0204
Supervises Directly
No
New or Revised
Revised
Regular or At-Will:
Regular
Date Last Revised
4/25/2025
Exempt or Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt
Compensation Approval Signature
Union/ Non-Union:
Union
Department Name and Division
MS-Electrical
Salary Schedule
Regular Wage Service (RW)
Cost Center Code
811003
Grade
RW11
Essential Position
Yes
Reports To
Foreman, Electrical (Master)
EEO Code
Skilled Craft Workers
Work Format
In-Person
Who We Are & What We Do:
At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities.
To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.
Role Description:
Industrial Electrician 11 (Journeyman) repairs and installs electrical equipment and power distribution systems by referring to blueprints, technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams and manufacturer's specifications and using test equipment. Work tasks include inspecting testing, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, modifying, and performing general maintenance of complex alternating/direct current (AC/DC) electrical and electronic equipment such as motors, transformers, generators, switches, sensors, control panels, variable frequency drives and voltage regulators.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks for electrical equipment and electronic controls and systems.
- Performs testing of electrical equipment and systems in accordance with applicable procedures and guidelines.
- Serves as a subject matter expert in diagnosing causes of malfunctions on a wide variety of electrical and electronically controlled and powered equipment and systems including Variable Frequency Drives, Motor Control Centers and Smart MCCs.
- Takes infrared images using a FLIR E-60 infrared or similar camera to identify various mechanical and electrical problems.
- Provides feedback to improve work order job plans and maintenance procedures.
- Maintains equipment and tools utilized to test, repair, install, and replace equipment.
- Maintains and manages shop stock inventory.
- Performs work involving the installation of complex electrical and electronic systems on systems up to and including 600 volt classification.
- Installs and replacement of electrical conduit and raceway systems.
- Utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) for electrical and other hazards within the work environment. Coordinates and implements Lock-Out-Tag-Out, Arc Flash and confined space entry protocols related to maintenance of electrical systems and equipment for Operations and other Trades/Skill Crafts.
- Coordinates and performs maintenance tasks within mixed craft/trade work assignments.
- Performs maintenance related housekeeping duties as required in the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems.
- Utilizes MAXIMO Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to review assignments and document work completed in the maintenance of electrical equipment and systems.
- Operates Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position. Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel.
- Complies with rules and regulations related to safety and other work-related policies and procedures of the Authority, OSHA, NFPA, and NEC.
- Performs other related duties, task
About DC Water
DC Water
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