Aquarion Water Company · 4 hours ago
Industrial Controls Electrician
Shelton, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$42.88/hr - $42.88/hr
2+ years expAquarion Water Company is the public water supply company for over 750,000 people in Connecticut, and they are seeking an Industrial Controls Electrician. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, problem solving, and upgrading of equipment related to water supply and treatment operations.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Assembles and installs all types of new or repaired electrical circuits, systems, instrumentation and equipment, including but not limited to motors, regulators, controllers, generators, switches
Inspects electrical equipment and machinery, diagnoses faulty operation, determines proper corrective action, document in SAP maintenance scheduling program, and makes indicated repairs. Makes meggar, voltmeter, ammeter, ground locating and other electrical tests. Possesses working knowledge of electrical distribution systems and switchgear. Must know underwriter codes, national codes, state and local codes, company rules and regulations and comply with them
Engages in company preventative maintenance activities including but not limited to VFD Maintenance, IR Thermography, MCC/Switchgear Maintenance, and assisting contractors/other AWC Supply Operations groups as required
Keeps familiar with latest types of electrical control, motor AC/DC Drive, (VFD) Variable Frequency Drives
Configure, Commission, Troubleshoot & Startup any AC/DC Drive, any (HMI) Human Machine Interface current, (PLC) Programmable Logic Controller, (DCS) Distributive Control System, and PLC/RIO panel for current and future installations in conjunction with the Control System Services Group (SCADA)
Document all electrical changes by red-line plant drawings and notify the Control System Services Group with a copy of said changes. Ensure that all wires and devices in / outside panels are labeled. Assist maintenance personnel with proper electrical symbols & check drawings marked up for accuracy. Ensure electrical panels have up to date drawings and are accurate
Excellent diagnostic skills are required as situations can be complex and non-recurring. Must be able to identify recurring and non-recurring operating conditions and maintenance needs requiring adjustment
Inspects machinery and equipment while in operation, diagnosing faulty operation, if any, lubricating it, and making such adjustments or repairs as are necessary to keep the equipment in operation
Maintains, inspects, lubricates, and repairs as necessary the following plant systems: Water system, including softener, pumps, towers, and filtering equipment; compressed air system, including compressors, valves, filters, separators, and controls; HVAC systems, including units, filters, washers, vaporizers, and fans; gas and propane systems, plant drainage and sewage disposal system. installation maintenance including landscaping
Uses hand and power tools of all kinds and variety of measuring and testing instruments
Assists other AWC departments with station upgrades and construction as necessary
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Connecticut driver's license with a clean driving record is required
A current Connecticut Electrician's License (E2), required
A minimum of two (2) years' experience as a licensed electrician required
Complete understanding of electrical theory, electronics, industrial control systems and instruments
Ability to assemble and install all types of new or repaired electrical circuits, systems, instrumentation and equipment
Ability to inspect electrical equipment and machinery, diagnose faulty operation, determine proper corrective action, document in SAP maintenance scheduling program, and make indicated repairs
Possesses working knowledge of electrical distribution systems and switchgear
Knowledge of underwriter codes, national codes, state and local codes, company rules and regulations and comply with them
Engage in company preventative maintenance activities
Keep familiar with latest types of electrical control, motor AC/DC Drive, (VFD) Variable Frequency Drives
Configure, Commission, Troubleshoot & Startup any AC/DC Drive, any (HMI) Human Machine Interface current, (PLC) Programmable Logic Controller, (DCS) Distributive Control System, and PLC/RIO panel
Document all electrical changes by red-line plant drawings and notify the Control System Services Group
Ensure that all wires and devices in / outside panels are labeled
Assist maintenance personnel with proper electrical symbols & check drawings marked up for accuracy
Ensure electrical panels have up to date drawings and are accurate
Excellent diagnostic skills to identify recurring and non-recurring operating conditions and maintenance needs requiring adjustment
Inspect machinery and equipment while in operation, diagnosing faulty operation, lubricating it, and making necessary adjustments or repairs
Maintain, inspect, lubricate, and repair plant systems including water system, compressed air system, HVAC systems, gas and propane systems, plant drainage and sewage disposal system
Use hand and power tools of all kinds and variety of measuring and testing instruments
Assist other AWC departments with station upgrades and construction as necessary
Preferred
Strong customer service, project management, electrical and mechanical skills
Problem Solving: (Situations are identical; similar; differing; variable; non-recurring)
Excellent diagnostic skills are required as situations can be complex and non-recurring
Can identify recurring and non-recurring operating conditions and maintenance needs requiring adjustment
Accountability: (Assist others, share responsibility, fully responsible, direct others.)
Once fully trained, successful candidate will participate in a standby rotation
A current Connecticut Electrician's License (E1), preferred
Company
Aquarion Water Company
Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply and wastewater treatment company for more than 780,000 people in 73 cities and towns in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joy Hyde
Executive Assistant to CFO
Ken Zima
CIO-Director, Information Technology
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