Industrial Electrician

Industrial Electrician

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

As an Industrial Electrician, you'll be at the heart of a high-voltage operationkeeping substations humming, motors spinning, and critical infrastructure online. This dynamic role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge equipment and tackle industrial challenges that keep the city powered and moving. If you're an experienced journey-level electrician with relevant training or education in industrial electrical systems, this could be your spark to shine apply today!

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Maintain and repair industrial electrical systems
• Service high-voltage substations and equipment
• Install and troubleshoot variable frequency drives and PLCs
• Follow safe practices for handling energized circuits
• Inspect and overhaul power generation components
• Interpret electrical diagrams and blueprints
• Install lighting, signaling, and communication systems
• Use computers for work orders and inventory access
• Maintain equipment using vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic analysis, oil analysis, and other predictive monitoring technologies, depending upon assignment.
• Perform related duties as assigned

Experience with Predictive Maintenance tools and techniques will be instrumental in the current vacancy.

Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and / or schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

The current vacancy exists in the Wastewater Management Division for the Department of Public Utilities. However, this classification also exists in the Water Division for the Department of Public Utilities and the Transportation Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

BENEFITS : UNIT 7 Classification- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 100 (IBEW)

HEALTH INSURANCE : The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT : IRS 125 plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION : Accrue (8-14) hours per month.

SICK LEAVE : Accrue eight (8) hours per month.

HOLIDAYS : Ten (10) city-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY : provided through California SDI program

BILINGUAL PREMIUM : PAY : $50 per month

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.

RETIREMENT : City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program) : an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure placement on the eligible list.

OPTION 1 :

Completion of a recognized four-year electrical apprenticeship program

AND

Two (2) years of experience as a journey-level Electrician in an industrial setting performing troubleshooting, repair, and installation transmission and power distribution equipment, large motors and motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers.

OPTION 2 :

Sixty (60) semester units from an accredited college or university in a related electrical field

AND

Two (2) years of experience as a journey-level Electrician in an industrial setting performing troubleshooting, repair, and installation transmission and power distribution equipment, large motors and motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers.

OPTION 3 :

Six (6) years of full-time electrician work experience in an industrial setting performing troubleshooting, repair, and installation of transmission and power distribution equipment, large motors and motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers.

Additional requirements :

Required to obtain a California State Electrician's Certificate of Competency within one (1) year of appointment and maintain a valid certificate for the entire term of employment in this class.

Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and a current copy of their driving record.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

The examination process may consist of the following : Application Review - Qualifying Only : Applications which meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to the oral examination. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for evaluation. Oral Examination : 100% : A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related oral examination to evaluate a candidate's knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, testing and repair of equipment used in industrial facilities, fundamentals of electricity and electronics, Cal OSHA regulations, ability to deal tactfully and effectively with supervisory and management employees, other employees and the public or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Industrial Electrician.

Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list. The oral examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of : to be determined.

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION. Please visit www.fresno.gov / jobs , select the "Job Postings" link then "Apply for a Job at the City of Fresno".

The "Instruction Guide" on how to complete an on-line application is available to view at : https : / / www.fresno.gov / wp-content / uploads / 2023 / 04 / ApplicationUserGuide2.pdf (Download PDF reader)

The work experience section MUST be completed with detailed duties, dates and weekly hours worked for each title held. Please SPECIFY WORK DUTIES related to experience as a journey-level Electrician in an industrial setting performing troubleshooting, repair, and installation transmission and power distribution equipment, large motors and motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers. Please provide specific examples for each job title rather than general statements such as tasks you performed, types of projects, equipment or tools used, and any journey-level or leadership responsibilities.

Resumes will not be accepted in substitute for a completed employment application and will not be used to evaluate minimum requirements. Applications lacking a completed work experience section may be rejected.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application. Applications lacking this documentation will be rejected.

HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION :