Job Description

Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply company for more than 750,000 people in 72 cities and towns throughout Connecticut, as well as serving customers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and among the seven largest in the U.S. Based in Bridgeport, CT, it has been in the public water supply business since 1857. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices. Aquarion Water Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eversource.

Job Summary

A position is available in the Operations Systems & Efficiency group for an Industrial Controls Electrician. The successful candidate will be routinely engaged in the installation, problem solving and upgrading of equipment at various facilities that supply, treat, pump, store and distribute water through the company’s service area. A complete understanding of electrical theory, electronics, industrial control systems and instruments shall be maintained with yearly training in both electrical licensing and instrumentation certification. The position may require overtime to respond to electrical/control system emergencies during evenings, weekends, and holidays as well as mandatory participation in a routine standby.

Principal Responsibilities

Electrical Capabilities:

• 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.

Mechanical Capabilities:

• 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.

Preferred Requirements

• 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. Also, if applicable, state dollar volume of assets controlled, and number of people supervised, directly and indirectly). 
• Once fully trained, successful candidate will participate in a standby rotation.

Education/Certifications

• 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 current Connecticut Electrician’s License (E1), preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a licensed electrician required.

Salary

• This position is classified as a Non-Union Hourly position with a rate range that has a training wage of $42.88/hour.
• Successful candidate will move through Step 1 through 8 of the range with satisfactory performance to the maximum salary.
• This position is Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 3:30PM.
• This position will be reporting out of our Shelton (CT) office.

Aquarion Water Company is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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