Electrician/Mechanical Technician (WA)

New Mexico Water Service Company
United States, New Mexico, Cannon Air Force Base
Jan 14, 2025
The Electrical Mechanical Technician participates in the construction of pump stations, storage facilities and central control systems and is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting all electrical service work. This position is located in Gig Harbor, WA. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Participates in above ground construction, including pump house building, plumbing and electrical, setting hydro tanks, and pouring slabs for tanks, generators, and propane cylinders Maintains and repairs automatic control valves in the distribution system Installs new pumps and necessary operating equipment Installs and maintains radio control systems Installs and maintains central and remote control equipment Installs and maintains various types of control valves, both electrically and hydraulically operated Installs and repairs all electrical systems Installs and maintains water treatment equipment Checks elevated tanks and appurtenances Repairs and tests meters, including flow and production meters Completes necessary paperwork Participates in the Company's Continuous Improvement Process Performs other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED Extensive electrical experience working with motor and pump controls for water and wastewater State of Washington Water Distribution Specialist certification within 1 year of employment First Aid certificate Washington state Electrical License EL03 or EL01 Journeyman Valid State of Washington Driver's License with clean driving record Upon hire, must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Knowledge of all machines and tools used in the job Basic to advanced knowledge of electrical pumping plants Knowledge of safety regulations, protocols, principles, practices and procedures for water systems Basic math skills Ability to recognize potential dangers when installing and maintaining electrical equipment and controls that could result in injury to other employees or damage to Company equipment or customers residence plumbing Ability to communicate well with others, both verbally and in writing Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written policies, procedures and instructions Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or verbal instructions Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines Ability to regularly interact with employees, public, and customers, requiring common sense, tact and diplomacy in order to accomplish assignments Ability to provide outstanding customer service Ability to work after hours and remain on-call Salary Range: $62,100 - $113,000 Deadline to submit resume is Tuesday, September 21, 2021. The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.