Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. We have been all about water for more than 80 years. Our team of professionals delivers reliable, quality water and great service to customers in 75 communities across California.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, operates, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical equipment at Company facilities operating on single and 3-phase electrical platforms up to 600V.
• Performs the startup, verification and ongoing operational support of typical industrial electrical equipment operating in a water utility environment.
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs industrial control system equipment, SCADA system equipment and related hardware. Performs startup and verification activities to verify proper equipment operation.
• Installs and maintains various instrumentation devices.
• Performs maintenance activities on electro-mechanical equipment and ancillary equipment such as valve actuators (pneumatic and electric), compressed air systems and other support systems associated with water supply and treatment facilities.
• Participates in the engineering, design and construction of electrical facilities associated with Capital Improvement Projects.
• Reviews electrical designs, prepares and reports on electrical project status, completes as-builts and participates in pre-construction meetings.
• Responsible for inspecting electrical installations and repair work performed by others.
• Ensures compliance of company facilities and equipment with applicable National Electrical Code (NEC) and other regulatory requirements and Company standards and specifications.
• Participates in scheduled safety meetings, training and other seminars.
• Oversees and maintains electrical project status data for cost control and progress reports.
• Available for emergency response, 24 hours/day, seven days/week.
• Duties may include conduit bending, wire pulling and hand digging.
• Works under general supervision. Travel may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid California Driver’s license required.
• Completion of a four-year Electrical Apprentice Program or equivalent preferred.
• Three years of experience required in the installation, maintenance and operation of industrial electrical systems operating on single phase and 3-phase electrical systems up to 600 volts.
• Knowledge of SCADA equipment and industrial control systems and instrumentation utilized in a water utility environment.
• Proficient in performing electrical calculations such as, but not limited to load calculations, wire sizing and breaker sizing calculations.
• Journeyman Understanding of ladder logic control and circuit configuration.
• Proficient in computer applications such as, but not limited to spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Knowledge of Wonderware software products preferred.
• Knowledge of PLC operation, including Modicon and Schneider products.
• May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.