What do you value in your next job?
At the Orange County Sanitation District our Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic. If the following values ring true with you, we'd love to invite you to explore our career opportunities further.
Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and Respect
We aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service.
Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving
We lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts.
Customer Service, Transparency, and Accountability
We are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders.
Resiliency, Innovation, and Learning
We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals.
Safety
We are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices.
OC San is currently looking to fill the role of a Lead Electrical Technician.
Under direction, leads, oversees, and participates in the work of staff responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical equipment up to 12K volts; oversees and performs predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment; oversees and assists contractors as necessary; and performs duties as assigned.
Performs preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on electrical, generation and distribution systems including 12K volt generators, exciters, 12K volt circuit breakers, generator controls, 12K volt power transformers and motors up to 2,600 horsepower. Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; contacts other departments involved in the maintenance or repair of equipment; lays out job plans; requisitions materials as required. Able to read, maintain and update all electrical drawings, schematics and single line drawings.
The Lead Electrical Technician performs the more complex advanced-journey level functions and provides training to less experienced Electrical Technicians. Position is responsible for ensuring that the crew is performing corrective and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, installations, and repairs such as: isolating power and ground wires; installing grounding cables; restoring power; inspecting equipment; checking voltage and amperage; installing electrical circuits; bending and installing conduit; and pulling wire and wiring circuits according to blueprints, electrical drawings, schematics and single line drawings.
This person will oversee and perform a variety of tests, samples, readings, and other necessary precautions to determine if equipment is showing any signs of deterioration. In addition, the Lead Electrical Technician will be responsible for creating written procedures for switching and Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) for 12KV through 480 volts. Other duties will include verifying the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, compliance with standards and specifications, safety, and timeliness; training and mentoring staff; and assisting inspectors and contractors as necessary.
Required:

High school diploma or G.E.D., supplemented by specialized training or coursework such as relevant trade school in electrical technology or a related field.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical equipment, components, and systems.
Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License.

Vacancies: 1
(an eligible list may be established for future vacancies)
Apply online at:
APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE: Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 5:00 P.M.
(or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received)
Hiring Salary Range: $55.41 - $61.10 /Hour
(starting salary will be within this range based upon qualifications)
Physical Demands

Mobility to work in and around wastewater treatment plants, pump/lift stations, and related utility systems and facilities; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various OC San sites, projects, and/or meetings.
Perform moderate to heavy physical work; to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 51 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
Possible entry into confined spaces and the use of confined entry equipment and protective safety equipment.
Vision to inspect and operate equipment.
Field work requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards.
Finger dexterity to operate and repair tools and equipment.

Environmental Elements

Field work in and around facilities with exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, heights, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants.
Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Other Requirements

May be required to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
Standby and Call Back: Employees in this classification may be required to participate in standby duty and are subject to call back, which may include nights, weekends and 24-hour emergency call out with little or no notice. Any employee designated to serve on standby, or report to an emergency, and refuses to do such, shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Probationary Period: All OC San employees, except classifications considered "at-will", are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, policies, and/or resolutions. Employees who have not yet successfully completed their initial probationary period serve "at-will" and may be released from employment without cause or recourse to any appeal or grievance procedures.
Pre-Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of OC San's pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation, a physical examination, and a drug screen.
Work Location Assignment: Employees will be assigned to a work location based on business needs.

Disaster Service Workers
All OC San employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section ). Employment with the OC San requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Other Information
For the full range of duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions please review the Classification Specification for this position found on our website . Applicants must clearly demonstrate, through their application materials, that they meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the job announcement and class specification to receive further consideration. However, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.
False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.
To ensure your application is accurate and complete, please review the Job Application Guide.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of OC San's pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation and a physical examination. For some positions, this may include a drug screen. False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.
Reference Checks will be conducted by OC San to verify employment related information for all potential employees once a contingent job offer is made during the background investigation process. This is done to ensure that individuals who join OC San are well qualified and have a strong potential to be successful in their employment . click apply for full job details

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