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INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN GROUP LEADER 2

This is supervisory industrial electrical work directing electricians engaged in alteration, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical switchgear, equipment, and fixtures at a large and diversified industrial plant complex. A significant aspect of the work is directing the on-going repair and maintenance of high-voltage primary and peripheral equipment within a large city-owned industrial complex typified by multiple, interconnected power distribution systems and extensive industrial electrical component systems and equipment. Employees work in a large industrial water utility plant or the city's international airport complex. Ensuring that work assignments are carried out in accordance with applicable regulations and standard trade practices is significant to the work. Work involves conditions which can only partially be controlled and includes light physical effort. Employees are supervised by a maintenance supervisor.

• Positions must supervise a group of Heavy Duty Industrial Electricians.
• Positions must be located in one of the City's water or wastewater process plants or at the Airport.

Directs a group of Heavy Duty Industrial Electricians engaged in the on-going repair and maintenance of high-voltage primary distribution equipment within a large city-owned industrial complex typified by multiple, interconnected power distribution systems and extensive industrial electrical component systems and equipment.

Plans, assigns, and directs work for a group of Heavy Duty Industrial Electricians engaged in the alteration, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical switchgear, equipment, and fixtures at a large and diversified industrial plant complex; provides technical advice or instructions necessary to expedite and complete work; receives reports of work performed, problems encountered, and supplies expended.

Interprets schematics and diagrams depicting interconnected electrical systems and troubleshoots these for repair purposes.

Tours work sites to observe work in progress and completed to determine that it is in accordance with approved plans and regulations and standards; assures that proper electrical regulations and safety standards are observed.

Reviews plans for contracted electrical alterations to determine compatibility with existing systems; makes recommendations concerning electrical matters during contractors' meetings.

Receives and reviews requests for electrical work from supervisors and prepares cost, time and material estimates for projected jobs; prepares requisitions for parts and supplies used in regular maintenance and repair programs; maintains an inventory of supplies on hand.

Establishes and enforces preventive maintenance schedules for industrial electrical equipment; prepares activity reports either by notations on work requests or by submitting periodic summaries itemizing activities performed and status of supplies.

Trains subordinate Heavy Duty Industrial Electricians in all aspects of work in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment.

Performs electrical work as job needs require.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• the methods, practices, tools, and equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of high-voltage primary distribution electrical equipment.
• the methods, practices, tools, and equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of heavy duty industrial machinery, electrical systems, and components.
• the principles and theory of electricity.
• the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the electricians' trade, including work with high voltages.
• schematics and diagrams within a large electrical network system typified by multiple, interconnected stations and sub-stations and extensive industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• the regulations governing electrical installation, equipment, and appliances in Philadelphia as well as the National Electrical Code.
• digital electronic equipment, including multiplexers.
• the repair and maintenance techniques required for the electrical components of industrial plants such as motors, pumps, switchgear and relays for the Water specialty.
• principles and theories of airfield lighting systems for the Airport specialty
• FAA regulations regarding the installation and repair of airport electrical equipment and lighting for the Airport specialty.
SKILL IN:
• the care and use of tools, equipment, and testing devices used to maintain industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• detecting and repairing defects in a wide variety of industrial electrical systems and equipment, including those using high voltage.
• troubleshooting industrial electrical systems and equipment.
ABILITY TO:
• direct the work of Heavy Duty Industrial Electricians engaged in the alteration, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical switchgear, equipment, and fixtures at a large and diversified industrial plant complex.
• interpret and work from technical sketches and blueprints.
• interpret schematics and prints, if required by work assignment.
• keep concise records and prepare work status reports.

EDUCATION

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.

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GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Four years of experience in the electrical trade at the full performance level in the installation or repair of electrical systems utilizing switchgear and relays powered by at least 440 volts.

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SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

WATER SPECIALTY

Three years of experience performing such work on high-voltage primary distribution equipment of at least 13.2 KV in a large industrial plant facility.

AIRPORT SPECIALTY

Three years of experience performing such work on high-voltage primary distribution equipment of at least 13.2 KV in a large industrial plant facility or airport.

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Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources, which includes the specific experience described above.

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment as an Industrial Electrician Group Leader 2 if required by work assignment.

Possession of a valid electrical contractor’s license issued by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses & Inspections at the time of appointment, if required by work assignment.