Summary:
The Electrician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a central chilled water plant serving mission-critical customer infrastructure. This role is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting electrical power, controls, and instrumentation systems across plant equipment, ensuring continuous uptime and operational excellence.
This position plays a key role in supporting Cordia's commitment to building and operating resilient energy infrastructure that powers communities and critical environments.
Principal Responsibilities/Key Results Areas:
* Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems supporting chillers, chilled water pumps, condenser water pumps, and cooling towers
* Diagnose electrical and control issues on chillers, including motors, starters, and protective devices
* Maintain and troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs) to optimize pump and fan performance
* Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, and electrical distribution systems
* Support continuous plant operations by ensuring reliable power delivery and system uptime in a 24/7 environment
* Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-based control systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) including I/O and communication networks
* Interface with and support BAS/SCADA systems for monitoring, trending, and system adjustments
* Calibrate and maintain field instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, and flow transmitters
* Interpret and work from electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, ladder logic, and P&IDs
* Work safely on low and medium voltage systems (e.g., 480V through 4.16kV or higher, as applicable)
* Troubleshoot motors, breakers, relays, and control circuits
* Perform equipment isolation, switching, and functional testing
* Support electrical upgrades, retrofits, and commissioning activities
* Adhere to and promote compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and site-specific electrical safety programs
* Execute lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and arc flash safety requirements
* Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Partner with operations and maintenance teams to rapidly diagnose and resolve system issues
* Identify and implement opportunities to improve system reliability and energy efficiency
* Accurately document maintenance activities, findings, and corrective actions
Knowledge, Experience, Education, & Skills:
* High school diploma or GED equivalent required
* Valid state driver's license
* Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Preferred - Some industrial electrical experience in central plants, district energy systems, large-scale HVAC, or utility environments
* Experience supporting mission-critical or 24/7 operations strongly preferred
* Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and documentation
* Strong leadership ability; excellent communications skills including written, verbal, and motivational
* Ability to interpret technical manuals, prints, instructions, manufacturer's data and equipment maintenance history
* Ability to coordinate numerous activities under stress with poise, safely and successfully
* Possess an excellent working knowledge of operations and maintenance for efficient and effective production
* Level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and familiarity with PowerPoint.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Sitting Frequently
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Climbing/Balancing Occasionally
Reaching Occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling Occasionally
Lifting - 1-25 lbs Occasionally
Lifting - 25-50 lbs Occasionally
Lifting - 50+ lbs Rarely/Never
Talking Regularly
Hearing Regularly
Feeling/Touching Occasionally
Vision - Close, Peripheral, Depth, Ability to Adjust
Focus Regularly
Working Conditions:
* Normal plant environment and/or out of doors work environment. Includes working at heights, high ambient temperatures and high humidity areas at generating unit work locations
* Requires operation of a motor vehicle; Valid State Driver's License
* Regular extended and non-standard hours during critical issue resolution and to achieve project milestones
* Occasional travel to Corporate locations and other company plants
* Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, fall protection etc.)
* Requires working around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals