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Description JOB SUMMARY Oversees the maintenance of wastewater treatment plant high voltage equipment, substations, various electrical controls, instrumentation, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and other electronic equipment. Serves as a primary contact for plant electrical, instrument, and process control systems equipment repairs. Plans and allocates resources to align with plant operational, maintenance, financial and strategic objectives. Directs and supervises the work of related maintenance employees. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Responsible for managing the plant's electrical and instrumentation equipment. Promotes and drives the electrical and instrumentation aspects of the maintenance program using asset management techniques. Communicates technical information for problem diagnosis and problem resolution to staff and contractors. Reads and interprets complex information from manuals, diagrams and schematics to perform maintenance repair and replacement activities for plant equipment and facilities. - Provides standard maintenance procedures for electrical and instrumentation staff. Consults with the Asset Reliability Manager to establish preventive maintenance procedures and schedules. Schedules, assigns and supervises in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment including switchgear, PLCs and electrical motors. Oversees the troubleshooting and repairs of electrical and electronic circuits and equipment to 4160 volts. Supervises the installation of conduit, wiring, relays, metering equipment, control and timing devices. - Plans the electrical and instrumentation maintenance program activities and coordinates repair work with plant operations. Inspects plant equipment at regular intervals to determine necessary repairs. Reviews operating reports and inspection records to identify faulty equipment. Plans the electrical maintenance program activities including preparing job plan specifications and cost estimates for electrical systems. Maintains records of electrical maintenance, repair and inspection activities. Plans layout and design of new electrical and instrumentation systems. Modifies existing electrical, instrumentation and process control systems. - Monitors contracted upgrades for construction and maintenance operation. Develops and prepares project status and performance reports. Prepares reports, forms, correspondence and related documentation regarding assigned operations. Ensures that all required forms and reports are properly completed and filed in a timely manner. - Works with management to develop specification for equipment purchases. Provides input on design of new equipment. Initiates requisitions for supplies, parts and materials. Communicates with various vendors, Operation & Maintenance, and Engineering personnel regarding electrical and instrumentation equipment specifications and purchases. - Responsible for leading, developing and engaging the plant electrical and instrumentation team. Prioritizes and distributes assignments and prepares daily work schedules. Responsible for initiating the selection and promotion process. Provides coaching, mentoring and managing of performance of staff. Trains electrical and instrumentation personnel as to methods and procedures, standards of performance and other factors affecting work. Responsible for assessing performance, provides constructive feedback, documents discipline issues and takes corrective action as needed. Responsible for maintaining positive morale, resolving disputes and maintaining discipline of staff. Holds grievance or disciplinary hearings as needed. Responsible for time tracking including approving time worked and time off requests in Human Resource Information System. Ensures effective health, safety, environmental and preventive maintenance programs are in place to achieve plant and organi