- CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEE ONLY* Manager - Electrical Maintenance (Production)
Salary
$89,669.00 - $160,514.00 Annually
Location
Wurzbach Pump Station: 6007 Wurzbach, San Antonio, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-00201
Department
PRODUCTION OPS
Opening Date
07/24/2026
Closing Date
8/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Grade 22 - Starting annual salary: $89,669.00. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager - Electrical Maintenance is responsible for the maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment for all SAWS facilities. Responsibilities include the achievement of electrical department objectives; preparing and completing action plans; implementing productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying trends; and implementing change to improve overall department performance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supervises, selects, develops, trains, and evaluates personnel.
- Forecasts, allocates, and monitors the human, physical and financial resources for the assigned area.
- Develops and executes Operations & Maintenance budgets.
- Develops, recommends and implements division policies and procedures.
- Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative professional working relationships.
- Responsible for promoting safety training, awareness and injury prevention.
- Evaluates complex data to prepare various technical and managerial reports.
- Oversees complex repairs to existing electrical equipment.
- Plans and directs electrical preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
- Develops maintenance schedules and requirements for all equipment.
- Evaluates electrical work in progress and upon completion to determine the quality
and timeliness of assignments.
- Meets electrical maintenance financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; and initiating corrective actions.
- Determines procedures for maintenance, installation, modification and repair of electrical equipment.
- Reviews electrical designs, construction documents, and submittals; and provides comments for adequacy to ensure operational requirements are met.
- Interfaces with Engineering Group and Predictive Maintenance departments for guidance or directions for electrical issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
DECISION MAKING
- The Manager- Electrical Maintenance receives limited supervision.
- Acts on behalf of the Department Director when he/she is unavailable.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Associates Degree in Environmental Science, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
- State of Texas Master Electrician License.
- Six years of progressively responsible Electrical or Electrical Maintenance experience including three years experience in a supervisor or lead capacity.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License.
- Proficient in the use of computer software including, word processing, spreadsheets, and computerized maintenance management systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
- Demonstrated expert-level skills in high and low voltage applications, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, electrical codes and effective management skills.
- Demonstrated experience in predictive maintenance theory, implementation and execution.
- Demonstrated experience and support of NFPA-70E and associated safety programs.
JOB DIMENSIONS
- Supervises a staff of approximately 37 electricians.
- Contact with internal and external customers, executive management, consultants, contractors, vendors and regulatory agencies.
- Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally. Working conditions are in an office and field environment. Field environment working conditions include frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; animals, snakes and poisonous insects. May be required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated equipment. May operate a company vehicle but will not be authorized to have a take home vehicle.
Will be required to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as shift work, on call, or emergency response situations.
#LI-DNI
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:
- Competitive, market-based salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug program
- Vision care plan
- Two retirement plans
- Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
- Disability income
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
- Wellness programs
- On-Site Fitness Facilities
- Community service opportunities
Click on the link for additional information regarding benefits: SAWS Benefits
01
- Are you a current SAWS employee (part-time, full-time, or intern)?
- Part-time Employee
- Full-Time Employee
- Intern Employee
- Not Applicable
02
- Which best describes your highest level of education?
- I do NOT have a High School Diploma/GED
- I have a High School Diploma or GED
- I have some college hours (less than 60 credits)
- I have an Associates Degree or equivalent amount of credits (60 credits or more)
- I have a Bachelors Degree
- I have a Masters Degree or higher level of education
03
- If you attended college, indicate college hours completed, degree type, and major.
04
How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in Electrical or Electrical Maintenance?
- Less than 3 years of experience
- At Least 3 years but less than 6 years of experience
- 6 or more years of experience
05
Please describe your progressively responsible experience that you have in Electrical or Electrical Maintenance as outlined on your application and/or resume. If none, enter N/A.
06
How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory or lead role?
- No experience
- Less than 3 years of experience
- Between 3 and 5 years of experience
- More than 5 years of experience
07
In detail, please describe your previous supervisory/lead experience. Please include your job title, name of previous employer, the total number of employees under your direct supervision, and the type of work you were supervising (example - construction, maintenance, fleet, warehouse, food service, etc.). If no experience, enter N/A.
08
Are you licensed by the State of Texas as a Master Electrician?
- Yes
- No
- No, but I am licensed in another state.
09
If you answered "Yes" to the above question please provide your Master Electrician license number and expiration date.
10
- Do you have a valid Texas drivers license? If so, what type of drivers license do you have?
- Class C
- Class CDL - B
- Class CDL - A
- I do not have a valid drivers license.
- I have a valid drivers license from another state.
Required Question
Employer San Antonio Water System
Address 2800 U.S. Hwy. 281 N.
San Antonio, Texas, 78212
Website https://www.saws.org/career-opportunities/