Position is open until filled. First review August 24, 2022.

JOB SUMMARY
Conducts a variety of maintenance work related to the support of the City’s wastewater lift stations, water production stations, pressure stations, water storage tanks, SCADA system, and reclaim station controls; diagnoses and repairs system and/or equipment issues; assists in monitoring facilities and stations for regulatory compliance; and performs other related duties.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts daily inspections and adjustments on instrumentation and control systems used to monitor and/or operate the City’s Wastewater Treatment facility, Water Treatment facility, water production stations, pressure stations, water storage tanks, wastewater lift stations, and reclaim stations; performs functional testing, routine maintenance and preventative care for electronic control equipment; communication cables, antennas and cable connections; calibrates and configures control on electronic equipment; diagnoses and repairs malfunctioning recording and transmitting devices; repairs piping, tubing, and brackets; welds brackets and supports as required.
• Installs and/or modifies instrumentation and control systems; monitors for proper operation and conformance with plans and specifications; modifies design and change control circuits; implements/modifies computer software programs for data logging and control; provides direction for outside contractors, engineers, and vendors regarding installation and/or specialized control systems maintenance; inspects contractor/vendor installations for compatibility and functionality.
• Monitors inventory levels; assists in the preparation of requisitions; purchase required materials, parts, and services; updates the asset management system; reviews system reports for pending work orders, backlogged work requests, and preventative maintenance schedules; monitors the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
• Prepares schematics; maintains records of installed system parameters and control logic; documents system changes, performance, and failures.
• Miscellaneous:
  • Provides assistance in monitoring/maintaining facility inventory.
  • Maintains assigned departmental vehicle and equipment.
  • Attends and participates in meetings as required.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• This position works under general supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years technical training in electronic maintenance is desired.
• Two (2) years experience in the maintenance of process instrumentation and control equipment is required.
• Experience programming PLC ladder logic is desired. 
• Class “D” water or Class I wastewater certification within two (2) years employment.
• Level II Wastewater Collections, Class C Distribution Water Treatment, or Class C Surface Water Treatment certifications are required within four (4) years of employment.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Required to perform after hours standby duties
• Must be able to respond within one (1) hour for emergency calls.