Title: Electrical and Instrumentation Control Specialist

Location: Cedar Knolls, NJ (On-site)

Status: Full Time (40 hours), Non-exempt

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 annually Overtime

PLEASE SEE THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION SUBMISSION DETAILS AT OUR WEBSITE: smcmua.org/careers.htm

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary package, commensurate with experience, Comprehensive Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision), PTO including vacation, sick, and other forms of PTO, Retirement benefits, 457b option, Tuition Reimbursement/paid training, FSA, Life insurance (waiting periods may apply).

Job Description Scope:

The position requires expertise in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical and instrumentation control systems, used in water treatment facility operations; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Renders services for the purposes of providing potable water.
• Assists in the review of contractor-supplied electrical and control systems-related designs, record documents, shop drawings, conduct field construction inspections, as-built records, etc.
• Assists in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) in related matters (electrical and instrumentation control, etc.), and hardware standards.
• Designs electrical and control schematics, layouts, ladder, and relay logic for new and existing projects.
• Utilizes working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation process control equipment, P&IDs, control elementary drawings, ISA instrument specifications, and loop diagrams.
• Reviews the current electrical, and relevant mechanical, and physical conditions of the facilities and develops and implements an annual auditing and electrical maintenance program for the above-ground assets.
• Develops an in-house certification program to validate basic electrical troubleshooting skillset for Treatment and Pumping operations.
• Inspects locations where work is being performed, both on-site and off-site; ensures conformity with repair requisitions, submittals, plans, diagrams, and specifications.
• Determines special equipment needs and assesses and identifies solutions to problems; accurately diagnoses electronic, electromechanical, and instrumentation malfunctions.
• Performs confined space entries to operate and maintain electrical, controls, and instrumentation equipment, if needed.
• Works collaboratively with the Operations Risk Manager to identify hazards and ensures safe work procedures and processes are in place and followed.
• Coordinates instrumentation, control systems, and electrical work with other divisions and other entities as needed; and assists staff with implementing changes.
• Researches, recommends, and implements systems to enhance systems functionality and reliability. Investigates new technological developments and processes.
• Reviews work performed by outside contractors, participates in factory witness testing, and coordinates electrical system issues between project engineering, and the instrumentation contractor.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of camera surveillance equipment, access control, and fire panel alarm systems.
• Demonstrates proficiency in tracing and diagnosing field wiring conditions; and developing point-to-point wiring documentation.
• Demonstrates proficient ability to build control system panels and enclosures; and assists in developing company standards.
• Performs administrative tasks associated with the production of manuals, quality control and assurance reports, compliance reports, record management, etc.
• Demonstrates proficiency in installing and configuring VFD, Soft starters, and other related MCC systems.
• Functions of this position include work assignments in the ambient atmosphere including extreme cold, hot, wet, or other inclement weather conditions. Scheduled 24/7 standby duties with an approximate 60-minute on-site response time. Scheduled work assignments and nonscheduled emergency callouts, on non-standard workdays and/ or work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Standby and response to emergency callouts is a core function of this position.
• Performs related and other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

· US ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science or higher degree civil, mechanical, chemical, or environmental engineering or other approved discipline.

o Significant additional experience and/or licenses and certifications, or other electrical and mechanical education and training.

• Minimum ten (10) years of qualified experience, coordination, installation, maintenance, operation and/or design of electrical (low and high voltage) and industrial control systems for public water systems.
• Experience with data communications systems, protocols, wired and wireless network systems, and radio telemetry.
• Proficiency in the preparation of electrical drawings, schematics, control logic, and reading process instrumentation and control, electrical, and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules including NFPA 70 and 70E standards for electrical installations and workplace safety.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Excellent comprehension, written, and oral skills in English so that involved and complicated instructions and technical texts can be read, understood, produced, and communicated to staff.
• Knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment used in various electrical and control systems construction, and maintenance.
• Maintains up-to-date skill sets to remain current with the best available technologies and practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; specifically Excel and Word.
• Proficient in basic computer networking and radio/cellular communications.
• Working harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and the public.
• Maintain an understanding and satisfactory compliance with the SMCMUA policies, procedures, practices, processes, and essential functions required for the position.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex process control problems related to water/wastewater systems.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changes in priority efficiently.

Company Description:

In 1977, the Governing Bodies of Morristown, Morris Township, Morris Plains, and Hanover Township (the Creating Municipalities) passed parallel ordinances creating The Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (SMCMUA or Authority). SMCMUA provides high-quality drinking water to customers in Morristown, Morris Township, Morris Plains, and Hanover Township with some service in Mendham Township and Harding Township, and to certain customers and municipalities outside its District in Morris County, New Jersey. On a typical day, about 100,000 people rely on SMCMUA's commitment to high quality for their drinking water needs.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

SMCMUA prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, pregnancy, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and disability.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person