Treatment Plant Control Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position performs preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical systems at the City’s water and wastewater plants, lift stations, water booster stations and outdoor and indoor swimming pools and fountains.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Inspect pumps, mechanical drives, electrical components, feeding systems, etc., as part of a formal preventive maintenance schedule to avoid unnecessary equipment malfunctions.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots complex control circuits in MCC’s and works with relay logic using a wide variety of diagnostic equipment to determine the source of malfunction.
• Installs conduit and electrical circuits for treatment plants, pump stations, and booster stations.
• Installs, programs, and troubleshoots PLCs.
• Installs system/component upgrades. Review software licenses and program backups.
• Ensures state-required meter calibrations are performed and documented.
• Maintains records of labor and parts and materials used for each work project.
• Reports to work for standby after-hours needs, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the maintenance, repair, and installation of equipment in water treatment and distribution systems, and wastewater treatment and collection systems.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of operating systems and communication protocols.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and practices applicable to working with electrical and electronics systems.
• Skill in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work related to treatment plant and pump station electrical systems and equipment.
• Skill in the installation, programming, calibration, and commissioning of various electrical/instrumentation devices.
• Skill in reading and understanding schematics and blueprints.
• Skill in accurately diagnosing equipment malfunctions.
• Skill in the use of a variety of test equipment and specialized hand and power tools.
• Skill in fabricating and repairing components necessary for equipment installation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; take responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work; respond to unplanned requests; complete assigned tasks and report progress; demonstrate behavior consistent with Department direction.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with the public.
• Ability to take control of situations in a responsible manner.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays due to adverse weather conditions, construction projects, or other emergency service.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSING, and CERTIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree in an electrical, electronics, or a related field with three (3) years’ experience in the maintenance of MCC equipment; or High School Diploma/equivalent with experience equivalent to a four (4) year electrical apprenticeship.
• Electrical Technician, Journeyman Plumbing or Pipefitting certification preferred.
• Possession of a valid electrical license or PLC/computer programming certification preferred.