Instrumentation and Controls Electrical Technician

About Global Water Resources, Inc.:

Global Water Resources, Inc. is a leading water resource management company that owns and operates 39 systems which provide water, wastewater, and recycled water services. The company’s service areas are located primarily in growth corridors around metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson. Global Water recycles over 1 billion gallons of water annually.

The company has been recognized for its highly effective implementation of Total Water Management (TWM). TWM is an integrated approach to managing the entire water cycle that involves owning and operating water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities within the same geographic area in order to maximize the beneficial use of recycled water. TWM also implements smart water management programs, including advanced and remote metering infrastructure. It enables smart water management programs such as 2 remote metering infrastructure and other advanced technologies, rate designs, and incentives that result in real conservation. TWM helps protect water supplies in water-scarce areas experiencing population growth.

Global Water has received numerous industry awards, including national recognition as a ‘Utility of the Future Today’ for its superior water reuse practices by a national consortium of water and conservation organizations led by the Water Environment Federation (WEF). The company also received Cityworks’ 2022 Excellence in Departmental Practice Award for demonstrating leadership and creativity in applying public asset management strategies to daily operations and long-term planning.

Position Summary:

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot problems with electrical systems and equipment for the delivery of water, wastewater, and recycled water services.

Duties (Not limited to):

• Installs, configures, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, and repairs a large variety of industrial communications, instrumentation, and controls equipment including data radios, pressure/flow/temperature transducers, chemical analyzers, valve actuators, motor starters, and variable frequency drives (VFD).
• Programs and modifies Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) ladder logic code in support of plant operations.
• Modifies HMI control screens using system software to allow for operation and monitoring of physical equipment.
• Configures data acquisition and historical logging.
• Provides technical input and identifies operability issues, equipment preferences, and process performance limitations that may arise throughout the maintenance of current facilities and in the design and construction of new facilities.
• Troubleshoot electrical (up to 480VAC), instrumentation, mechanical and pneumatic failures; decide and execute course of actions.
• Install new electrical equipment (up to 480VAC) per NEC requirements;
• Perform preventive, predictive, and conditional maintenance on various assets including pumps, motors, VFD’s, PLC’s, transducers, meters, probes, breakers, controllers, etc.
• Safely utilize technical tools such as Multi-meters, Thermal Imagery, and Signal Simulators.
• Coordinate 3rd party contractors as required to accomplish maintenance activities.
• Utilize CMMS software to track, trend, and complete work orders.
• Respond to on/off-duty emergencies and participate in on-call rotation.
• Develop and document maintenance schedules.
• Analyze work history, asset condition and costs.
• Plan maintenance or replacement activities.
• Manage physical inventory and supplier stock.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to other personnel as needed.
• Work in other areas as needed.

Necessary skills:

• Experience with highly instrumented and automated SCADA systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics: electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electro – mechanical systems using schematic diagrams.
• Strength in mechanical and hydraulic systems and concepts.
• Solid understanding of PLC functionality and layout.
• PLC, P&ID and ladder logic experience is highly desirable.
• Must be able to safely work on electrical systems up to 480VAC.
• Decisiveness for course of action.
• Outstanding logistical, organizational, coordination and planning skills.
• Ability to maintain in a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure environment.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. and work at ambient temperatures year-round.
• Strength in both following and leading; Team and individual work.

Qualifications:

• Formal training and at least three years’ experience in an Instrumentation and Controls related field.
• Clear evidence and demonstration of experience and knowledge of listed skills.
• Must possess a valid AZ drivers license and clean driving record.

The ideal candidate is flexible, with a desire to cross train into other areas and seek and accept additional responsibilities. We welcome candidates who have worked in dynamic fields involving high speed production, large-scale processing facilities, or predominant use of advanced technology systems (e.g. oil & gas industry; military engineering/operations; power generation and transmission; etc.).

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences.

Social Skills: Must act in a respectful, knowledgeable, and professional manner. Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of complex information; adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions; trying to reconcile differences; actively looking for ways to help people and Global Water be successful. Will interact with employees at all levels and represent Global Water externally.

Physical Demands: Must be able to perform the following on a regular basis: Sitting for extended periods; prolonged periods of time with repetitive motions of hands and fingers; close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus; climb stairs and ladders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Core Values: Applicant must understand, identify with, and adhere to the Global Water Core Values:

· Believe in the Mission and each other

· Be Disciplined in Thought and Action

· Take Ownership

· Maintain a Positive Mindset

General: Must have satisfactory outcome of drug testing, criminal record checks, motor vehicle record, and employment records prior to starting employment.

Licenses: Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Global Water Resources, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to take a drug test, in accordance with local law/regulation?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

Experience:

• Instrumentation and Controls: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Arizona Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person