Control Systems Engineering Technician, B

We have an opening in our Control Services department for an Control Systems Engineering Technician, B. We are passionate about the environment while delivering life sustaining, high quality water service to families and communities. We embrace progress, provide training & development to inspire success in every aspect of our business and culture. In addition, we provide a competitive benefits package and 401(K).

Job Description

The Control Systems Engineering Technician is responsible for performing a variety of tasks that include control systems support for the 250 facilities throughout the Company . Provides routine and emergency service company-wide duties related to automated control systems, SCADA, instrumentation, pump control, control systems failures, various telemetry communication systems to include licensed and unlicensed radio systems, cell unit technology, networking, PLC programming, development and editing SCADA applications, various electrical systems related to WTP, pump control, VFD’s, monitoring and alarming devices. Provides demand support for control systems failures throughout the company’s four regions, includes various PLC’s, pump controllers, instrumentation, SCADA, various communications systems, electrical hardware including electrical power distribution, various levels of SCADA security, alarming and monitoring devices following NEC, OHSA and NFPA-70E safety guidelines.

• Participates in the design, redesign, fabrication, or retrofit of existing facilities upgrades or modifications . Provides support for the start-up of new or seasonal facilities.
• Performs annual production testing company-wide, which includes calibration , services, and tests of various metering devices.
• Prepares documentation to include updating of various technical, PLC programs, SCADA applications, schematics, manuals, and operational guides/progress reports . Performs non-rate revenue duties, including demand and routine support to contract operations. Performs other duties or special projects as required or assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualification

• Associate’s Degree in Electronics or related field.
• Three to five years’ experience in a Control Systems related field.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Basic knowledge of electronics, electrical theory and electrical systems, including safety knowledge.
• Successfully responds to all emergency situations independently, and assist other Control System Engineering Technicians with decisions regarding less routine on call situations.
• Performs routine on call duties.
• Knowledge of mechanical aptitude including safety topics.
• Ability to use various equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, computers, etc.
• Have the ability to troubleshoot, build, modifying, install, maintain, repair, calibrate, inspect and test a variety of electrical control systems, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, analytical and telemetric systems.
• Ability to work independently, safely and exercise judgment using various technical manuals, policies and industry standards .
  
  

Primary Work Location

93 West Main Street

Clinton, Connecticut, 06413

United States

Work Environment and Physical Demands Code

B - Blend