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Water Systems Technician
Requisition Number: 8400
Location: Moncks Corner
Position Type: Full-Time Regular
Unit Number - Unit Name: 27100 - WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS (MOULTRIE)
Experience Required: See Position Requirements
Education Required: High School Diploma/GED
Recruiting Start Date: Nov 24, 2025
Recruiting End Date: Dec 5, 2025
Job Posting: Internal and External
Position Description
Performs professional technical work involving the installation, calibration, repair, and maintenance of all electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment associated with the water system. Performs troubleshooting/repair of complex water treatment and transmission systems and equipment , as well as preventative maintenance tasks to increase overall reliability. Provides technical recommendations for system improvements and responds to water system emergencies as required.
Essential Job Tasks:
Installs, repairs, overhauls, and calibrates instruments, equipment, telemetry, and components of the system.
Installs, repairs, overhauls, and maintains electrical motors, equipment, wiring, and components of the system.
Troubleshoots and evaluates plant electrical and instrumentation equipment and systems and consults with supervision on repair, maintenance, and improvement needs and strategy.
Manages and performs preventative maintenance for all electrical instrumentation and control equipment. Makes programming updates and modifications to SCADA System, Telemetry System and PLCs.
Reviews and prepares records and reports on system electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment. Develops and reviews SOPs for electrical equipment and instrumentation.
Follows job plans and completes work order documentation including work performed, labor required, materials used, closing codes, etc.
Assists with all other maintenance activities and projects as needed.
Position Requirements
Will consider Water Systems Technician A or B
Water Systems Technician A
High School Diploma/GED 5 years of experience and technical courses or 2 years experience as a Technician B.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Salary : $26 - $33
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