What are the responsibilities and job description for the I&C Technician position at Union County, NC?
General Statement
The Instrumentation and Control Technician, under general supervision, programs and maintains water and wastewater utility instrumentation, process controls and metering systems. Maintains knowledge and understanding of utility systems including water and wastewater treatment plant systems and interactions of processes. This individual will provide experience and direction for water/sewer electrical maintenance and may serve as a technical resource for staff in addressing issues and complex water/sewer problems and design. Inspects, troubleshoots, tests, installs, repairs or replaces equipment and devices.
Essential Functions
Understands design, operation, and maintenance of wastewater lift stations, water booster pumps stations, and wastewater treatment plants, including electrical systems, control systems, etc.
Constructs, modifies and inspects/maintains electronic industrial control systems.
Maintains standardized work methods, practices, guidelines, and schedules for the proper installation, maintenance, programming, modification and repair of PLC/RTU equipment, relay logic circuits, network systems, and associated electronic equipment.
Consults diagrams and technical documentation such as schematics, manuals, standards, and codes.
Calibrates, tests, and repairs electronic metering devices.
Installs, tests and repairs water and wastewater plant processes and pumping control systems.
Installs, calibrates and repairs supervisory, control and data acquisition systems equipment (SCADA).
Installs and programs PLC process controllers.
Must be skilled in the use of test equipment, computers, software in order to troubleshoot and program microprocessor-based water and wastewater control systems and infrastructure. Inspects and tests the operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults.
Performs routine and preventative maintenance and repairs on booster pumps and equipment, lift stations and equipment, and treatment plant system components.
Maintains SCADA and process control equipment inventory and documentation.
Assists and/or supports activities including planning, recordkeeping, design, implementation, training, etc. of instrumentation and control components.
May enter and work in permit-required confined spaces.
Identify equipment needs for each assigned project; requisition maintenance supplies, materials, and equipment.
Performs scheduled and planned installation and maintenance activities.
Responds to industrial control system trouble calls 24/7.
Provides technical and professional support, guidance, training, and assistance to other utility staff members on the operation and maintenance of process control equipment.
Acts as a liaison on special projects including assisting operations and engineering staff with the configuration, installation, and interoperation of system equipment.
Performs work in emergency situations as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education And Experience:
High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED), and two (2) years of experience in commercial/industrial instrumentation and controls wiring/troubleshooting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses Or Certifications:
Must have a valid Driver's License and maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
Special Requirements:
Employment pre-placement Drug and/or Alcohol test required for this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED), and two (2) years of experience in water and/or wastewater maintenance; or 3 or more years of equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
Licenses Or Certifications:
Possession of the NC AWWA Maintenance Technologist I certification.
Must have a valid Driver's License and maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
Special Requirements:
Confined space entry training.
Employment pre-placement Drug and/or Alcohol test required for this position.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including trucks, backhoes, cases, loaders, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching and/or stretching arms, legs or other parts of body to grasp, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical requirements are for Heavy Work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
INSURANCE PROGRAMS
HEALTH INSURANCE
All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period. Preventative Care Coverage Prescription Coverage
Health & Wellness Center available exclusively to Union County employees, spouses and dependents covered under the health plan.
DENTAL INSURANCE
All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period.
LIFE INSURANCE
Basic Term life Insurance in the amount of one times the annual salary is provided for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Additional coverage for Life Insurance (Accident, Cancer, Long Term and Short Term) is available for purchase through payroll deduction for the employee and eligible dependents.
FINANCIAL PROGRAMS
RETIREMENT
Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have five (5) years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS.
NC401(k)
The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a five percent (5%) contribution based on biweekly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction.
457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to all employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
Options are available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Debit Card program gives you instant access to your account funds.
Health Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses.
Dependent Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses.
DIRECT DEPOSIT
Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.
TRUIST
No Overdraft Fees
$100 Negative Balance Buffer
Online and Mobile Banking with Bill Pay
LEAVE PROGRAMS
VACATION LEAVE
Vacation leave is accrued based on creditable years of service in the Local Government Employees Retirement System.
SICK LEAVE
For full-time County employees, sick leave accrues at eight (8.0) hours per month. Benefitted part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time rate. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.
SICK LEAVE TRANSFER FROM OTHER AGENCIES
Unused sick leave earned from another North Carolina Governmental Agency and/or entity, will be accepted and transferred to the County as follows: twelve (12) sick leave days will be transferred and added to the employees active sick leave balance after completion of six (6) months of employment. The remaining balance of sick leave documented for transfer at the time of employment will be recorded in the employees permanent personnel file. On the fifth anniversary of employment with the County, the remaining balance of transferred sick leave will be added to the employees active sick leave balance.
HOLIDAYS
There are 13 County recognized holidays (includes 3 days for Christmas) per year with 1 floating holiday available.
MILITARY LEAVE
Annual Training - 10 paid workdays granted.
Active Duty - 20 paid workdays granted.
CIVIL LEAVE
Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
Parental Leave provides the employee paid leave for the first eight weeks of approved FML for the birth of a son or daughter, or placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Educational Leave is available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees when participating in a job-related, short course, such as an update, not to exceed ten (10) consecutive working days.
VOLUNTEER TIME OFF
Volunteer Time Off will provide employees with 16 hours of paid time per calendar year to volunteer at approved Union County community partner agencies.
OTHER PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.
AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER
We believe that staying healthy is more than just exercising regularly and eating well. Individual and family discount membership and monthly dues are available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees through payroll deduction.
NATIONAL COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM
The National College Savings Program is open to all employees. The Program is designed to provide certain tax advantages, encourage and facilitate saving to pay the costs of attending eligible institutions.
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Do you have a valid driver's license and clean driving record?
Do you possess a Level I or higher NC AWWA Maintenance Technologist certification?
Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in commercial/industrial instrumentation and controls wiring/troubleshooting? If so please describe.
The Instrumentation and Control Technician, under general supervision, programs and maintains water and wastewater utility instrumentation, process controls and metering systems. Maintains knowledge and understanding of utility systems including water and wastewater treatment plant systems and interactions of processes. This individual will provide experience and direction for water/sewer electrical maintenance and may serve as a technical resource for staff in addressing issues and complex water/sewer problems and design. Inspects, troubleshoots, tests, installs, repairs or replaces equipment and devices.
Essential Functions
Understands design, operation, and maintenance of wastewater lift stations, water booster pumps stations, and wastewater treatment plants, including electrical systems, control systems, etc.
Constructs, modifies and inspects/maintains electronic industrial control systems.
Maintains standardized work methods, practices, guidelines, and schedules for the proper installation, maintenance, programming, modification and repair of PLC/RTU equipment, relay logic circuits, network systems, and associated electronic equipment.
Consults diagrams and technical documentation such as schematics, manuals, standards, and codes.
Calibrates, tests, and repairs electronic metering devices.
Installs, tests and repairs water and wastewater plant processes and pumping control systems.
Installs, calibrates and repairs supervisory, control and data acquisition systems equipment (SCADA).
Installs and programs PLC process controllers.
Must be skilled in the use of test equipment, computers, software in order to troubleshoot and program microprocessor-based water and wastewater control systems and infrastructure. Inspects and tests the operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults.
Performs routine and preventative maintenance and repairs on booster pumps and equipment, lift stations and equipment, and treatment plant system components.
Maintains SCADA and process control equipment inventory and documentation.
Assists and/or supports activities including planning, recordkeeping, design, implementation, training, etc. of instrumentation and control components.
May enter and work in permit-required confined spaces.
Identify equipment needs for each assigned project; requisition maintenance supplies, materials, and equipment.
Performs scheduled and planned installation and maintenance activities.
Responds to industrial control system trouble calls 24/7.
Provides technical and professional support, guidance, training, and assistance to other utility staff members on the operation and maintenance of process control equipment.
Acts as a liaison on special projects including assisting operations and engineering staff with the configuration, installation, and interoperation of system equipment.
Performs work in emergency situations as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education And Experience:
High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED), and two (2) years of experience in commercial/industrial instrumentation and controls wiring/troubleshooting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses Or Certifications:
Must have a valid Driver's License and maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
Special Requirements:
Employment pre-placement Drug and/or Alcohol test required for this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED), and two (2) years of experience in water and/or wastewater maintenance; or 3 or more years of equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
Licenses Or Certifications:
Possession of the NC AWWA Maintenance Technologist I certification.
Must have a valid Driver's License and maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
Special Requirements:
Confined space entry training.
Employment pre-placement Drug and/or Alcohol test required for this position.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including trucks, backhoes, cases, loaders, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching and/or stretching arms, legs or other parts of body to grasp, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical requirements are for Heavy Work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
INSURANCE PROGRAMS
HEALTH INSURANCE
All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period. Preventative Care Coverage Prescription Coverage
Health & Wellness Center available exclusively to Union County employees, spouses and dependents covered under the health plan.
DENTAL INSURANCE
All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period.
LIFE INSURANCE
Basic Term life Insurance in the amount of one times the annual salary is provided for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Additional coverage for Life Insurance (Accident, Cancer, Long Term and Short Term) is available for purchase through payroll deduction for the employee and eligible dependents.
FINANCIAL PROGRAMS
RETIREMENT
Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have five (5) years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS.
NC401(k)
The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a five percent (5%) contribution based on biweekly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction.
457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to all employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
Options are available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Debit Card program gives you instant access to your account funds.
Health Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses.
Dependent Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses.
DIRECT DEPOSIT
Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.
TRUIST
No Overdraft Fees
$100 Negative Balance Buffer
Online and Mobile Banking with Bill Pay
LEAVE PROGRAMS
VACATION LEAVE
Vacation leave is accrued based on creditable years of service in the Local Government Employees Retirement System.
SICK LEAVE
For full-time County employees, sick leave accrues at eight (8.0) hours per month. Benefitted part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time rate. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.
SICK LEAVE TRANSFER FROM OTHER AGENCIES
Unused sick leave earned from another North Carolina Governmental Agency and/or entity, will be accepted and transferred to the County as follows: twelve (12) sick leave days will be transferred and added to the employees active sick leave balance after completion of six (6) months of employment. The remaining balance of sick leave documented for transfer at the time of employment will be recorded in the employees permanent personnel file. On the fifth anniversary of employment with the County, the remaining balance of transferred sick leave will be added to the employees active sick leave balance.
HOLIDAYS
There are 13 County recognized holidays (includes 3 days for Christmas) per year with 1 floating holiday available.
MILITARY LEAVE
Annual Training - 10 paid workdays granted.
Active Duty - 20 paid workdays granted.
CIVIL LEAVE
Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
Parental Leave provides the employee paid leave for the first eight weeks of approved FML for the birth of a son or daughter, or placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Educational Leave is available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees when participating in a job-related, short course, such as an update, not to exceed ten (10) consecutive working days.
VOLUNTEER TIME OFF
Volunteer Time Off will provide employees with 16 hours of paid time per calendar year to volunteer at approved Union County community partner agencies.
OTHER PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.
AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER
We believe that staying healthy is more than just exercising regularly and eating well. Individual and family discount membership and monthly dues are available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees through payroll deduction.
NATIONAL COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM
The National College Savings Program is open to all employees. The Program is designed to provide certain tax advantages, encourage and facilitate saving to pay the costs of attending eligible institutions.
01
Do you have a valid driver's license and clean driving record?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a Level I or higher NC AWWA Maintenance Technologist certification?
- Yes
- No
Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in commercial/industrial instrumentation and controls wiring/troubleshooting? If so please describe.
- Required Question
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