Collection System Technician

Veolia•Wyandotte, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, installs, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, and overhauls equipment; controls, communication systems and computer and microprocessor systems associated with the Sewerage Conveyance/Collection System.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED is required.
Must have experience in the field involving maintaining, calibrating, repairing monitoring and control equipment.
Must have experience with sewage pipe cleaning and inspection.
Knowledge and skills in the principles, practices, of utilities locating.
Knowledge and skills in Collection system conveyance
Knowledge of basic computer skills.
Ability and skills in using ARC GIS systems.
Ability and skill in reading schematics or process and instrumentation drawings.
Ability and skills in diagnosing and repairing equipment problems.
Ability and skills in performing Collection system repairs and maintenance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships.
Ability to wear proper personal protective equipment.
Ability to prepare accurate oral and written reports.
Communicates effectively via written and oral methods with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and others when necessary.
Valid Michigan Driver’s License is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience doing Utility Locates is a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs collection system repairs and maintenance.
Provides maintenance and calibration of collection system instrumentation.
Works in the field during wet weather events.
Oversees and performs pipe inspection and cleaning.
Oversees and performs collection system repairs.
Performs Utilities Locates in collection system.
Installs, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, repairs and overhauls the indicating, recording, telemetering and controlling instrumentation (electronic, mechanical, pneumatic) used to measure and control variables - i.e., pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force and chemical composition - associated with and including computer and microprocessor control systems and associated peripheral equipment.
Implements and maintains a preventative maintenance schedule.
Maintains inventory of spare parts and inventory records.
Updates Operating and Maintenance documents, i.e., hard copy and software as necessary.
Maintains maintenance and repair records on equipment and systems.
Works on energized equipment pertaining to instrumentation.
Troubleshoots and repairs equipment as needed.
Reads process, instrument, and ladder diagrams, and electronic and pneumatic schematics.
Works independently or with outside engineers and vendors to install, startup, test new control systems, modify existing systems, and act as resource for Control System Designs as required.
Assists in “on-the-job” training of other personnel.
Maintain rain gauges, level meters and flow meters.
Maintains and troubleshoots electronic and specialized equipment, such as gas monitors.
Analyzes, troubleshoots, and maintains data communication systems.
Interfaces with utilities as necessary, such as the phone company.
Utilizes ARC GIS to locate utilities.
Utilizes Infonet to carry out assigned work orders.
Oversees collection system work by contractors.
Performs other duties as assigned.