Tier 1 Controls Technician (Instrument Technician)

City of Grand Rapids•Water Resource Recovery Facility 1300 Market Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to perform technical work installing, testing, repairing, commissioning and calibrating instruments, controls, gauges and other equipment used at the City's Water and Wastewater facilities. Performs work under the general supervision of the Information Systems Coordinator/Instrument Technician Supervisor. Guides and trains employees with less experience.

Requirements

Two (2) years of relevant college-level course work or an associate’s degree in Electronics Technology or a related field
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in instrument calibration, controls, troubleshooting, and/or maintenance
Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
Knowledge of: Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment
Knowledge of: Instrumentation controls devices, such as circuits, switches, breakers, wiring, and the like, and of safety precautions and hazards related to electricity
Knowledge of: Methods, practices, techniques, and equipment related to the calibration of instruments, controls, gauges water and gas flowmeters, level sensors, online analyzers & probes.
Knowledge of: Functional understanding of wired, radio, and fiber optic telecommunications/networking
Knowledge of: Water treatment and wastewater plant operations and procedures
Knowledge of: Geographic Information System Cartography
Knowledge of: Programmable Logic Controllers function is also required
Complete understanding of confined space entry and supervision
Understanding of wired, radio, and fiber optic telecommunications/networking
Understanding of Safety standards
Understanding of Vendor management
Skill in: Taking initiative to start jobs and manage through to completion
Skill in: Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Skill in: Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Skill in: Prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
Skill in: Computer and telecommunication hardware
Skill in: Troubleshooting
Skill in: Repair methods
Skill in: Research
Skill in: AutoCAD and other image manipulation software
Skill in: Effective written and oral communication
Ability to: Manage time appropriately to meet schedules and deadlines of work.
Ability to: Coordinate materials requisitions from Vendors, and oversee contractor installs on site
Ability to: Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Ability to: Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Ability to: Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Ability to: Read and understand blueprints, equipment manuals and engineering drawings
Ability to: Retrieve installation/Operations and Maintenance manuals
Ability to: Record drawings from internal (City) and external (equipment manufacturer) sources
Ability to: Maintain records related to inventory and duty performance

Nice To Haves

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
CISCO certifications for work on switches and other hardware
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships

Responsibilities

Ensures equipment is in proper working order by maintaining and calibrating all controls of a variety of controls instrumentation
Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains programmable logic controllers, human/machine interfaces and associated network infrastructure using proprietary development software as well as other commercial and open-source applications needed to operate Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) controls
Provides training and assistance for end-users on application software.
Assists in writing specifications of material put out to bid
Troubleshoots and repairs ethernet wiring, circuits, and devices; makes other controls instrument repairs both in the field and on the bench
Reads and interprets blueprints and drawings of SCADA controls diagrams and schematics; review and updates as necessary
Performs various duties related to plant operation including identifying necessary network firewall settings to meet Information Technology and user requirements and preparing written documents and reports for management
Maintains records of provided services and inventory of instrumentation controls parts used for repairs
Performs basic radiotelephone/radio telemetry site survey to install or troubleshoot new or nonfunctioning remote Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition sites
Installs, maintains, and repairs network infrastructure, including cables, terminals, programmable logic controllers, and other peripherals
Performs related work as required

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
Twelve Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parking (if applicable)
Employee Home Ownership Incentive
Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
Employee Discounts and Perks