Instrumentation & Electrical Technician I

City of Hendersonville•Hendersonville, NC

About The Position

An employee in this class maintains the City’s SCADA and electrical systems associated with water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, distribution and collections systems, pumping facilities, and related facilities and equipment. Work is performed in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Maintaining records and reports is necessary for full compliance with all regulations and for effective management decision-making and insuring effective productivity of assigned personnel. Work involves considerable contact with water treatment, wastewater treatment and facilities maintenance staff. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and is evaluated by visual inspection of work, periodic meetings, compliance with safety procedures, and overall quantity and quality of work performed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency with some coursework in electrical, electronics and programming; and two (2) years of “hands on” experience in instrumentation and electrical field, prefer experience with water and wastewater utilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
Must have good working knowledge of the North Carolina Electrical Code with a minimum of 2 years’ work having been conducted under the direction of an NC licensed Electrician.
Limited experience with SCADA control system technology and radio telemetry is required.
Possession of a NC Grade C Water Distribution System Operator certification; or NC Grade I Wastewater Collection System Operator certification; or NC Grade I Maintenance Technologist certification; or ability to obtain one or more within 18 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the principles and practices of water and wastewater treatment, distribution and collection transmission lines, pumping stations, metering, and other utility systems appurtenances is preferred.
Knowledge of the local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to electrical construction associated with water and wastewater treatment, water distribution and sewer collection.
Knowledge of computer technology, electrical and mechanical systems as well as plumbing, pneumatics and pressure.
Knowledge of engineering principles and their application to utilities construction and maintenance.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic trades as applied to water treatment, wastewater treatment, water distribution and sewer collection equipment maintenance and repair.
Ability to analyze information and make effective decisions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, electric/gas/telecommunications service providers, regulatory officials, contractors, other City employees and with the general public.
Ability to prepare, present and interpret records and reports.

Responsibilities

Installs, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs SCADA associated software, equipment, motor controls, generator equipment and field devices to keep the City’s SCADA system functional.
Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs all electrical system components at the water and sewer facilities to maintain services.
Maintains record of parts used and hours worked on job by entering data into the work order management system (Cityworks).
Oversees contract electricians, system integrators, and technicians in the performance of tasks required to install, repair and maintain the SCADA system, pumping facilities and other related instrumentation and electrical equipment throughout the city’s utility systems.
Maintains and calibrates electronic instruments, radios and control devices associated with the City’s SCADA system; and re-calibrates the same on a periodic basis.
Research new and existing equipment and software for the purpose of ordering new and replacement software, parts and equipment; and receives and provides training on SCADA equipment, as required.
Coordinates with various electric, gas and telecommunications companies to install, maintain and restore services associated with city water and sewer facilities.
Maintains and repairs motor control centers and electrical panels.
Prepares and interprets electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic drawings and diagrams; and reviews electrical schematics to troubleshoot system malfunctions.
Prepares and interprets specifications for additional and for the replacement of existing equipment.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.